Interesting article about the clash of Starbucks with local culture
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/31/bu...nted=all&_r=1&

All of the things listed are why I don't frequent Starbucks (drinking 'on the go' in a paper cup, fake chumminess by taking my name, lack of espresso drinks with a decent taste)

Generally the people I see on Paris streets carrying a Starbucks paper cup seem to be American tourists. I walk past one almost every day in favour of other, better-to-me choices.