I agree with Becker. Also, people like to go to cafes that please their
customers. If a cafe is crowded, usually it means it is providing good food
and service. The free rider makes the cafe look like it is providing good
food and service.
>From: fabio guillermo rojas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Cafe Free riders
>Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2000 20:17:58 -0500 (CDT)
>
>
>Why do cafe's allow people to take up space and not buy anything?
>
>Becker's answer: the free rider makes the cafe look like the place
>is crowded. People like to flock to crowded places to consume
>the atmosphere. Some free riders are good for business.
>
>Cynics answer: cafe's discourage free riders by having small
>uncomfortable furniture (see Starbuck's on E 53rd in chicago).
>
>Any comments?
>
>-fluffy
>
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