A simple offer to buy a coworker coffee turns into a big misunderstanding! A story showing how easily miscommunication can happen. Maurice texted Casey at work saying he was going for a coffee run and Casey said no thank you both times. Maurice got annoyed the second time and said to Casey "Do you have a problem with me? you never want me to buy you coffee"

A Coffee Conflict

Maurice holding a cup of coffee, smiling, with a break room in the background

Maurice loved starting his day with a cup of coffee. One morning, he decided to be kind and offer to buy coffee for his coworker, Casey. He sent him a text saying 'I'm going to Starbucks, do you want anything before I get there?' Casey replied, 'I'm okay, thank you though! Next time!' Maurice replied, 'No problem, I like dogs better." And Casey replied, "I do too."

The Coffee Offer

Casey looking at his phone with a puzzled expression, break room visible in the background

The next day, Maurice thought he’d try again. He texted Casey once more, 'I'm going to Wawa to grab coffee, you want anything?' Casey replied in a similar way, 'No thanks Maurice, I'm good! Thanks though.' Maurice started to feel puzzled, he was sure that Casey would accept his offer after their chat about dogs. He wondered why Casey never wanted coffee from him.

A Second Chance

Maurice with a confused expression, carrying a tray with coffee cups on it

Maurice couldn't stop thinking about it. Did Casey not like him? He decided to ask some other coworkers if they wanted coffee. Everyone else was happy to accept his offer. This made Maurice feel even more confused about Casey.

The Growing Doubt

Casey surprised standing next to Maurice who is concerned

Finally, Maurice decided to talk to Casey directly. 'Do you have a problem with me?' Maurice asked. 'You never want me to buy you coffee.' Casey looked surprised and a bit worried. He didn't know Maurice felt this way.

The Confrontation

Casey smiling and explaining something to Maurice, who looks relieved, in a meeting room

Casey quickly explained, 'No I don't at all! I save all my calories for when I get home.' Maurice felt relieved but also a bit embarrassed. 'I thought you didn't like me,' Maurice admitted. Casey smiled and shook his head.

Casey's Explanation

Maurice smiling and standing next to Casey smiling

'I'm sorry if I made you feel that way,' Casey said. 'I really appreciate your offer, maybe next week.' Maurice felt much better. 'Thank you for explaining,' Maurice said. They both felt happy to clear up the misunderstanding.

Clearing the Air

Maurice happy looking at his phone and drinking a cup of coffee

The next day, Maurice had a new idea. He texted Casey, 'I could use a beer after work, want to hit Burnish? I'm buying the first round.' Casey replied, 'Hell yeah!' Maurice smiled as he drank his coffee. He was glad to find another beverage to enjoy with Casey.

A New Offer

Maurice drinking beer sitting next to Casey who is also drinking a beer

Maurice and Casey enjoyed their beers together. They laughed and talked about their favorite drinks and how they like dogs better. This experience made them closer friends. Maurice learned that sometimes misunderstandings happen, but with a little communication they can be easily fixed.