Dangerous D.C.

I've officially found the most dangerous place in D.C. 

If you don't move quickly enough, if you're not ready when they are, or if you're unsure, you will get hurt.
I live in a rent controlled apartment and there are always 2 security guards walking around my parking lot at night.  I feel safer there than I do at...

 a Starbucks in Downtown D.C. at 8:48 a.m.

A bunch of people who are not yet awake, running late in getting to what they think are extremely important jobs, who haven't yet had their caffeine, and if they don't start walking in two minutes because YOU are taking too long to order, or someone takes too long to make their Venti Iced Soy Chai Latte, they are going to be late for their SUPER important meeting at their Super important job. 

Not to say anything of the people who are employed there...Be ready for them because they're ready for you.  Don't look scared.  They can pick up on it.  And above all, if you're a repeat customer, have a few cents to throw in the tip jar...(preferably while they're looking).

Arm yourself.  Go at 8:30 am instead.