8 Rules For Coffee Shop Etiquette Straight From The Baristas
Pumpkin Spice Latte season is almost here. According to Popsugar, Starbucks usually rolls out its PSL on the third Tuesday of August, which falls on the 24th this year. That means coffee shops are about to see an uptick in traffic very soon.
Related: Starbucks Is Helping You Get A Head Start On Pumpkin Spice Season
Knowing they’re about to get a lot busier, baristas have shared some rules they hope customers will observe when ordering their lattes and other made-to-order beverages. After all, it’s not easy standing on your feet all day, working with hot liquids, and dealing with a demanding public. Here’s what some baristas told Business Insider they want customers to understand:
- Don’t read the whole menu. Ask questions but keep the line moving.
- Don’t expect service with a smile all the time and give baristas their space.
- The customer is not always right.
- Be patient.
- Make yourself comfy, but don’t overdo it.
- Be a respectful remote worker and don’t overstay your welcome.
- Be courteous if you come as a group.
- Spend money and don’t forget to tip.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 09: Store manager Erica Bond (L) rings up a drink order for Valerie Fogo of Nevada at Sambalatte in Boca Park Fashion Village. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
