How To Handle Snobbish Coffee Shop Employees- jitterygoat.com Amusing! - Barista Exchange2024-03-28T18:04:48Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/how-to-handle-snobbish-coffee?groupUrl=coffeeshops&commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A878044&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIt was a funny article, altho…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-07-04:1688216:Comment:8780442010-07-04T18:59:48.318Zchristopher myershttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/christophermyers
It was a funny article, although it seemed less antagonistic and more flirtatious to me.<br />
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anyway, a bad barista is someone who's deeply insecure about the fact that they just graduated college and are still working at a coffee shop just like everyone else their age, and so, have to try puff up their importance by acting like a jackass. I've seen a similar attitude with chefs at small restaurants, who all act like artist primadonnas. A bad customer is someone who's deeply insecure about their…
It was a funny article, although it seemed less antagonistic and more flirtatious to me.<br />
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anyway, a bad barista is someone who's deeply insecure about the fact that they just graduated college and are still working at a coffee shop just like everyone else their age, and so, have to try puff up their importance by acting like a jackass. I've seen a similar attitude with chefs at small restaurants, who all act like artist primadonnas. A bad customer is someone who's deeply insecure about their hipness and afraid that they'll order wrong and be sneered at and seen as some kind of dumb ape creature, and so, act like a jackass when asked simple questions like "one or two shots?" As if they're being interrogated to see how worthy they are to be in the special club, when the barista is really just trying to make sure they get a drink that they'll like.<br />
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It's not that complicated. It's just a bunch of ego BS. Haha, I was reading this on a…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-22:1688216:Comment:8076142010-03-22T13:49:14.854ZBrian Webbhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BrianWebb
Haha, I was reading this on a PocketPC and couldn't see anything but the body of the post. The sentiment stands, nonetheless.<br />
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<cite>B. R. Lehman said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/how-to-handle-snobbish-coffee?groupUrl=coffeeshops&xg_source=activity#1688216Comment805539"><div>Der Ken,<br></br> Just re read my artticle. I'm sorry for the flack you took from your friends. It is tongue & cheek! I guess you don't tell barista jokes around baristas…</div>
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Haha, I was reading this on a PocketPC and couldn't see anything but the body of the post. The sentiment stands, nonetheless.<br />
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<cite>B. R. Lehman said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/how-to-handle-snobbish-coffee?groupUrl=coffeeshops&xg_source=activity#1688216Comment805539"><div>Der Ken,<br/> Just re read my artticle. I'm sorry for the flack you took from your friends. It is tongue & cheek! I guess you don't tell barista jokes around baristas unless you happen to be a barista.<br/>
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</blockquote> To Alex and Bryan,
Sorry you…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-04:1688216:Comment:7931612010-03-04T17:26:07.268ZKen Idskouhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/KenIdskou
To Alex and Bryan,<br />
Sorry you did not find it humorous. This is not a personal story of mine. I pasted it from jitterygoat.com and decided to share it because I thought it was amusing. So count to ten and relax. I'm not bashing baristas.
To Alex and Bryan,<br />
Sorry you did not find it humorous. This is not a personal story of mine. I pasted it from jitterygoat.com and decided to share it because I thought it was amusing. So count to ten and relax. I'm not bashing baristas. This is bizarre. Putting asid…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-03-04:1688216:Comment:7931022010-03-04T16:18:20.474ZBrian Webbhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/BrianWebb
This is bizarre. Putting aside the question of whether you're justified in thinking this barista was a snob... why are you a member of BX if you don't appreciate the subtlety and complexity of coffee? I am so tired of people calling baristas snobs when they attempt to educate their customers in the hope of improving their coffee experience.<br />
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Granted there are plenty of snobby baristas out there, but I think the vast majority of us are trying to help you enjoy your cup and expand your horizons.…
This is bizarre. Putting aside the question of whether you're justified in thinking this barista was a snob... why are you a member of BX if you don't appreciate the subtlety and complexity of coffee? I am so tired of people calling baristas snobs when they attempt to educate their customers in the hope of improving their coffee experience.<br />
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Granted there are plenty of snobby baristas out there, but I think the vast majority of us are trying to help you enjoy your cup and expand your horizons. I think most cases of barista snobbery that I have encountered stem from the abusive treatment we receive from customers such as you. Honestly, from your telling o…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2010-02-20:1688216:Comment:7826062010-02-20T18:27:13.828ZAlex Galthttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/KavarnaCoffeehouse
Honestly, from your telling of this story it sounds like you have more attitude than the barista did. Exactly how was he snobbish? He was polite and did his best to ascertain what you wanted. Furthermore, he was correct, it is espresso cubano since adjectives follow the nouns that they modify in Spanish. As a coffeehouse owner who hires twenty-something baristas, I'm very concerned and vigilant about my staff appearing snobbish or hipper than thou and I have fired some for this reason. But for…
Honestly, from your telling of this story it sounds like you have more attitude than the barista did. Exactly how was he snobbish? He was polite and did his best to ascertain what you wanted. Furthermore, he was correct, it is espresso cubano since adjectives follow the nouns that they modify in Spanish. As a coffeehouse owner who hires twenty-something baristas, I'm very concerned and vigilant about my staff appearing snobbish or hipper than thou and I have fired some for this reason. But for the life of me I can't see what you objected to, or did you just not like his hair? It sounds like you were prepared to perceive the barista as snobbish before you interacted with him. That's pretty prejudicial isn't it? I guess you could consider me…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-11-12:1688216:Comment:6864872009-11-12T16:11:58.367ZDuane Marlohttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/DuaneMarlo
I guess you could consider me somewhat rough around the edges. At no time will I accept snobbish treatment from a Barista. Having been in retail for many years and also working as a Barista these last few,<br />
I strive to be professional, knowledgeable, and at all times courteous. I will, very quickly, set an unruly Barista straight. On a bad day I may just threaten to place his (or her) hand in that lovely Mazer grinder there behind the bar.Oh well, what can I say. Perhaps Duane really does have…
I guess you could consider me somewhat rough around the edges. At no time will I accept snobbish treatment from a Barista. Having been in retail for many years and also working as a Barista these last few,<br />
I strive to be professional, knowledgeable, and at all times courteous. I will, very quickly, set an unruly Barista straight. On a bad day I may just threaten to place his (or her) hand in that lovely Mazer grinder there behind the bar.Oh well, what can I say. Perhaps Duane really does have anger issues.At least they are not directed at valued customers--the very one's who keep our places of employment operating. LOL! That was a great story.…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-10-22:1688216:Comment:6635782009-10-22T07:23:32.648ZDoubleoSoulhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/CheriGrosse
LOL! That was a great story. Reminds me of the coffee house here in Sacramento who thinks it's a hot little number. I was served about the worst espresso shot I'd ever had: a cold 1/2 shot of espresso with no crema and told with attitude that's how espresso is served. Rubes!
LOL! That was a great story. Reminds me of the coffee house here in Sacramento who thinks it's a hot little number. I was served about the worst espresso shot I'd ever had: a cold 1/2 shot of espresso with no crema and told with attitude that's how espresso is served. Rubes! I love it.
Love reading about…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2009-10-16:1688216:Comment:6574282009-10-16T08:54:28.330ZJohn Walkerhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JohnWalker
I love it.<br />
Love reading about 'bunged on' airs and graces.<br />
I used to think it was left behind with the 60s, but no, it's alive and well, still.<br />
My town is a regional centre with an agricultural and mining base, and I called my shop Cafe La de da just to make it a bit 'tongue in cheek'. Nothing too La de da around here, we are all, really, just a mob of peasants.
I love it.<br />
Love reading about 'bunged on' airs and graces.<br />
I used to think it was left behind with the 60s, but no, it's alive and well, still.<br />
My town is a regional centre with an agricultural and mining base, and I called my shop Cafe La de da just to make it a bit 'tongue in cheek'. Nothing too La de da around here, we are all, really, just a mob of peasants.