I ordered an Original-sized Pomegranate Paradise with soy protein. Why did this dude just give me one that looks like the Original-sized cup took steroids? Sure, he was being flirty and extra helpful when I ordered, but. . . . oh. I get it now. It's not that I don't appreciate the favor, it's that I asked for one thing at a beverage counter (in this case, Jamba Juice), and distinctly got something I did not want. I'm pretty sure I eat enough sandwiches, so it can't be because they think I need to eat more. In which case, I don't think all the frozen smoothies from Jamba Juice can help me.
This isn't the first time something like this has happened to me. Go all the way back to 2006, Twin Falls, Idaho, at the Starbucks inside Barnes & Noble. There was this barista who had spent a lot of time in Lodi and in some weird way we got along and over time I realized he had taken a liking to me. He started adding stuff to my coffee orders as "favors" that totally annoyed me and made me not want to go there.
"Do you like it? I added an extra shot of espresso for you." Thanks man, now the coffee-to-flavor-to-steamed-milk ratio is all fscked up. If I drink the whole thing I am going to be extra-super wired for the rest of the day. This is not what I wanted. :(
I know I should just smile and roll with it, be grateful and thank the Beverage Gods that there are beverage service people who want to do favors for girls they think are cute. One day I will not be cute anymore, and the baristas and juice guys are not going to surprise me with an upgraded drink for free.
But man, it bothers me. It's not fair to all the other random strangers who wander into the cafe or juice joint and wander out with exactly whatever drink they ordered. It bothers me because I don't want to turn into one of those snobby bitches who ask the barista to scoop off the foam (why would I do that?!? The stuff tastes great!). It bothers me that I can't be a random stranger whenever I go to whatever place. I gotta be the odd person out. I should take my free upgrade and run, but I wish I didn't feel so guilty about it.
I don't get this kind of treatment at my Coffee Bean near work. They're all just nice to me because I go there a lot and we're all friendly. They know what I like (it's Americanos with room now) and they've never tried to surprise me with some magical "favor".
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Seems pretty obvious that you should stick to going to the Coffee Bean then.. no sense in feeling guilty over coffee or smoothies!! :)
You must be terribly cute though. I think i'm cute, but they baristas don't give me upgrades!! LOL
Aw! Thanks Jules! I think you're awfully cute! And certainly more flirty! :)
Yes, I'm quite fond of the staff at Coffee Bean! Everyone from the manager to the newest barista is super-friendly and nice. WAY better than either of the *bucks I frequent on occasion.
Our mutual blogging friend has photos. . . I can send some new-ish ones his way since I don't have your e-mail address.
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