Ooooh, the shenanigans people were up to this weekend! Here’s the highlight reel: 1) Dear Annoying Phone Borrower, just because we let you use our phone every time you come in does NOT mean it’s ok to borrow the phone while sitting in your car at the DT window. (He wanted to place a call [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Drive-Thru Etiquette’
Always Workin for the Weekend
Posted in Drive-Thru, Starbucks, tagged Awkward Encounters, Creepy People, Customer Quote, Dear Customer, Drive-Thru, Drive-Thru Etiquette, Herds of Hot Chocolate-Drinking Shoppers, People Wear Me Out, Really?, Starbucks First on February 28, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Snow Day
Posted in Drive-Thru, Starbucks, tagged Cross-County Ski, Drive-Thru, Drive-Thru Etiquette, Inclement Weather, Snow on February 12, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Where is my store located? It’s a big secret! But I’ll give you a hint: There’s snow on the ground. Oh wait, that’s not a good hint because it appears there’s snow in the ground in all 50 states. No kidding! To commemorate Flurry Friday, I did three things: 1) Use the mysterious “Snow” button [...]
You will not pass go, you will not collect a hundred dollars.
Posted in Drive-Thru, Starbucks, tagged Counterfeit, Creepy People, Drive-Thru Etiquette, DT Window, Green Apron, MAWWDLSUV, Meanies, Pro Tip, Really?, Rude, Things Customers Say on February 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Pro tip: For optimal results, never ever call your barista a “clucking witch” or anything similar. This will not endear her to your cause, especially if your cause is trying to pass a counterfeit bill. Starbucks’ policy is to not accept payment with large bills. This shouldn’t come as a surprise- you’d be hard-pressed to [...]
How Not to Get Hired at Starbucks, Part I
Posted in Drive-Thru, Starbucks, tagged Drive-Thru, Drive-Thru Etiquette, DT Window, Looking for a Job, Pro Tip, Turning in an Application on January 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Welcome to the first tutorial in my series of How Not to Get Hired at Starbucks. Just think of me as your learning coach for the day and let’s get this journey started! Today’s topic: Turning In An Application Before you can be considered for employment, it is a MUST to turn in an application. [...]
How Not to Get Hired at Starbucks, an Introduction
Posted in Drive-Thru, Starbucks, tagged Drive-Thru Etiquette, Green Apron, How Not to Get Hired, Looking for a Job, Turning in an Application on January 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
True story: Lots of people want to work for Starbucks. Maybe it’s the glamorous Green Apron, maybe it’s the free coffee and health benefits, or maybe it’s the chance to contribute to this blog. Who knows? What I do know after six plus years of working in caffeinated bliss is there are sure-fire ways to [...]
Welcome to STARBUCKS
Posted in Drive-Thru, Starbucks, tagged Customer Quote, Drive-Thru, Drive-Thru Etiquette, Ordering, Pickles, Sandwiches, Things Customers Say on January 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
If you ever come through our DT lane, chances are you’ll be greeted with a “Welcome to Starbucks.” This friendly little greeting serves the dual purpose of 1) being welcoming and 2) letting you know where you are. We had a lady come through today inquiring about our sandwiches. Barista Bobby went through our available [...]
Pro Tip
Posted in Starbucks, Tweetbits, tagged Coffee Shop, Drive-Thru, Drive-Thru Etiquette, Ordering, Pro Tip, Starbucks on December 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We love to make french presses for our customers but not when they are in the drive-thru.
Drive-Thru Etiquette, Holiday Edition
Posted in Starbucks, tagged Coffee Shop, Drive-Thru, Drive-Thru Etiquette, DT Window, Starbucks on December 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Actually, in the retail world, it’s been looking a lot like Christmas since early-October. It’s been awhile since I’ve posted Handy Drive-Thru Etiquette Guidelines or Helpful Follow-up Tips. Since the holidays seem to come with their own special set of challenges, I felt it important to offer [...]
Pro Tip
Posted in Starbucks, Tweetbits, tagged Coffee Shop, Drive-Thru, Drive-Thru Etiquette, DT Window, Looking for a Job, Pro Tip, Really?, Starbucks, Turning in an Application on April 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Job hunting tip of the day: Don’t ask for (or turn in) an application in the drive-thru.
Drive-Thru Etiquette, Part Two
Posted in Drive-Thru, Starbucks, tagged Coffee Shop, Drive-Thru, Drive-Thru Etiquette, DT Window, Inclement Weather, Starbucks on March 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Welcome back, dear students. Today we continue our lesson in Drive-Thru Etiquette, a Handy Reference Guide. I encourage you to reference the legend in the original post should you need any reminders. Let’s talk about the DT lane itself. Though they come in various shapes, lengths, and landscaping designs, here are a few driving rules [...]
