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5 Starbucks Customers That I Seriously Don’t Understand (By A Barista)

 

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1. The woman who orders a Grande latte in a Venti cup

Um, are you trying to make people think that you spent more money on coffee than you actually did? PLEASE tell me you won’t need that much room for milk or cream! Then why bother ordering coffee? This is just one ordering technique that always earns an eye roll from me.

2. The man who orders his coffee at EXACTLY 172 degrees

Let’s be serious for a second, how the hell do you know how hot your coffee is? My mouth tells me probably 4 temperatures, ranging from scalding hot, to damn that’s toasty, to luke warm, to did you make this last night? Are you going to pull a thermometer out of your pocket to double check the heat level? Even worse, when the person sends it back, I just want to say ok, No coffee for you!

3. Miss “I’ll have a skinny mocha with soy milk , extra whip cream please!”

Do you realize that the calories you eliminated by choosing sugar free syrup and soy milk are added back at least four fold with your fluffy topping? I mean seriously, you could have the exquisite cheesecake brownie for the calories in the whip cream that’s just going to melt into your drink. Move along princess.

4. Three shots of espresso man

First and foremost, please note, it’s called ESPRESSO! NOT eXpresso! Now that we’ve cleared that up, I always give this guy that curious puppy head tilt. I just want to go ask him if he’s trying to stop his heart right then and there. Even better is the guy who asks for the three shots of espresso with whip. I then wish I had a defibrillator in my purse.

5. The workout clothing clad “ Venti ice water please!”

You have just earned my death stare and delayed eye roll. Why in the world do you need to come to Starbucks for WATER? They sell water everywhere, and there’s this nifty thing in every sink in your house that produces it too! I know, I just helped you learn something, it’s crazy! Even worse, the bottled water buyer at Starbucks. Yes a whole 5 cents of your $3.50 bottle of water goes to help children get clean water, God forbid they fork over 10 cents. It’s not as if they’re a huge corporation. Go drink from the hose dear.

 

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“Barista Wrist” Is a Real Injury You Can Get From Making Too Many Lattes

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Coffee shop workers can fall victim to repetitive strain injury, or “barista wrist.”

Add this to the reasons your Starbucks barista secretly hates you: barista elbow. Apparently, making complicated lattes and other coffee drinks is more than just annoying (what’s so bad about regular coffee?); it also can be bad for your health.

 

An increasing number of coffee shop employees are developing elbow, wrist, and other joint problems due to the repetitive stresses such as lifting large gallons of milk and stamping espresso. One of the most common issues is repetitive strain injury.

See also: 5 Things Your Barista Really Doesn’t Want You to Do

Recently, the New York Post interviewed a former Starbucks employee who developed “medical epicondylitis” from working as a barista. The 23-year-old had to wear a brace for six months, though the pain from her injury eventually caused her to quit her job altogether.

A certified hand specialist told the paper that she’s seen “all kinds of barista injuries,” which tend to be chronic in nature.

“The motions involved in making and serving coffee are far more dangerous than the average person knows,” the Post writes.

Dangerous? Sounds a little dramatic though one Australian newspaper reports that Christine Joy D’Amico, 52, won $555,720 US in court for injuries she got while making coffee at Madeleine’s Cafe.

Some cafes and coffeehouses have moved to building ergonomically correct bars to help their employees avoid injury but until Starbucks invests in that technology, we’ll just make sure to tip a little extra to cover our barista’s pain and suffering.

 

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27 Alarming Barista Confessions

 

1. Some baristas are just lookin’ for love.

Some baristas are just lookin' for love.

3. Skinny latte lovers be warned.

Skinny latte lovers be warned.

6. Some baristas know they don’t like you before you even order.

Some baristas know they don't like you before you even order.

9. Reminder: Your barista isn’t getting paid a luxurious wage.

Reminder: Your barista isn't getting paid a luxurious wage.

12. Decaf is a weapon baristas will wield mercilessly.

Decaf is a weapon baristas will wield mercilessly.

17. Some customers are just really mean.

Some customers are just really mean.

20. Gotta get those tips, y’all.

Gotta get those tips, y'all.

22. Some baristas need a little more than a double shot to keep them alert.

Some baristas need a little more than a double shot to keep them alert.

24. Bikini baristas exist.

Bikini baristas exist.

25. Knew there was a catch.

Knew there was a catch.

26. “Tall” is not a universal term.

"Tall" is not a universal term.

27. These people are proof there is good in this world.

These people are proof there is good in this world.

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