A Collection of Whisper and Instagram Confessions
Although I love working for Starbucks sometimes it can be a little overwhelming and customers can be just plain awful. Here is some insight on what your local barista deals with on a daily basis.
“I’ve been on bar [making drinks] for six hours straight without a break… it’s fine… I’m fine…” – Whisper
“So I always give the customers their straws first and they switch me with their payment. I give this lady her straw [and] she gives me her card. It gets declined three times. I tell her I’m really sorry and she yells at me, throws the straw and drives away. OKAY” -Instagram: @BaristaTimes
“Due to rising temperatures, we will NOT be accepting boob or sock money” -Instagram: @BaristaTimes
“Two phrases that will make your barista think about killing you: ‘this isn’t what I ordered’ [and] ‘I actually wanted it hot/iced’ ” -Whisper
Image: Race Chambers
“Dear Customer, please specify if your drink is hot or iced. I’m tired of remaking your drink [because] you were not paying attention to what you were ordering in the first place” -Instagram: @BaristaTimes
“I had a lady tonight arguing with me about espresso. She wanted decaf coffee, I said I can do a decaf americano. I only had regular [coffee] made. She told me there isn’t decaf espresso…” -Whisper
“Dear Customer, please un-crumple your money when you hand it to the cashier” -Instagram: @BaristaTimes
“I was opening for another store and a lady came in, stole a drink and a newspaper, walked out screaming, and threw a patio chair at the door. All before 6am” -Instagram: @BaristaTimes
“One time, a customer ordered 18 extra scoops of vanilla bean [powder] in his frappuccino.” -Instagram: @BaristaTimes
In conclusion, be nice to your barista. It’s a hard and under appreciated job.
Barista Tip: Order a grande chai tea latte with no water, 2 pumps chai, 1 pump white mocha, 1 pump pumpkin spice, with cinnamon dolce topping. Thanksgiving dessert in a cup… you’re welcome.