“So I’ve been to Starbucks hundreds of times and expected this visit to be like the others. But this time it came with entertainment! The employee asked for my order then said “uh I’m sorry, I thought I was ready but my brain wasn’t listening. Can you repeat that?” Yes, buddy, I’ve been there!
Then as I sat at the window he practically skipped over, milk pitcher in hand, to proudly show me his perfectly steamed milk as his coworkers giggled and didn’t know if they should apologize or not. I said, “you know what? I, too, was once a barista. I understand the joy a good steamed milk brings!”
And would you know, that was the best PSL I had had all season?!? (Yes, it was the second day out this season. Yes it was my third. Sue me.)
So BRAVO to the new guy at Starbucks! You’re well on your way to making many a traveler happy and well caffeinated!“
“Stopped in to work and sip coffee. My personal water bottle slipped and shattered on the floor. The baristas were EXTRAORDINARILY kind with helping clean it up and after I sat down, one of them brought me a glass of water to go with my coffee in a glass house cup. So kind! (She mayhave had a British accent). Give this store a raise!“