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Today started off a bit awkward. It was a rainy morning and a bit chillier than usual, so I felt like having a nice cup of coffee. I decided to go to one of my favorite cafés, known for its great coffee.

Once I got there, I felt a little embarrassed. I ordered a flat white, but instead, I received a long black. Unsure of what to do, I told the staff that this wasn’t what I had requested and clarified that I wanted a flat white. She said she heard it as a long black.

You know what? I’ve never had a long black before! When I tried it, I realized I didn’t like it at all. Here, I was certain about what I had ordered, but I started to doubt myself and wondered, "Am I wrong? Did I actually order a long black?" But deep down, I knew that flat whites and long blacks are totally different drinks.

To make things worse, the staff looked annoyed, which made me feel even more embarrassed. The café was really crowded, and I figured that might have caused the mix-up. With so many people around, I couldn’t help but feel flustered.

The staff seemed a bit inexperienced, which made me feel a little sorry for her, so I ended up apologizing, even though she didn’t say sorry to me. That was a bit frustrating. On the other hand, the new flat white was really delicious, just as I had hoped. Ironically, it was the barista who ended up saying sorry for the mix-up and the wait!

I tend to struggle with saying no or expressing dislike, but I want to become someone who can confidently say, "This isn’t what I wanted."