Starbucks Employee Charges ‘Rude’ Customers More: ‘They’re like “can I get a sauce” im like yeah that’ll be .50 cents’

In a viral video that has caught the attention of many, a Starbucks employee unveils a tactic they use to deal with rude customers – hitting them where it hurts the most, their wallets.

This revelation has sparked a conversation about the treatment of service workers and the little ways they can fight back.

The Viral Video

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Amber, a Starbucks employee, shared a video where she is seen working at the cash register. Initially displaying a neutral facial expression, her expression soon morphs into a smug one as she reenacts her experience of dealing with a rude customer. Through a text overlay on the video, Amber shares,

 “When the customer gets rude so all the extras I didn’t charge for get put on and now their $4 drink is $10.” 

The video is set to the backdrop of the viral song “Haters Anthem” by the sibling band Infinity Song, a tune that has become a popular choice for workers sharing their frustrations and tactics online.

Community Response

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The video has garnered nearly 1.2 million views and about 234 comments. Many viewers, especially fellow baristas, resonated with Amber’s actions, sharing their similar experiences in the comments section. 

Comments ranged from adding charges for oat milk and cold foam to charging for extra pumps of syrup if the customer displayed a bad attitude.

One user said,

“I usually try to give customers some kind of coupon or discount.. not the rude ones tho. They pay full price.”

Another on added,

“fr if they keep pushing and then they’re like “can I get a sauce” im like yeah that’ll be .50 cents idc it’s attitude fr”

Workers from various industries chimed in with their strategies as well. For instance, a Subway employee mentioned charging for guacamole if a customer angered them, while another from a pizza establishment admitted to not applying coupons to orders of rude customers. 

The consensus among the community seems to be a simple yet powerful message: “The take away is just don’t be rude,” as one commenter aptly pointed out.

Not an Isolated Case

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In a Reddit thread that has caught the attention of netizens, a coffee shop has taken a novel approach to fostering respect and courtesy within its premises. The establishment has instituted a policy where customers displaying rude behavior are charged more for their purchases.

This initiative not only serves as a deterrent to discourteous behavior but also actively encourages positive interactions between customers and staff.

As this news circulates, it sparks a broader conversation about the treatment of service industry workers, potentially heralding a shift in customer service dynamics where respect and kindness become the norm, not the exception.

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The order, shared by a user who is a certified food enthusiast, included various items from the popular pizza chain.

Sources

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This article was produced and syndicated by Viral Chatter. It was inspired by this video:

@eternalfarie since my other one blew up, ill post this one too lol #fypシ #starbucksbarista ♬ Haters Anthem – Infinity Song

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