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human
CMV: Coffee tables are a worthless piece of furniture.

I have never understood the utility of coffee tables, but maybe somebody can change my mind. For one, it seems like nobody ever uses them for drinks. Nowadays, most people that drink coffee or tea put it in a mug and take it with them to work, buy it on the way to work, or make it at work. It also seems extremely inconvenient to lean forward and bend down to keep picking up and setting down a drink, or doing anything for that matter. Side tables are much more space saving and easier to use for everything I could think of doing. Some people just end up using them as footrests, which is gross and far less comfortable than an ottoman. They also seem to always become dedicated as a collect-all for junk, especially if you have kids. If you don't have kids, you are probably getting too old to keep bending over to use a coffee table.
gpt
Coffee tables are lower than most tables - they serve to put something down but keep it out of immediate view, such as when talking to someone sitting opposite of you or when watching something. They are also made to be accessible while siting, so you don't really have to bend over as much while you sit.