Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind
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how do you feel about customers asking for your name? (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by canidieyet_
I have a name tag and I wear it everyday, unless I forget it on my desk after doing laundry/grab the wrong apron when I leave for work, right now it’s a bit messy. The chalk marker I used is rubbed off so my name looks like a messy blob of orange and white chicken scratch lol
We have a regular come in and he’s super cool. Usually orders an iced doppio in a grande cup, extra ice with like, one drop of cream. He was asking me about the COVID vaccine and stuff, and since we weren’t busy at all I didn’t mind talking with him since I had no stickers lol
Before he left he asked me for my name, and I don’t know how it felt tbh. Like, I’m hoping he had a good experience and that’s why he asked. Most of our regulars know us all by name already (he’s a semi-regular I guess, we see him once a week or every two weeks but he orders the same things every time we always know it’s him) so it kind of threw me off guard when he asked I guess haha
We have a regular come in and he’s super cool. Usually orders an iced doppio in a grande cup, extra ice with like, one drop of cream. He was asking me about the COVID vaccine and stuff, and since we weren’t busy at all I didn’t mind talking with him since I had no stickers lol
Before he left he asked me for my name, and I don’t know how it felt tbh. Like, I’m hoping he had a good experience and that’s why he asked. Most of our regulars know us all by name already (he’s a semi-regular I guess, we see him once a week or every two weeks but he orders the same things every time we always know it’s him) so it kind of threw me off guard when he asked I guess haha
medicinexx 8 points 2y ago
personally i don’t mind, and when customers are mad at me, i personally tell them my name with a big smile! of course you can have my name, it’s ___! :) good luck getting me in trouble for *spins wheel* enforcing the mask policy?
not-your-avg-duck 6 points 2y ago
I typically don’t mind if they ask my name, unless they’re really creepy about it. I tell people my name at DTO like, “hi, welcome to Starbucks, this is _____, what can i get started for you today?” but it’s also a nickname, so maybe that’s why I feel more comfortable.
RekoJeeves 3 points 2y ago
Sometimes as a customer, I’ve asked just because I mobile order so the baristas all know my name and I feel like an asshole being like “oh yeah, hi guy with the crew cut and glasses” or something after someone uses *my* first name. It just feels rude not reciprocating, or outright uncomfortable.
I guess it also depends on what kind of interaction. If the person was friendly it’s not likely to be a complaint. Someone angrily asking for your name has the speed dial for your Starbucks and is out for blood lol
I guess it also depends on what kind of interaction. If the person was friendly it’s not likely to be a complaint. Someone angrily asking for your name has the speed dial for your Starbucks and is out for blood lol
iwantmysharpieback 3 points 2y ago
I have zero problem with people getting my name. Especially when they're mad at me. Bring it on Patricia you think my boss will believe you over me? Guess you bug mad now!! I kinda feel it as validation.
Now, if they ask for my LAST name, hell no. They absolutely don't get that. That's a safety issue. The only person who's last name should be accessable to customers is your store manager on the store business card.
Now, if they ask for my LAST name, hell no. They absolutely don't get that. That's a safety issue. The only person who's last name should be accessable to customers is your store manager on the store business card.
BeardiesRule112 2 points 2y ago
I’m creeped out by it and o take my name tag off when my manager isn’t looking.
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