17 Things Your Barista Is Dying to Tell You – But Can’t

4. Regular customer or not, I don’t care if we’re out of your favorite drink or snack, because guess what? I can’t do anything about it. So f*ck you if you bitch at me about it.

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If you come at me like you’re the only customer who matters and you’re appalled that we didn’t save your favorite sandwich for you, believe me, the only thing I’m gonna do is gossip about you with my coworkers once you leave.

Can I get you anything else, sir?

 

5. Parents, please, for the love of god, order for your kids.

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Kids are great (for some people) but their conversational skills are generally lacking. If a grown man can’t get the hang of this, how is your toddler going to?

Without adult supervision kids will hold up the line, act generally rude and irresponsible if they’re with friends, and will leave the cash register without collecting their change. Which is great for me, but not so great for the guardian who blindly handed over $20.

 

6. Not tipping for a hot coffee is understandable. But not tipping for a white mocha half-caf latte pour over with light ice is just rude.

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If I’m having to move mountains (or at least my own ass) to make your complicated drink, the least you could do is leave me a li’l somethin’ somethin’. We live off of tips.

Written by Mary McCaw

Mary is a freelance writer and editor. She's based in San Francisco, but lately, home is wherever her suitcase is. If you really are what you eat, she is at least 50% pizza.