How did you like the tasting? I went to one a while back and it made me try making cold brew at home. It's way easier than I thought it would be, and now I'm kinda hooked.

Totally get what you mean about the afternoon focus. Did you notice your decision-making feels sharper too, like after lunch isn't such a slog anymore? That mental clarity thing is a game changer.

Saw a study that said laughter actually breaks tension better than silence, like @elliot836's quick apology does.

Nah, that stuff usually breaks free pretty quick. A good shot of penetrating oil and a solid tap with a wrench gets it moving, like five minutes tops. People just go at it wrong or use cheap tools that slip.