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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Today, I went on an a date with a guy I met online. We were waiting in line at Starbucks when he turned to me and said, "Do you want anything?" Just before I was about to answer, he practically shoved in front of me and paid for himself. The cashier looked more horrified than I did. FML
Today, I worked up the courage to ask my crush out for coffee after work. She agreed and I confidently said, "Alright, it's a date!" She replied, "Haha, a date with you? I'm just going for the free coffee!" FML
Today, I was getting coffee with my aunt, and she asked me to pay. She then turned to the Barista and said, "He's never had a girlfriend before, and I wanted to show him that they take your money." The Barista laughed so hard she had to excuse herself. FML
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
Today, I emailed the guy I like to ask him on a coffee date. He responded, declining by telling me he never drinks coffee. We met at Starbucks. FML
Today, I tried to flirt with the cute barista by pretending to know a lot about coffee. I said, “I’ll take a macchiato, extra creamy.” He smiled and said, “That’s… not a thing.” I panicked and said, “Neither is my love life.” FML
Today, I went out for coffee with my sister and my crush. I spent the majority of the date flirting with my crush, and when he dropped us off at home, I told him I had fun on our date. He looked at me surprised and said he'd thought I'd tagged along on his date with my sister. FML
Today, I went on a coffee date with the man I've been in love with for a while. Before I knew what was going on, he'd started chatting up a pretty girl sitting nearby. I had to drink my coffee alone while he got her number. FML
Today, a cute guy asked me out for coffee. I like him but didn't want it to be easy, so I said, "Coffee dates are for broke bums, aim a little higher." He said, "Aight I will, peace out" and walked off. FML
Today, I went with my dad to Starbucks. There is this really cute guy who works there and he kept looking over at me, so I went over to say hi. He ended up asking if my dad was single. FML
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SorrowsReward 27
Chin up OP! I heard he listens to Nickelback while doing cross fit... You're better off without him ?
logan9875 15
Ouch...
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Comments (70)
SorrowsReward 27
Chin up OP! I heard he listens to Nickelback while doing cross fit... You're better off without him ?
MrLonelyHertz 23
So, were you stalking OP's crush, or did you just come up with that on the fly? lol
Wizardo 34
I heard he tell people he vapes whilst standing next to then at an empty urinal.
BoxFullOfLazy 25
Maybe he takes a picture of himself vaping by the urinal, then he goes to crossfit and asks people to look at this photograph.
DashPlays 18
How dare you insult crossfit you peasant!
amaindayyy46 20
I love Nickelback, I will never understand why people hate them.
interesting33 37
I've never understood the hate either - sounds like a bandwagon type thing
logan9875 15
Ouch...
Magnoxidans 19
At least you know that he's not interested and you can spend your time chasing someone worth your time :)
RebeccaRFT 18
Why is it that if someone rejects a date, they're automatically "Not worth their time"? Their worth doesn't drop just because they aren't interested in you.
snazz23 20
Because if they're not into you, it's pointless to waste your time.
Magnoxidans 19
That's what I meant Rebecca, not that he's not worth ANYONES time, just that he's not worth OPs time..
Mathalamus 25
you try to be clever, and it backfires. lesson learned here: dont try to be clever...
milehigh52 22
Hell no. OP should keep that cleverness and confidence where it is. That takes guts to say something like that and OP should keep those.
Mathalamus 25
being all clever and confident only gets you horribly crushed. especially since you are working, and you need to work, not flirt with the customers...
laden_swallow09 35
How about YOU sit down and not be clever, 37, while the rest of us have some fun in our lives?
SneezyBear 27
"being all clever and confident only gets you horribly crushed" as opposed to what, being unintelligent and timid? XD Just because rejection is always a possibility doesn't mean we should never take a chance. In any case, once OP decides to let the cat out of the bag she has to be prepared to take whatever reaction she gets, but if she has a thick enough skin, she's allowed to take a risk here and there and pick herself up when she falls, isn't she? Not up to you what she can or can't take.
Dylbro 18
He didn't have to be so rude about it, sorry OP.
sweetbliss3 37
I didn't think he was rude at all. what would have been rude was saying yes and then standing her up.
Sk8brdmenace 17
That dudes got a gf or is a complete dick. Neither of which u want. I'd of said yes, for sure
sweetpotato301 7
How is he a dick for not wanting a date? He's not obliged to go on a date with OP just because she asked
Salvanoi 23
I think #8 meant that yes he has the right to reject her but he could have been more polite.
tupe_fml 15
Um just because a guy doesn't want to go out with you doesn't make him a dick.
nellyphant 18
A date costs a lot more than a coffee, maybe he's not got a lot of money
hellobobismyname 24
Usually, whoever asks for the date also pays for the date.
mwali02 32
He's getting coffee at Starbucks. I'm sure he's got cash somewhere if he wanted to date. OP, don't be discouraged. We like your style. It will work on the right person! Hang in there! :)
Audem_fml 27
You can be proud for actually asking (woman empowerment!). You tried, now you know, now you can move on, because hell he's a dick. Don't have any regrets!
Waschlappen 23
Why is he a dick for not wanting to go on a date with OP? I don't think the way he turned her down was that bad either. I wouldn't know how to replay to that without saying something along the line of what he did.
yerawizardlizzy 27
Way to try to be a feminist and then drag down a guy in the process. You know, because feminism doesn't have enough of a man-hating rap as it is.
Audem_fml 27
Man-hating ? I think he's a dick because he could have just said "Sorry, but no thank you." and then pay. I don't like the way he rejected her. Don't worry that crush being a male or female doesn't change how I feel about that response.
tantanpanda 26
The fml didn't quote him, so he probably didn't say that. For all you know, he could have said "sorry, I think I'll just pay for my coffee instead", and OP is just relaying the event as him saying he'd rather pay for the coffee. Try to save face if you want. It's ok to call a guy a dick, but totally not to call a girl a bitch. mkay.
Audem_fml 27
Fair point, I actually thought he'd said that, so I take it back. I've nothing against calling a woman a bitch, so I don't see why I would have a problem calling a man a dick.
interesting33 37
#72 I don't know why your last two comments are getting downvoted - your reasoning is understandable and you are clarifying it - I don't agree with the first calling him a dick but I think your point of not having regrets is a good one, but I don't see why your later explanations are getting downvoted.
FunnnyGirrl 19
Maybe he got flustered and didn't even know what he replied... In an alternate FML world "Today, the cute barista I always see at Starbucks asked me out on a date. I panicked and rejected her, I think I screwed my chances, FML'
zinoxity 23
That's the most optimistic response I've read in years haha
ssnow_fml 20
He's drinking overpriced coffee at Starbucks, he obviously can afford a date. He's just not that into you. (he's probably also scared that if it goes bad he's going to have to find a new Starbucks.)