Endtimeheadlines iconEndtimeheadlinesSep 23, 2026

Gen Z is now being warned to not bring iced coffee to job interviews

A cup of coffee may be an American daily ritual, but career and etiquette carrying one into a job interview can cost you the job. A viral fight has broken out over whether an iced coffee looks sloppy to hiring managers or is simply part of a packed day.

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A cup of coffee may be an American daily ritual, but career and etiquette carrying one into a job interview can cost you the job.

A viral fight has broken out over whether an iced coffee looks sloppy to hiring managers or is simply part of a packed day.

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A cup of coffee may be an American daily ritual, but career and etiquette carrying one into a job interview can cost you the job. A viral fight has broken out over whether an iced coffee looks sloppy to hiring managers or is simply part of a packed day.

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