I wish I could but yk SM’s are suck ups and would get mad if I did that since he’s a “regular” (cause ig spending a bunch of money at SBUX makes you entitled to special treatment)

Me too lol cuz whenever i spill something or fumble when trying to grab a cup or something splashes in my eyes, theyre right there staring at me. Its weird as f. Like can i help u with something????? 👁️👃👁️

Do it, it’s exhilarating

Personally, I have no problem with this. It’s always tricky when guessing others intentions but I only mind staring customers when it feels like they’re being hostile/annoyed/ Judgmental or somehow negative.

My favorite:

Lady storms up to me while I'm making drinks, with a drink in her hand that she's been drinking out of and says "is this coffee? It's not supposed to be coffee!"

I take the cup and read the name. "This is a mobile order for Stephanie. Are you Stephanie?"

Another woman waiting in the cafe says, "Oh that's mine."

For some reason the first lady didn't have too much to say after that.

it makes me feel like we’re fuckin animals behind a cage that they can’t stop staring at so of course ima make u look dumb and in front of everyone lol

I do! I only bump them up if they are in the drive thru and I hate to do it because usually that means they ordered it and immediately got into the drive thru. Why not just order at the box my guy.

yeah i’d have to say this is why. it just makes us uncomfortable

I dont mind when people watch....Sometimes I say sorry for the wait. And they reply ....I just enjoy watching...its neat, or whatever.

During my shifts, I trust my own partners in the store to make my drink because everyone in my store orders their drinks with blonde espresso. Plus Starbucks says we can’t be making our own drinks and our SM enforces that.

At other stores when I have the day off. I ask for the simplest of drinks like a white mocha with blonde shots and they still seem to fuck it up.

I work at an actual bar now, for a renown restaurant group. The staring is Inevitable. Customers are drunk, perhaps even lonely. They may be humble, pretty, or just straight nasty towards you They’re rich and want their drink NOW. customers want to interact with us. We make their drink for them. Being trained at the bar. My mentor a hospitality consultant who travels around the world, specifically told me that now that I’m at the bar. The spotlight is on me, I’m on stage. So be weary what I do or say in front of guests.
Starbucks was the first step towards that. I used to get frustrated for the same exact thing. But you know! I feel like a fool. Life is too short to be mad and frustrated over silly things. to be fair, Starbucks created a culture that is toxic and belittling. I began to think outside the box. because of my mentality and actions. I had most people specifically request me to make their drink. Not only that, I got tipped well, I networked, and made new friends. heck, I’ve even had girls write their #’s solely based on my charisma and overall fun wellbeing. It’s all about you’re mentality. If you feel like you’re some piece at a circus, well then you’re gonna feel used. For me, working at Starbucks was the equivalent of working at a McDonald’s. But you know what I don’t care. I took care of my family during the pandemic. Most importantly. No matter what I did, I was gonna do my best at it. Be the best. I’ve been at my store a year. Got a black apron, and won partner of the quarter 2x. Now, im on my way to becoming a seasoned bartender in one of the most renowned restaurants in my area. My mentor makes quarter of a million a year.

the people who will stand at the counter blocking other people is what makes me nervous because if i put a drink there they’ll grab it or drink from it without it being theirs and the customers whose name i call will not hear or see their name.