Ask me about Starbucks

[ClassicBob]

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Do you actually call yourself a "barista" or do you say "I work at starbucks"?

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I usually say "I slang coffee." My actual title is Shift Supervisor. I would never refer to myself as a lowly Barista.

[kutuz_off]

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Large americano

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Can someone please explain "americano" to me? Is it just coffee with tepid tap water on top of it? [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

[El Diablo]

quids,

Most people who get coffee don't go on a special trip to get it. Or, if they do, it is a desirable trip that lets them take a break and get out of the office.

[ClassicBob]

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I've heard a friend cite UBB (Universal Beverage Base) as why he will never drink at Starbucks. What is it, and why is he repulsed by it.

I did not inquire further at the time he talked about it, or simply chose to ignore him, because he's kind of a bitch about a lot of stuff.

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Not sure what's ridiculously worse about it than any other combination of random processed crap he probably eats on a daily basis. It's just a sugary cream powder that is mixed with nonfat milk in order to provide the base for all the Creme based Frappuccinos.

[El Diablo]

Vehn,

I think you need to work at an independent coffee shop to be a barista.

[ClassicBob]

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I have a friend who firmly believes you can get free Starbucks by using a $100 bill because employees are instructed not to break them. True/false?

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Sort of both. Depends on immediate availability of money, you dig? We'll ask for other forms of payment. Depending on the drink, (like 2 dollar coffee as opposed to 5 dollar whatever) I'll tell them "I got it this time." Usually people will break out the charge card when I tell them I can't break it. Certain baristas won't know how to react, and you might end up with no drink at all.

[Death Valley]

Yes, Americano is watered down espresso... I dont get it either ... may as well buy folgers ...lol

[kidcolin]

bob,

My friend claims to have met a barista on the train who modified his pin/nametag to look like this. He even claimed better tips with it. Any chance this would ever fly?

[Death Valley]

Question for CB...
What percentage of customers ask for eXpresso
What percentage of coworkers sell eXpresso?

[ClassicBob]

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CB,

Grade my coffee ordering:

50%: Large coffee
25%: Double espresso
12.5%: Double latte
10%: Double cappucino
2.5%: Large americano

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I like it. You order simplistic drinks that still taste good, and don't have a lot of [censored] modifiers. Also, I like the fact that you switch it up, rather than getting the same thing every time. I've seen people daily order the same thing for months at a time, and I don't understand it. Try some variety!