On the way back from lunch today, I walked past a horrible woman who barked an epic coffee order at her boyfriend, crammed a couple bucks into his sweaty hand and shoved him through the door of a Starbucks. I’ve decided that if someone does you the favor of picking up coffee, there are certain etiquette rules that one must follow.
Here’s what I came up with:
• Describe your drink in 4 words or fewer.
• 3 words or fewer if any of the words are Italian.
• Extra points if 1 of the 4 words is “please.”
| No | Yes |
| Half-caf soy mocha with a shot of raspberry syrup | Small black coffee |
| Tall extra hot double sugar-free vanilla latte | Medium cappuccino |
| Grande iced fat-free caramel macchiato, no whip | Decaf with cream, sugar |
Note: the same principles apply in bars. If someone is buying a round, don’t get fancy.
I got extra points for a please!!
* pats self on back *
Yes, the please points were inspired by the ever-polite TSB.