“Chai Tea Latte, “ You hear the barista call out as a girl rushes to meet the man holding her cup. She snacked the cup from his hands and she rushes out the door while glaring at anyone who looked her way. Stopping and turning back, the young girl holds the door for an elderly man. She’s a little spicy and a little sweet just like her drink.
Next, the chimes from the door bell and a man with his chest puffed out and his arms flexed sidesteps through the door. He is very health oriented you can already tell from taking one look at him. He deepens his voice as he orders the house blend without any cream or sugar. He’s a tough guy and he’s strong just like his black coffee.
You are startled by the sound of cups falling to the ground as a young girl hits her backpack on a display. She continuously apologizes as she picks up the cups and other items that may have fallen. Holding a twenty-dollar bill in her hand with a smile on her face she orders a frappuccino and is very grateful for the service she received. She might be a little too sweet just like her sugary treat.
Rushing through the doors is a business man wearing a suit, tie, and a Bluetooth. He is loudly talking through his Bluetooth. He pre-ordered his Café Americano with an extra shot, he throws a twenty in the tip jar and he’s back to his business call. He’s rich just like the deep blend of espresso.
A tall man with a scarf and glasses sits in the corner of the shop undisturbed by all the hustle and bustle that is occurring around him. He is relaxed. He sips on an ice coffee as he calmly reads a book. He’s chill just like his iced drink.
A very average young man waits patiently in line as you see him flirting with the cashier for five minutes; she’s enjoying the conversation and begins to blush. He orders a cappuccino and stands next to the bar and continues making eye contact at the young lady. She writes her number on the cup. He’s excited that all his lines worked this time. He’s smooth just like his foamy beverage.
A woman wearing a cat shirt and polka dot pants awkwardly walks towards the cashier. The woman refuses to make eye contact with the cashier while she orders a Carmel Macchiato. She thanks the cashier and drops a couple pennies in the tip jar. She is sweet but also an acquired taste just like her espresso filled drink.
So now when you’re observing all of the people at your local coffee shop take a moment to guess what drink they order based on how they interact with those around them… It might just surprise you.
