Summary

The author's skepticism about a new restaurant, Zero Degrees, turns into delight upon experiencing its ambiance, food, and a particularly charming reindeer decoration that brings smiles and becomes a highlight of the visit.

Abstract

Upon the visit of a friend, the author encounters a promoter for a new restaurant named Zero Degrees while heading to a coffee place. Despite initial doubts about the promoter's enthusiastic claims, the author is convinced to check out the restaurant's decor. Inside, they find a beautifully decorated space with uplifting notes and a reindeer wearing green glasses, which contributes to a joyful atmosphere. The restaurant's attention to detail, including real, well-maintained plants and excellent service, enhances the experience. The author, won over by the ambiance and the reindeer that seemed to encourage smiling, enjoys the food and the best coffee they've had in a while. The visit ends with a reflection on the importance of being open to new experiences, as they can lead to unexpected happiness.

Opinions

The author initially distrusts the promoter's sales pitch, assuming it to be exaggerated.
The decor, particularly the reindeer with green glasses, is seen as a delightful and unique feature of the restaurant.
The ambiance of Zero Degrees, including the decorations and background music, is considered to be excellent and contributes positively to the dining experience.
The restaurant's commitment to maintaining live plants is appreciated as a sign of care and attention to detail.
The reindeer decoration is not only charming but also serves as a symbol of the unexpected joy that new experiences can bring.
The author's opinion of the restaurant significantly improves from skepticism to enjoyment, highlighting the importance of trying new things.
The article concludes with a personal piece of advice to remain open to new possibilities, suggesting that such openness can lead to pleasant surprises and reasons to smile.

Smile With The Reindeer

Six Word Photo Story November Challenge: Collecting Smiles

The reindeer said touch me not

My friend came to visit me. We decided to go out to a coffee place in the neighborhood market that houses many restaurants.

As we went to the market a person standing outside was advertising a new restaurant called Zero Degrees.

He sold the idea to us that if we go to this restaurant we will end up smiling and laughing.

“Mam, you will enjoy zero degrees a lot. It is super.

It has a great ambiance. There are wonderful eats. You will love our coffee bites.”

How was the coffee, we eagerly asked, and he answered that it was out of the world.

I thought he is surely telling a lie and I told my friend to let us not go to this new restaurant but go to our usual tried and tested place.

The man heard me and coaxed me to go and at least see the decor.

The man chaperoned us up to the lift and pressed the button that we would finally go up.

The entrance door was painted and looked beautiful. It tempted us to go in and take a look at what was inside.

Zero degrees was beautiful inside. It was tastefully decorated with little notes on the walls that made us happy and smiling.

We sat at the table near the reindeer that was wearing green glasses. Three notes next to it were written in pink. A closes look and we saw lovely flower pots in which were planted some green plants.

All three flower pots were identical and so were the plants inside it. They were real plants and the restaurant had taken great care to water the plants and keep them fresh.

TOUCH ME NOT

The music was in the background and it was slightly loud so we asked him to bring the volume down to make it more enjoyable and he did it. The food was excellent and the coffee was amazing.

There were so many flavors but the reindeer recommended that the cappuccino was the best.

Undoubtedly, it was the best coffee I had in some time.

We loved the ambiance but the reindeer was the best, We took pictures with the reindeer because it made us smile.

Hope the reindeer gave you a reason to smile and you smiled with the reindeer too.

My advice is that in life you should open yourself to new possibilities. You could be surprised by the result and have a reason to smile too.

Thank you Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, and the editors of the six-word photo story Mary Chang Story Writer Sandi Parsons Ellie Jacobson for the wonderful November Challenge.

Collecting Smiles: November Prompt

November Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Collecting Smiles”

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