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A Huge List of the Most Annoying Things Customers Do

A Huge List of the Most Annoying Things Custome...

We all know firsthand that the general public can accurately be described as 'annoying.' We have to deal and work with them every day and are forced to keep a...

A Huge List of the Most Annoying Things Custome...

We all know firsthand that the general public can accurately be described as 'annoying.' We have to deal and work with them every day and are forced to keep a...

The 12 Things You Do That Your Barista Hates | Barista Life

The 12 Things You Do That Your Barista Hates | ...

Your barista is someone who comes into contact with literally every different type of person there is. They serve hundreds of customers each day, some good and some….not so good....

The 12 Things You Do That Your Barista Hates | ...

Your barista is someone who comes into contact with literally every different type of person there is. They serve hundreds of customers each day, some good and some….not so good....

Finding Value in Dollar-a-Day Customers

Finding Value in Dollar-a-Day Customers

In this guest article by Emily Migliazzo, she discusses the differences in the types of customers that we, as baristas, serve everyday whilst working at Starbucks.  In her particular situation, she...

Finding Value in Dollar-a-Day Customers

In this guest article by Emily Migliazzo, she discusses the differences in the types of customers that we, as baristas, serve everyday whilst working at Starbucks.  In her particular situation, she...

Customer Tips: Things to Know Before You Go

Customer Tips: Things to Know Before You Go

Michael Venturiello, a long time Starbucks Partner, knows the right way to order Starbucks, and he knows the wrong way.  More often than not, the line you're waiting in isn't...

Customer Tips: Things to Know Before You Go

Michael Venturiello, a long time Starbucks Partner, knows the right way to order Starbucks, and he knows the wrong way.  More often than not, the line you're waiting in isn't...

These are the Most Generous Tips Baristas Have Ever Received from their Customers

These are the Most Generous Tips Baristas Have ...

Starbucks baristas are probably some of the most kind, sincere, and hardworking individuals out there. Unfortunately, the customers don't always reciprocate in the same way.  Just like in any job, there are...

These are the Most Generous Tips Baristas Have ...

Starbucks baristas are probably some of the most kind, sincere, and hardworking individuals out there. Unfortunately, the customers don't always reciprocate in the same way.  Just like in any job, there are...

Why customers get what they expect, and how you...

With experience, comes knowledge.  Use these tips on how to capitalize on your ways to increase speed without sacrificing beverage quality

Why customers get what they expect, and how you...

With experience, comes knowledge.  Use these tips on how to capitalize on your ways to increase speed without sacrificing beverage quality