Work and Miscellaneous: It's not what you think

It's not what you think

By DestinyJoy - 10/01/2017 13:47

Today, at Starbucks, I complimented the awkward nerdy barista's name tag because of the funny Sonic decorations on it. The dude took it as me flirting and gave me my drink with Sonic drawn on it. I had applied to work there and now I can't go back. FML

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By nerd - 16/10/2009 15:08 - Singapore

Today, I was on cloud nine when the beautiful waitress I frequently ordered takeaways from told me she didn't need to take my name as she remembers me from before. When I got my food, I saw the sales slip. On it she had written, "Cheeseburger - Fries - Coke - Nerdy guy with bad haircut." FML

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Nice

By Anonymous - 27/07/2024 09:00 - United Kingdom

Today, I was at a coffee shop, trying to get to know the cute new barista. I wanted to compliment his nice eyes, but I got nervous and blurted out, "You have nice elbows!" He stared at me, confused, as I quickly grabbed my coffee and left. Now I can't even imagine going back there. FML

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Fight or flight

By Jeffery89000 - 14/09/2024 14:00 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I went to my favorite coffee shop, ordered my usual, smiled at the barista I have a crush on, and confidently said, "You too!" when they told me to enjoy my drink. I have to find a new coffee shop. FML

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By joanikens - 26/03/2016 19:02 - United States - Buena Park

Today, I'm a barista at Starbucks. When my crush walked in and asked how much his coffee would cost, I said a date. He said he'd rather pay for the coffee. FML

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By DietKelp - 23/10/2015 10:30 - United States

Today, at work, I was fired from my job for being too "forward" to my boss. All I did was get him coffee and a biscuit from McDonald's to celebrate his 15-year anniversary working there. FML

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No coffee for you

By timmyb - 02/03/2009 03:03 - United States

Today, I walked into Starbucks for a job application. I asked the manager if they were hiring, as I really need a job. He looked me up and down and replied, "NO!" There was a 'Now hiring' sign in the window. FML

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Rookie mistake

By George P - 12/03/2025 22:00 - Canada

Today, I went up to a cute barista at the coffee shop and told her, “You make the best coffee, like seriously, you could make a career out of it.” She gave me a weird look and responded, “I AM a barista.” FML

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By Anonymous - 19/01/2010 01:56 - United States

Today, I walked into Jamba Juice like I do every day. I decided to order something different than I usually do, and was flattered when the cashier recognized me. Then he switched places with another employee, and from the back room I heard, "Hey, ugly's back again." FML

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Creepypasta

By Anonymous - 09/03/2013 06:06 - United States

Today, while I was working at Starbucks, a man came in and placed his order. I made his drink, topped it with whipped cream, and put the lid on. Some cream was seeping out of the top. He looked at me and said, "Good… you left a nipple." and slowly licked it off. FML

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Having multiple jobs may have its benefits

By Scoudrel - 26/02/2021 17:01

Today, I flirted with the cashier at the local bagel joint. I complimented her unique blue hair and got her number. Later on that evening, she served my girlfriend and me our food at a different restaurant. FML

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nonsensical 26

Sunday 8 January 2017 15:56

I think it was a cute, simple compliment that you gave and he was giving you a cute response. Doesn't confirm nor deny that you want to have his babies. You can go back, I promise.

CaityMandy 10

Sunday 8 January 2017 15:44

Why can't you go back?

Comments

acmariner99 25

Tuesday 10 January 2017 16:49

For some reason when you said "sonic" I thought you meant "sonic screwdriver." Or do you? My uncaffinatated brain is confused.

taywuhsaurusrex 19

Tuesday 10 January 2017 18:35

Pretty sure they mean Sonic the Hedgehog.

readingrachel 9

Tuesday 10 January 2017 19:03

He was probably trying to be friendly. He was probably trying to to do something nice for you

Devolution 8

Tuesday 10 January 2017 20:09

"Uncaffinatated"

ElizaWy 25

Tuesday 10 January 2017 21:09

<p>Okay, as a member of the awkward nerd brigade... no. It's not flirting. (Probably, anyway.) People like us suck at small talk, and we tend to rely on fandoms and common interests to make friends. If someone noted my sonic strewdriver sticking out of my pocket, I'd probably immediately offer doodles, too. Be friendly, say hi, ask him about his favorite video games, and see if you can't get that job. We might be a bit weird and awkward, but (in my opinion) we're well worth the inves

mariri9206 32

Tuesday 10 January 2017 21:32

@8 No, the definition of barista is "a person whose job involves preparing and serving different types of coffee." A female bartender is just a bartender. Why does there have to be a feminine version of a word for bartender?

Konarika 11

Tuesday 10 January 2017 23:14

Just because he drew Sonic on your drink as a response to your comment doesn't mean he's flirting...

mariri9206 32

Tuesday 10 January 2017 23:16

YDI for thinking he was flirting with you and for thinking he was thinking it was flirting. Not everyone thinks a kind act is flirting and not every kind act is flirting. It's just a drawing. I geuinely don't think he thought it was flirting or that he was flirting back.