How to have fun in Starbucks (coffee size)

Ever ordered coffee in Starbucks? Surely, you must have gone thru the experience of ordering tall, grande or venti sized Frappucino?

Ever wonder what's with this sizing lingo? One forumers by the name of funnymonkey pointed out that the purpose of the lingo at Starbucks is to streamline the process for the person making the drinks.

The barista doesn't care how you order it, and they aren't correcting you when they call out your drink. If you order a small decaf latte with one shot of vanilla and skim milk, they will call out "tall,decaf, one pump vanilla, non-fat latte" and they will call out the exact same thing if you order a tall, decaf, one pump vanilla non-fat latte.

The lingo is necessary for the person making the drink to know what they're making, and using the same words every time eliminates confusion. The order is the order of the little boxes on the cup, where the barista marks down what the drink is so that they remember it after they make the seven drinks before yours.

They call out the size first, so they know what size cup to grab - iced first if it is iced, because those are different cups. Then the rest is the order of the little boxes on the cup.

It's a very efficient system, and seriously, no one behind the counter cares whether or not you use it. They also have no say in whether or not it is used. They must use it, so giving them crap about calling a small a tall is a waste of breath. Call it what you want. You'll get the coffee you ordered.

Customers have started using the lingo because everyone likes to feel like they're in the know.

Right,
*points at the largest cup on display* can I have a Jumbo Mocha Frap please?
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Oh, remember to (__insert funny name__) when the barista ask for your name to be written on the cup!

Honda Hybrid - Insight, CR-Z, Jazz Hybrid

Hi everyone,

I have been busy at work lately.

I've got involved in project from Honda.

The new hybrid car launch with the theme - "Naturally Driven".

My task is to bring the proposition “Naturally Driven” alive in media.. 

The idea is simple:

We all know that our automotive way of life has had a massive impact on the environment.

We also know that hybrid cars are crucial part of the Green revolution.

However,

People are not as excited when it comes to green activities or recycling effort.

Hence,

We try to make green fun.

Like a splash of fun,
Honda will make green fun by creating meaningful human experiences

Thus our journey of captivating audience thru media innovation begins..

..in the form of naturally drawn billboard!!

  

The ingredient is simple:

1. find people who loves drawing.

2. ask them what does naturally driven means to them.

3. gives them space to illustrate their idea.

4. tadaaa! naturally drawn billboard (instead of conventional printing.)

Simple, meaningful, and fun experience!


Let me know if you have got suggestions!

#Honda #Hybrid #Jazz #Insight #CRZ

Preparation

70% done will put in finishing touch tonight

Honda hybrid car - naturally driven, naturally drawn billboard

Discussions

Drafting

Work in progress

Having fun painting

passion is those who enjoy their work, the paint is environmentally friendly

I see an owl there..

so this is naturally drawn

late nights

It has gone moldy.

"what's wrong with your blog? it has gone moldy."

Indeed..

Moldy, just like when one had too much drinks.

Moldy, just like someone who seldom called home.

Moldy, just like the lips detached from cigarettes for months.

Moldy, just like the eyes who are glued to computer all week.

Moldy, just like how I screwed up the sweet cake my mom gave me.

Moldy, just like the mandarin oranges left on the work desk for weeks now.

Moldy, just like the taste of CNY this year.

Moldy, just like the month of February.

Perhaps, March will treat me better.

Perhaps, Japan will cheer me up.

Perhaps, I miss her.

Perhaps, love.

Perhaps.