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Starbucks now serving white guilt with their frapuchinos (Race together campaign)

I was served by Mr. Peet himself back in the 70s at the Vine St, store. He was a very white Dutch dude. I love to tell the story so thanks. I worked at groovy Walnut Square in those days. It was former Peet's employess who started Starbucks on his model and obviously exceeded that model in terms of corporate success.

Srsly, I will say this. On the one hand, this desire to be politically correct and get all into "process" makes me want t retch. On the other hand, the fact that this corporation is trying to engage people in something more than providing a service comes at a time when so many of us feel powerless in their grasp. By participating, you can either see it as being a useful idiot while they make money, OR, more positively, somehow contributing to better human communication and values. I think its somewhere in between...

The reason is that, for better or worse, Starbucks have managed to become a town plaza of sorts in many places, where conversations pertinent to the local communities take place. To me, its an interesting phenom. It would be disingenuous to deny that this is taking place. I would prefer they talk about climate change or just about anything besides the super-charged race topic, though.....
 
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Reli said:
I'm willing to bet store management tells employees what to write/say. Giving them a list of 20-30 "acceptable statements". There's no way each employee is capable of dreaming up that stuff.
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There's always a one gem in a bucket of sand. I hired a former *$ manager about a year ago. No degree and no previous paid tech experience. One of the best hires in recent memory. Superb customer service skills, work ethic, attitude, passion for the product, and ability to learn. Wish I had more like him. :thumbup
 
Hooli said:
Room for cream?
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Ha. Next time, instead of cream, I'm going to ask the barista for whip cream because it stays on top and doesn't mix with the coffee. And then start the race conversation. It should be a good starting point.
 
I never go to Starbucks for anything. But if I did, I'd stop.:rolleyes
 
I think its dumb tho I wojnt stop buying from them. its not touchy enouygh of a subject for me to do so
 
Marcoose said:
Ha. Next time, instead of cream, I'm going to ask the barista for whip cream because it stays on top and doesn't mix with the coffee.
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:cool

Nougat baby floatin' down
On a cotton candy cloud
Floating by a chocolate baby
Thinkin' bout his creamy center
Don't bite alright don't bite alright
The nougat gets a taste
Ask if it's appropriate slippin'
Through wetness
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