I don’t think there’s technically a written policy but it’s not a good idea to do that while you’re working. If you’re reading the vibe wrong, it could make him uncomfortable and lead to him switching stores or formally complaining; the latter could cost you your job.

I had a situation like this and I just kept giving sneakily affirming compliments until she asked me out instead so I didn’t have to risk any issues at work. like just notice the small things or compliment specifically that makes it clear that something about them stands out

No, and I've seen it happen both wrt to who does the asking and how it turned out.

It can be anything from a one-time "no" and life goes on, to moving in/marrying, to really awkward after one date or one-hundred.

Really, the only real difference from a "real life" inquiry is that the other half of the relationship doesn't change (the customer/barista part) and you have to be able to navigate that element if things don't end up working out. Whether it's light and you move on, or dark and you and/or they change stores, or something in between is the only question if it doesn't work out. Beyond that, have at it. (And if it does work out, you're all set).

Technically no, but that’s not really appropriate and could make him uncomfortable.

if i was in ur position i would just talk to them. if you are having a convo and need to go work, i would offer them your number in a friendly way and say something like “sorry i need to go do so and so but here’s my number :) if you want to continue talking! no pressure though.” Or you could ask to follow them on instagram or something idk. I would do something where it’s vague enough that they don’t feel like they need to accept or reject a romantic advance. idk at my store a lot of baristas have the customers numbers if they are friends. and i’ve had customers give me their number for like job inquiries and stuff before. if ur going to flirt tho i would do it outside of the store

Not sbux, but at a previous job a customer(technically doordash, but i consider them customers as they sometimes order while waiting) actually gave his number to my manager to give to me (i was busy at the time). I found it sweet because my manager said he called me cute to him.
We hit two years on the 12th of this month

Also had an sbux customer I connected with very well on a platonic level that ended up giving one of my SSVs her number because she thought I was chill and wanted to be friends.

I honestly don't think it's weird, we're all human, there's no real difference between customer and employee.


I say go for it, but proceed with caution. Start to bond with the customer first a little bit and try to see if he's interested on a friend level first, get to know him etc, maybe comp a drink for him, and maybe let him take initiative so you don't get any problems with your job

👀 I need the answer to this as well

I made a lot of life long customer friendships while at Starbucks and still hang out with them. Maybe see if he wants to hang out as friends or whatnot, find something you are both into and want to explore that, it might turn into something more. I wish you luck. Even if it doesn't turn into a romantic thing you've made a friend that way.

1. Do it off the clock, its not work appropriate 2. If you happen to be on the clock when you feel the moment’s right, don’t make it romantic. “If it’s okay, I’d like to talk to you outside of starbucks. Heres my number” etc

No technical policy against it but I've had a coworker who went on one date with a guy, decided he wasn't for her, ND he kept pursuing her at work. It can get scary if they know where you work. Just a word of caution.

I feel like it’s just an unwritten rule idk I’d say read the handbook but I highly advise against it or ask while your not working to be safer

I’d just write nice messages on their cup/food items until they get the point and ask you.

Hello! In my experience, if they ask you out then its fine and you can give them your number and stuff if they ask, but if you give out your number or make the first move, its a no go. I wish you luck! Sounds super cute

I hope there’s not. I’ve been married to one for 9 years now 😂

U want the sauce? Get the instagram/ number ☠️ just be friendly and don’t care ab the outcome

Ehhhh that’s weird to me.

I did it, I mean technically my manager did. I was scared so my shift at the time wrote my number for me on a cup and handed it out.

I married a former customer—I felt like we clicked, his work email was easy to find online, so I sent him an email saying I enjoyed chatting with him and asked him out. It was a bit easier bc he was a regular at a different store so I figured it’d be easy to avoid me if he wanted! It worked well for us, but at the time it felt very bold.

I never did anything while working besides an extended conversation. But there was once instance where it was near the end of my shift so we chatted after in the lobby. I think something like that's reasonable. We ended up exchanging socials.

I’ve picked up 3 customers so far, as long as they don’t complain about it then I’m sure it’s not a problem…

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Just ask pls. Its how i went on many dates and met my wife

Just shoot your shot.

Ask what they do outside of work and if it involves a place “oh cool, maybe i’ll see you there” and ask for their IG because you “like their aesthetic” and you can DM them on IG.

Low effort, can be interpreted as either platonic or 🥴

A lot of these answers over complicate something as innocuous as this.

Customers hit on me all the time and I sandbag the shit out of them so they know i’m not interested. If ya’ll persistently flirt with each other, there is a rapport here that can be explored outside of work — at the very least.

Maybe wait for them to make the move first and go from there :)

Write your snap on a cup or their food item. The worst that could happen is that they say no or that they don’t feel the same. But r know if you don’t try. I’ve written my phone number on cups before.