18-year-old barista refuses to speak after her manager says she’s not paid to talk to her coworkers: ‘I went completely silent. No greetings. No “excuse me.” Just silent working robot mode.’

This one goes out to all of the kids who got in trouble for talking too much in class. I was always an attentive student who wanted to be as well-behaved as possible. I hated getting in trouble, and the one thing I ever got in trouble for in Elementary School was talking too much. …
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A Fresh Pot of 20 Coffee Memes to Start Your Monday Morning With a Caffeine Boost

The earthy aroma of coffee swirls around your tired head, awakening your senses and getting you ready for the day. On a slow Monday morning, coffee is the one beverage that reminds us we’re alive, invigorating our mood, lifting our eyelids, and sending us out the door with a swift kick in the rear. Whether …
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‘I wanted to enjoy my holiday, not work it’: Barista draws the line after mom demands specialty lattes for 15+ relatives during family holiday gathering

Holidays are supposed to be a time to relax, but if you’ve ever attended a family gathering, you know that «relaxation» is often the first thing to go out the window. Between dodging nosy questions about your relationship status from estranged relatives and resisting the urge to scream when your aunt starts another political rant, …
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Mom insists her former barista daughter make Starbucks drinks for 15+ members of her extended family, scolds her when she refuses: ‘My mom is upset, saying I embarrassed her’

Nobody wants to bring their work home with them. It doesn’t matter if you’re working on an oil rig, in retail, or even in radiology: time off from work is not when you want to be doing your job for free for family members. It’s undoubtedly one thing to willingly cook a Michelin star-level meal …
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27 Piping Hot Barista Memes Brewin’ Up Some Funny Latte Art for Your Morning Meme Regulars

Why make a heart in the foam when you could make Shrek?

Fed up barista reveals how she makes wildly unhealthy iced coffee orders: ‘How does one discover 15 pumps is the sweet spot’

As a general rule, I try not to be too hard on the ‘is it coffee or is it breakfast dessert’ crowd. I, too, much prefer this form of caffeine with a little cream and sugar. That being said, there is a line that is easily crossed and nowhere showcases this better than your average …
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Manager scolds barista for rejecting customer’s advances, instructs her to tell him to come again if he wants to see her: ‘That encourages him to be even more creepy’

Being a young woman working in the service industry is all about being able to put up with a constant barrage of humiliation and abuse. Customers can literally say anything they want to you, and you’re expected to take it and have a good attitude. You have to have an incredibly chill and sweet demeanor, …
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Service Industry Memes for Brave Bartenders and Sensational Servers

The moment you get your first service industry job, it feels like you’re inducted into a secret club, as you suddenly become privy to all the tips and tricks of the trade. It can be a demanding job, having to answer to pushy guests, manage endless rushes, and being on your feet all day can …
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Self-Centered Starbucks Customer Gets Roasted for Trauma Dumping About Husband at the Drive Thru

While the experience of working with customers is a varied one, most fall under one of two different categories. First there are those who are respectful, and then there are all the rest who overstep the mark. There are numerous different ways in which retail and hospitality workers experience audacity from those they serve. Sometimes, …
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