I'm a barista at a different coffee shop and that's what I said to my coworker. They all ended up ganging up on me...

Yes, those who work at Starbucks have Barista as their title, but they really don't do the same work as a Barista in non-corporate chain coffee shops. They're drinks are all spelled out for them, while working at a smaller coffee shop it's more like Bartending with coffee as opposed to alcohol. Bartenders usually get paid more than minimum wage plus tips, because they have special training. Starbucks is like the McDonalds of the coffee world, really not the same. I tip Baristas at real coffee shops, but on the few occasions I've been to Starbucks, I didn't feel it necessary. Just like I tip waiters and waitresses at a restaurant who serve me a burger, but not the person behind the counter at McDonalds or Burger King.

I work at cold stone and we've got a tip jar and we make pretty good money off of it. It's not up to you who should be tipped. If people want to tip someone, then let them. It really does help the employees out, especially during the winter when I'm working like 4 or 5 hours a week.

I worked at Starbucks for over a year and I'd have to disagree with you. So many people would come in and order more than the standard drink recipe. Steaming milk and pouring shots properly is an acquired skill, and not everyone can get the hang of it. I think if you're a regular and get the same consistent service from your barista then tipping them is worth it and definitely appreciated.

Yo Taylor that's the bin. That's not yours. Just because you wrote your name on it doesn't make it so. You need to stop telling people it's yours. Also you need to stop eating from there. You are not Brick. ;)

I don't think it's a joke. When I'm actually tipping a waiter or waitress that actually makes less than minimum wage. I'm not going to tip someone that all they did was pour my coffee in a cup, call out my name, and then plop the cup down on a counter for me to retrieve.