[blueerica]

Sorry to tell you that around 95% of Starbucks "partners" don't make a good drink. I do know a handful that do, but the temperatures and time Starbucks allow things to go to are a shame. Not that Peet's employees, or employees of just about any chain all hold by exacting standards. Though I'm glad I was taught well, I know too much. I'm shocked and appalled by most coffeehouse "baristas" and have a hard time enjoying anything outside of their basic coffees and teas.

Smaller coffee places like Keane... *drool*

Woah... sorry for that tangent, enjoy your latte and be glad you're not cursed as I am.

On that note, why do names like "cast member" and "partner" pop up. Everyone in my family has been a cast member, with the exception of my grandfather and myself, at one time or another, so the term is entrenched. For me, it helps remind me that it's a show and they're playing a part. While to some that may speak of unity and perfection, I know that they're doing it all as part of the show, and I'm okay with that. I'm there for the show. (even at the front desk) Back to the topic at hand, the front desk CM was clearly didn't know his lines.