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Let’s have a big round of applause for all the baristas out there who smilingly greet us grumpy in the mornings and send us off with a great start to the day, aka the morning cup of coffee, on which everything that waits ahead relies. Meetings, dates, calls, you name it.

So let’s just all imagine the uncaffeinated bunch of clients Starbucks workers see every day. In fact, we don’t need to imagine that, thanks to the Reddit community which goes by the same name, r/Starbucks. Here, the employees of the popular coffeehouse chain spill it all, the good and the bad.

Below, you'll find the stories they shared about the most awful clients, craziest orders and everything they had to deal with at work and it’s just pure madness. After you're done reading this one, be sure to check out part 1 with more Starbucks horror stories.

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My Dog Passed And They Told Me To Come To Work Anyway So I Quit. Her Name Is Eva

My Dog Passed And They Told Me To Come To Work Anyway So I Quit. Her Name Is Eva

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eva is beautiful! And as a member of the family she obviously deserves to be mourned <3

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    Support The Workers

    Support The Workers

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    #3

    This Would Be A Great Stress Relief Practice

    This Would Be A Great Stress Relief Practice

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    Puppeteer Saint
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go watch "Clerks" or "Fight Club".. You're not your job.. Your job doesn't dictate your behavior.. Just know there may be consequences for your actions.. You may get fired or you may gain the respect of people worldwide.. You never know.

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    According to Starbucks' careers website, baristas are the face of Starbucks. The popular coffeehouse chain states that “They are an important part of our customers’ days, and experts in handcrafting delicious, perfect beverages.” Moreover, “Baristas personally connect and create moments that make a difference and work together to create a welcoming store environment,” says the company’s website. Starbucks argues that baristas are the ones who bring their mission and values to life “while proudly wearing the green apron.”

    #5

    An Inspiration To Us All

    An Inspiration To Us All

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    So what exactly is the company looking for in the people who greet customers every day? Well, Starbucks argues that you’d make a great barista if you are a “people person,” and enjoy meeting others, love working as a team and appreciate the chance to collaborate, understand how to create a great customer service experience, have a focus on quality and take pride in your work. So if you press apply for a barista position on their website, you’d be surprised how much importance they put on social and interpersonal skills. No wonder why, when you look at the clients they have to deal with on a daily basis.

    #7

    *ehem*

    *ehem*

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    #8

    “Please Don’t Verbally Assault The Baristas”

    “Please Don’t Verbally Assault The Baristas”

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    #9

    "Managers Favorite" Lmao

    "Managers Favorite" Lmao

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    Random Person
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    honestly calling it the "ghost refresher" is pretty cool. Also great that they're giving it for free

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    On the other hand, working as a barista at Starbucks is still viewed as a first job for college students since the company is flexible with working hours and has many locations to meet your needs. According to Indeed.com, average Starbucks barista hourly pay in the United States is approximately $12.55, which meets the national average.

    However, like many companies, Starbucks faced labor shortage in 2021 and announced it was raising their average pay up to $17 an hour starting late January 2022. Around the same time, the company also announced that it was investing in training, as well as redesigning its "Barista Basics" guide and adding more training time.

    #11

    Working Thanksgiving Sucks, So I Made All My Baristas Gift Bags! Thank You For Everything You Do

    Working Thanksgiving Sucks, So I Made All My Baristas Gift Bags! Thank You For Everything You Do

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    Random Person
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    these gift bags honestly look really nice, a card, a cup, and whatever else you put down in there. Definitely made thanksgiving better.

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    #13

    Somebody Backed Into Our Window On Friday, And This Was Presented To Us Today. Sometimes Work Is Okay

    Somebody Backed Into Our Window On Friday, And This Was Presented To Us Today. Sometimes Work Is Okay

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    #15

    Starbucks: We Are Forced To Raise Prices Due To Inflation And Supply-Chain Issues. Also Starbucks: Our Profit Just Went Up 31% And We Gave Our CEO A 39% Raise To $20.4 Million

    Starbucks: We Are Forced To Raise Prices Due To Inflation And Supply-Chain Issues. Also Starbucks: Our Profit Just Went Up 31% And We Gave Our CEO A 39% Raise To $20.4 Million

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    AB Games
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and still ppl go there and buy their overpriced stuff ... *shaking head

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    #19

    Somebody Literally Set Our Store On Fire Sunday And My Coworkers And I Didn’t Know What To Do So We Just Kept Making Drinks

    Somebody Literally Set Our Store On Fire Sunday And My Coworkers And I Didn’t Know What To Do So We Just Kept Making Drinks

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    Taylor Carroll
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I hope someone "knew" how to use the damn fire extinguisher and call 911.

    NOMAD Anshelm
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you don't know what to do if the friggin building is on fire, you're failing at life. You would actually need to be trained AWAY from your natural survival instinct to "not know what to do". You've literally been brainwashed by American coorperatist dogma.

    E Hall
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wtf??? How? I had to read that twice to make sure I read that right. Rhats freaking terrifying!

    kirara2516
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Easy. One employee calls 911, the rest help the customers evacuate. Check bathrooms too, then focus on making sure all employees are safe and out.

    Bent. O. Jensen
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correct. But if people don't know who does what, everybody expects someone else to do it and nobody does the right thing. Scared, unprepared people don't react smartly. That is why there are fire drills. But the store apparently didn't spend the time and money needed to train people to do that. They might have saved a dime, while the store burns to cinders.

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    Liam Lowenthal
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...I mean, you must have at least called the fire department right? Even if it was a small fire? ...Right?

    Avie Cottoy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear I read what you said and then looked at the meme and I was dying!! 🤣🤣🤣

    Kalevra
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You dont know what to do when the store is on fire? I think you might belong at Starbucks.

    Leah Worthy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call the fire department... This is starting to get disturbing. Are people seriously this stupid/delusional now?

    Eliza MacLean
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ummmmm perhaps pull the alarm get everyone out and call 911 would be a good place to start

    Mickie Shea
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was a cold day, Sunday and the fire felt good. Starbucks with a fireplace. How nice. Just another night in Hoboken.

    J C
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was management first out the door. Anytime the alarms go off in our office the customers don’t want to leave. They get annoyed as they see you leave or tell them you are hanging up. I had been asked before I’d they could wait on hold. The next day (we had to leave for day due to smoke and smell ) they were no longer holding. I always wonder how long they waited.

    Mark Blundell
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How dumb do you have to be , to not know to grab an extinguisher and put out the flames???

    Brenda
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The fire alarm goes off snd customers stand there snd stupidly look at each other!!

    PeachBun
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg this happened at the store I work at too 😀 the day after same dude came in and spray painted "kill her on the door”

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    Did you know that removing caffiene from your diet can help you lose your willingness to live

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    #21

    👀👀👀

    👀👀👀

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    James016
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The slice of bread in the bottom right corner looks like a Pac-Man ghost

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    #22

    Walked Into My Store And Burst Into Laughter. Gotta Love These Shortages

    Walked Into My Store And Burst Into Laughter. Gotta Love These Shortages

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    #23

    Me Watching Karen’s Card Get Declined

    Me Watching Karen’s Card Get Declined

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    Claire Stanfield
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *sputters, red in the face* "I have MONEY in there!!!!! Try it again" *still declines* *unintelligible frustration noises* *fishes around in purse for other card to use* *finally clears* Whew.

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    #24

    It’s Happening

    It’s Happening

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    #25

    Some Whiteout Poetry Dedicated To Being A Partner

    Some Whiteout Poetry Dedicated To Being A Partner

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    oli
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is same for certainly more then 90% of the companies! I never felt that i was more then just an employee until i work for me...

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    #26

    This Is Just… A Lot

    This Is Just… A Lot

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    Find A Lizard?

    Find A Lizard?

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    JACKSON NIESE
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These aren't actual orders the baristas just find a mantis and catch it with a cup and think"you know what would be funny"

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    #28

    It’s Starting To Get To Me

    It’s Starting To Get To Me

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    Louloubelle
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more concerned about the fact that the little hovering dog has casts on both of it's front legs.

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    #29

    The Bucks Be Draining Yo

    The Bucks Be Draining Yo

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    Random Person
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    100% - i don't get how people workout, go out to eat, or do anything after work

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    #30

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    Emily Jones
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the motivation and will to live parts really got me also they only have tears

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    #31

    The Life Of An Opener

    The Life Of An Opener

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    kath morgan
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do that every where lol At my shop they’ll be knocking at the door *mystified* that they can’t get in at five-to. It’s ok, they’re cute.

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    #32

    I Am So Tired

    I Am So Tired

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    Kay blue
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a catch 22. People will go because it's open so the following year it's open because people went the previous year.

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    #34

    60 Frappuccinos With No Tip… $279

    60 Frappuccinos With No Tip… $279

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    El Dee
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my country tipping is unusual. Staff are paid enough so they don't have to depend on it..

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    #39

    After A Full Week Of Telling Customers “Sorry, We’re All Out Of Food”… Behold, The Food Delivery Mattress

    After A Full Week Of Telling Customers “Sorry, We’re All Out Of Food”… Behold, The Food Delivery Mattress

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    #41

    I’m No Longer A Starbucks Barista! I Drew How I Felt Most Of The Time

    I’m No Longer A Starbucks Barista! I Drew How I Felt Most Of The Time

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    How Dads Think They Look When Ordering Pink Drinks

    How Dads Think They Look When Ordering Pink Drinks

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    twoflowerAUT
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it. What ia wrong wih pink drinks? They will not change your personality. They are usually fruity and nomnom.

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    Blursed Order

    Blursed Order

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    Benita Valdez
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm thinking that the option for certains things aren't available normally on the menu with online ordering but pop up as an option for a cup of water

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    #44

    Uber Eats Customers Ordering Their Concoctions Like:

    Uber Eats Customers Ordering Their Concoctions Like:

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    Love You All Xoxo

    Love You All Xoxo

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    AngelWingsYT
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worked fast food n DM would always get mad our drive times werent fast enough (no more than 3 mins) and he got mad at US! Not the customers that pull up to the speaker and sit there for 5 mins deciding what they want!

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    #47

    How It Feels When Ur On Cafe/Mobile Bar And The Stickers Won’t Stop Coming Through

    How It Feels When Ur On Cafe/Mobile Bar And The Stickers Won’t Stop Coming Through

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    Davo gifman
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All that wasted food, and money; just so someone can get a photo to put out on the internet. 😑

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    GlitterQueen541
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just gonna comment about how nice and fluffy those eggs are to try an burry the stupid spam comment below.

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    #49

    Needless To Say We’ve Been Verbally Abused A Lot

    Needless To Say We’ve Been Verbally Abused A Lot

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    Still Haven't Figured Out How To Milk An Oat

    Still Haven't Figured Out How To Milk An Oat

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    Got Asked Today Why We’re Out Of Oatmilk And Caramel Everything

    Got Asked Today Why We’re Out Of Oatmilk And Caramel Everything

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow! A pic without ' The Guy Who Posts' stupid comment.

    #53

    This Made Me Smile

    This Made Me Smile

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    #55

    This Is Insanity. Too Many Pumps!

    This Is Insanity. Too Many Pumps!

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    In Honor Of The Usual That Only Comes In To Shout At Us (T_t)

    In Honor Of The Usual That Only Comes In To Shout At Us (T_t)

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    Summer Anklet

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    When Mcdonald’s Customers Come To Starbucks And Order A “French Vanilla”

    When Mcdonald’s Customers Come To Starbucks And Order A “French Vanilla”

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    Sarah Once Again Woke Up And Chose Violence, 85 Item Order. Total Was $329 (Uber Eats)

    Sarah Once Again Woke Up And Chose Violence, 85 Item Order. Total Was $329 (Uber Eats)

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    Yoooooo I Love This

    Yoooooo I Love This

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    #62

    I Gotta Work On It

    I Gotta Work On It

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    #64

    Cheerleading Competition

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    When You’re On Bar, Hand Out A Drink And The Customer Says “I Had Egg Bites”

    When You’re On Bar, Hand Out A Drink And The Customer Says “I Had Egg Bites”

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    Did you know that removing caffiene from your diet can help you lose your willingness to live

    #67

    Someone Ordered 40 Triple Espressos At The Beginning Of Peak

    Someone Ordered 40 Triple Espressos At The Beginning Of Peak

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    Promoted Myself To Customer After 3.5 Long Years

    Promoted Myself To Customer After 3.5 Long Years

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    Did you know that removing caffiene from your diet can help you lose your willingness to live

    #69

    Everyone Always Has The Opener vs. Closer Mentality, But Meanwhile Mids Be Like:

    Everyone Always Has The Opener vs. Closer Mentality, But Meanwhile Mids Be Like:

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    #70

    So I Went To Starbucks And...

    So I Went To Starbucks And...

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    And People Wonder Why Their Orders Take So Long...

    And People Wonder Why Their Orders Take So Long...

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    What's A Fizzio??

    What's A Fizzio??

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    #74

    My Shift Today Calling Every Store In The District Like

    My Shift Today Calling Every Store In The District Like

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    Fact Check: True

    Fact Check: True

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    Lynette Foxen
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Real issue with a drive-thru at a coffee shop is that everything hot is made to order. This means that there is No getting around having to wait. The entire Concept of using the drive-thru goes against waiting so this spells disaster from the jump. Now, I haven't worked for Starbucks since the 90's and even though I had subjected myself to the literal Two Week brainwashing training course they required. I only spent ONE shift actually working in the store. I quit simply because you have to set a timer Every Time you pour a shot and if it's off you have to wait for a manager to finish whatever to come calibrate the machine. Add THAT to the drive-thru wait and here we are today, finding the tipping point that could possibly be the birth place of half the world's Karens.

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    #76

    Honestly About To Put In My Two Weeks After Seeing This

    Honestly About To Put In My Two Weeks After Seeing This

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    Alison Marchand
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is this whole "partner" thing I keep seeing on here? Definitely sounds like some BS but that's all I've been able to ascertain so far 🤔

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    #77

    When You Pull The Stickers For 6 Different Fraps In A Row

    When You Pull The Stickers For 6 Different Fraps In A Row

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    #78

    Last Sunday I Had To Make 11 Travelers In Less Than An Hour. I Still Haven’t Mentally Recovered.

    Last Sunday I Had To Make 11 Travelers In Less Than An Hour. I Still Haven’t Mentally Recovered.

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    Walked Into This On My Stores Whiteboard This Morning

    Walked Into This On My Stores Whiteboard This Morning

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    #82

    No One At My Store Liked My Meme, Maybe You Guys Will

    No One At My Store Liked My Meme, Maybe You Guys Will

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    Uh.

    Uh.

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    #85

    Me About To Go Into My Sunday Shift After The Mask Mandate Has Been Lifted.

    Me About To Go Into My Sunday Shift After The Mask Mandate Has Been Lifted.

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    #86

    Meme Request Fulfilled

    Meme Request Fulfilled

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    #87

    What Is My Purpose?

    What Is My Purpose?

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