That's so alien to me - when I read at a coffee shop or a bar I'm there to interact and have the book as something to do in the interim.
Reading and drinking at home is free, and quiet.
Reading and drinking at home is free, and quiet.
That is not a possibility that ever even crossed my mind. If I see someone reading a book, I just assume that they don't want social interaction. I didn't even realize that I was making an assumption until I read these comments.