Today’s episode of Customer Interaction is a classic tale of polite conversation gone awry. I walked into the store after being out for a break and noticed that the “comfy chair” area near the front looked like a disaster. Half-consumed beverages and torn-up napkins littered the the table top. The floor was scattered with an [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Parenting Tip’
Open Mouth, Insert Slip-Resistant Footwear
Posted in Starbucks, tagged Awkward Encounters, Children, Did I Just Say That?, Not a Playground, Parenting Tip, Tornado on January 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
To Biscotti Or Not?
Posted in Starbucks, tagged Children, Parenting Tip, People Wear Me Out, Things you wish you could say on January 1, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I know most of you come to Starbucks for parenting advice (especially from childless baristas). As such, here’s a tidbit I hope you find helpful. When a 3-year old is pestering you for a biscotti and you are hogging up valuable real-estate directly in front of the cash register, do one of two things: Say [...]
