tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post7008268872504381501..comments2023-10-26T02:32:15.890-07:00Comments on Run-ning Amok: First World ProblemsCharhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13819714901550763235noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-21785998764424113922014-02-27T14:01:02.092-08:002014-02-27T14:01:02.092-08:00If you were to visit me in Italy I would offer you...If you were to visit me in Italy I would offer you soy cappuccino ... you can be sure :) <br />Completely agree with Teamarcia: if I were you I would find another shop! <br />Giorgiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586919083285187135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-82681526263383767422014-02-26T22:34:32.894-08:002014-02-26T22:34:32.894-08:00Heh, I'm a mocha drinker. What does that make ...Heh, I'm a mocha drinker. What does that make me? ;)Angela Knottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01596658700954456205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-6313436961430833112014-02-26T14:09:42.188-08:002014-02-26T14:09:42.188-08:00No question ... this is coffee. This is important....No question ... this is coffee. This is important. You must tell her. Point out very gently that you want a cappucino. Not a latte. And you are really looking forward to that foam with some chocolate on the top ....You can use flattery and say you know they do the best ones there. Good luck. Be strong. As strong as good coffee. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596142995497292286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-8031216784952491172014-02-26T07:24:35.257-08:002014-02-26T07:24:35.257-08:00So you're asking for capuccino and getting Lat...So you're asking for capuccino and getting Latte?? Being the queen of evasion that I am, I'd find another shop. If not that, then you do need to say something no matter how sweet she is she's making a mistake and should get what you ordered.Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-9029885341644766012014-02-26T06:35:31.687-08:002014-02-26T06:35:31.687-08:00Please say something! I certainly would. I am not ...Please say something! I certainly would. I am not human until I have my first coffee of the day, and multiple incorrect orders would probably tip me over the fine line between sub-human and rage.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281336239355942919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-79968528753373611782014-02-26T05:55:05.185-08:002014-02-26T05:55:05.185-08:00Certainly a problem that needs to be addressed! I&...Certainly a problem that needs to be addressed! I'm a cappuccino drinker myself and would not drink lattes. I would just tell her straight that she's getting it wrong...while smiling and really being friendly :)Johannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588120934444485158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-47007062191732101562014-02-26T05:08:52.905-08:002014-02-26T05:08:52.905-08:00And on a serious note: I guess I'm your only r...And on a serious note: I guess I'm your only rude reader. Why bring it to her gently. She's paid to do her job, she's paid to let you leave as a happy customer, she's just not doing her job right. You have every right to say something, you pay for it.<br />Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-56407526408246764852014-02-26T05:07:34.027-08:002014-02-26T05:07:34.027-08:00We are talking about coffee here (cappucino for me...We are talking about coffee here (cappucino for me too please) and it doesn't matter if you break her heart of if she bursts into tears after you told her she's doing it wrong. Again: we are talking about coffee here.<br /><br />Don't mess with our coffee, just do it right!<br /><br />Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10287705328335828286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-42612883652194588302014-02-25T22:39:20.541-08:002014-02-25T22:39:20.541-08:00I have a plan:
Perhaps you could say, "I thi...I have a plan:<br /><br />Perhaps you could say, "I think I'll try a cappuccino today," and see what she does. Then the next day, "I loved your cappuccino so much yesterday I'll have another." <br /><br />She'll think she turned you into a cappuccino drinker because of her exceptional cappuccino-making skills. Or something. Debhttp://debbish.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-10748575693758233392014-02-25T21:39:31.946-08:002014-02-25T21:39:31.946-08:00I think next time you order both a latte and a cap...I think next time you order both a latte and a cappuccino, then then call her over and say, after a couple of sips, I like this one...coach dionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464619260070895703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-6527244884263610952014-02-25T20:30:15.080-08:002014-02-25T20:30:15.080-08:00If prices of lattes and cappuccinos are the same t...If prices of lattes and cappuccinos are the same there as they are in the US, then it's definitely a first world problem of epic proportions. I pretty much don't like confrontation so I completely understand your hesitation. Good luck!!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174883718651790845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-57253377292575648852014-02-25T19:57:23.356-08:002014-02-25T19:57:23.356-08:001. Always say something about coffee, for pete'...1. Always say something about coffee, for pete's sake. It's sacred. <br />2.I must not know what a cappuccino is. I thought it latte had hot milk, maybe kind of frothy, and cappuccino had steamed, foamy milk. What do I know, though. I never drink either! Graciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05641028266038110278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-54313107510297278482014-02-25T17:20:31.719-08:002014-02-25T17:20:31.719-08:00You've got to get what you want. You're pa...You've got to get what you want. You're paying for it! Be polite (of course you would be) but somehow let her know what you want. Or find a new shop!ajhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851129364728161965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-21203905337462277142014-02-25T17:04:38.199-08:002014-02-25T17:04:38.199-08:00I agree with everybody else - you definitely need ...I agree with everybody else - you definitely need to say something. Heaven knows I could never up my game with the scarves and whatnot, so I wouldn't wish that on you. I like the idea of passing it off like you're trying something new. What a fun whimsy - a cappucino!! :)Pahlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276879379865126005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-5780858678139713242014-02-25T16:57:00.466-08:002014-02-25T16:57:00.466-08:00Is she the same staffer who takes your order? If ...Is she the same staffer who takes your order? If not, it's a bit harder, but...if you're willing to play naive, you could ask her the difference between a latte and cappuccino, then specifically note that you'd like to try a cappuccino. Or say something like, "You know, I recently got a drink here that had a bit of chocolate powder on top. I'd really like to have that today! What was it?"<br /><br />I have an American sense of customer service, but you *should* be getting what you ask (and pay) for, so speak up!!! [And let us know how it goes.]<br /><br />Signed, A Latte Drinker Who Wouldn't Want a Cappuccino....Holly @ Run With Hollyhttp://www.runwithholly.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-19976208262869279702014-02-25T16:29:11.643-08:002014-02-25T16:29:11.643-08:00You must say something! This is your big indulgenc...You must say something! This is your big indulgence for the day so you can't let it slide. Please post a follow up!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-41092869514804418762014-02-25T14:54:52.649-08:002014-02-25T14:54:52.649-08:00I would definitely say something or who knows what...I would definitely say something or who knows what you may be drinking in the future. ;)<br /><br />Now I just have to sit here and wait for your story on how you transformed into a cappucino drinker again! Erica Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760964844822684302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-56758370659709203462014-02-25T14:44:46.938-08:002014-02-25T14:44:46.938-08:00I would just say, "I'm going to try somet...I would just say, "I'm going to try something new today" -and order you cappuccino!! Tell her you're branching out by switching from a latte to a cappuccino!!Kimhttp://day-with-kt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-55745391578818536672014-02-25T14:30:06.239-08:002014-02-25T14:30:06.239-08:00You are clever and funny. Just tell her in a nice ...You are clever and funny. Just tell her in a nice funny way so she doesn't feel bad. But I would definitely say something! Get what you want!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770104768123714471.post-42954254056764250172014-02-25T14:12:58.275-08:002014-02-25T14:12:58.275-08:00no matter how trivial, id say something because yo...no matter how trivial, id say something because you simply are not getting what you're ordering. Scrappytbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903936287728716648noreply@blogger.com