I was sipping a cup of piping-hot tea @ the Starbucks WeHo/24 Hour Fitness outlet when one of the barristas strolled over with a purpose and started to arrange four big leather easy-chairs in a "nook-like" setting.
I smiled.
"Cozy," I chuckled.
The pretty mid-twenties employee noted in a firm (but condescending tone of voice) that the Starbucks strategy was to psychologically "steer" guests who sauntered in the front door in the direction of the front counter & cashier so they wouldn't take a side route straight to the restroom.
I pointed out at this juncture that some patrons may have to relieve themselves.
So, of course, it was not only logical - but practical - that they may be inclined to head to the water closet first (limey term for head).
After all, what if they - as a Valley-girl might say:
"Like, really have-ta go".
A latte or specially-ordered cup of java takes a few seconds to conjure up - which means (perhaps tragically in some instances) that the poor soul have to cross their legs (and pray!) while they wait for the tasty beverage to appear at the take-out.
Then, after selecting a table and plunking down the Starbucks goodies, there would be a trot across the trendy cafe to the "John".
In that event, the beverage would have cooled off considerably by the time the patron was ready to stretch back and toss it back!
Of course, these youngsters aren't bright enough to figure that one out for themselves.
The neatly-attired personnel at Starbucks are trained to just Sell! Sell! Sell!
And now - exhibit their skills at giving a hefty heave-ho to the homeless - when they haplessly wander through the "unwelcome" door.
"They smell," she sniped - with what I thought for one sliver of a second was a pointed nod in my direction - as she moved on to carry out the rest of her perfunctory duties.
At this juncture, I surreptitiously sniffed my own "pits" (when no one was glancing in my direction) and did the old hand-cup gesture at my mouth (breathing out slowly) to verify my breath was not a dragon Meister, either.
In the final analysis?
No wonder the logo for the Seattle-based giant has become the symbol of greed!
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