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Starbucks Baristas: The daily grind

Full History - 2022 - 12 - 31 - ID#1000w9l
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had to explain how physics/ liquids work to a customer yesterday. (self.starbucksbaristas)
submitted by melkorarose
She got an Irish cream CB and wanted the foam to never touch/mix into the cold brew. Obviously, the barista on bar tried anyway, we got it to foam as much as possible and added extra ice, but of course, because, physics, the foam dripped into the cold brew. She got pissed and demanded to know why that happened. She fully did not understand how liquids work. We can't prevent a liquid dripping and mixing with another liquid... she actually thought the foam would just be straight solid.

The car behind her (dto) saw the interaction (he saw me visually explaining physics using her drink) and bascially called her stupid when I confirmed that yes, I was actually explaining how science/physics work to a woman twice my age.

I'm a barista, not a science teacher... i should not have to give a science lesson.

This job is draining me. I don't know if it's just the particular state/area I work or if all caffeine-infused people are like this, (I don't drink caffeine, health issues) but its frustrating and my mental health can't take it sometimes... im freakin tired lol



End rant.
mobiledanceteam 110 points 6m ago
Starbucks customers are a rare breed and everywhere.
XENOPHI_ 32 points 6m ago
Man ordered soy milk. We didn't have soy by the time I got to his drink and register didn't know. I tell him "we sont have soy but we have oat,coconut and almond" he says well I want soy. Why didn't you tell me" I told him "sir that person didn't know. We just ran out. I can give you a different milk or a refund." He asks the same question and give the same answer. Mind you this is in the middle of peak and i sat there for a good 3 minutes explaining.🙄
melkorarose [OP] 15 points 6m ago
I'm moving to another state soon and I'm gonna transfer to a store there, that just makes me nervous I won't escape it 😅

Love love love our regulars who are chill but gosh some people
rtsneedshelp 21 points 6m ago
I have a customer at my store who doesn’t understand physics either, i thought i was having a stroke the first time i tried to explain that her drink was physically impossible. She didn’t care and continues to throw a fit every time. I’ve given up on talking to her.
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