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To get your next job — leave your iced coffee behind

NPR | By Erika Ryan,
Justine Kenin
Published September 25, 2026 at 3:22 PM EDT

One recruiter posted a TikTok advising potential job candidates to stop bringing iced coffees to interviews, and it sparked a massive internet debate.

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Erika Ryan
Erika Ryan is a producer for All Things Considered.
Justine Kenin
Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered.