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For the millions of Americans employed in the service industry, such as delivery drivers, hair stylists and baristas, working from home during the pandemic has never been an option.

A couple of her studies — in which participants chatted to fellow university students or to a barista — found that interactions with “weak ties” bump up happiness.

They’re pioneering innovations and even receiving requests from male baristas who want to learn from them.

As one of China’s youngest, hottest so-called unicorn startups, Beijing-based Luckin pitched itself as a tech company rather than a glorified barista biz.