Things you don't want to hear in front of you in line....
Sep 7, 2012, 1:39 pm
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Years and years ago, when Mr. Kipper was a LCpl. in the Marine Corps, we went out to a sports bar to watch a Steelers game. At the time, we had two separate bank accounts with debit cards, plus one credit card. Between the two of us, we were earning less than what one of us earns now, so going out was a treat.This was before internet banking was popular, and while I thought we'd be fine and could easily pay for our meals, all three cards came back as declined for the full amount.
We ended up using the credit card for a portion and one of the bank cards for the other portion of the bill. That was the last time we went out without knowing exactly how much money we could spend and having multiple ways to pay for it!
Sep 8, 2012, 10:49 am
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I do have some sympathy for those cases. My credit card company's fraud detection procedures have caused me some trouble in the past. It seems that two companies in different states billing my card at the same time is suspicious, even though that is sure to happen a few times with on-line purchases. 
Sep 8, 2012, 1:37 pm
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I do have some sympathy for those cases. My credit card company's fraud detection procedures have caused me some trouble in the past. It seems that two companies in different states billing my card at the same time is suspicious, even though that is sure to happen a few times with on-line purchases.
Sep 19, 2012, 10:49 am
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Stopped at a non-chain burrito bar type restaurant for lunch today. It was obvious the two women in front of me had never dined at one before. I probably should've left when their answer to the question of "What kind of tortilla do you want?" was "What do you mean I need to pick a tortilla?" D'oh! The one saw the cilantro and said, "I'll take some spinach on my burrito." The employee explained that it was cilantro, although at that point, I'd probably have enjoyed it more if he'd just tossed a bunch on without correcting her.
Sep 24, 2012, 11:35 am
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If I ever had to order subway for the office, I'd tell everyone to write down exactly what they wanted on their sub - if it isn't written down, you don't get it. Oh, you wanted Mayo and banana peppers? TOO BAD!
Sep 24, 2012, 12:39 pm
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The worst is at subway, when they start asking the person ordering for everyone what veggies and condiments should be the first of the 8 subs they're ordering. At the same time there is a second employee still asking what cheese and if they want it toasted for one of the other subs in the order. The person just gets the deer in headlights look and can't seem to get their crap together.
If I ever had to order subway for the office, I'd tell everyone to write down exactly what they wanted on their sub - if it isn't written down, you don't get it. Oh, you wanted Mayo and banana peppers? TOO BAD!
If I ever had to order subway for the office, I'd tell everyone to write down exactly what they wanted on their sub - if it isn't written down, you don't get it. Oh, you wanted Mayo and banana peppers? TOO BAD!
I've found that at places like Subway, it's easier to either give them all of the subs in the order at once, waiting on veggies and condiments until the bread, meat, and cheese are covered, or complete one sub at a time.
Sep 24, 2012, 11:58 pm
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It was me you didn't want in front of you this week: at Starbucks about 7pm, I ordered a medium (I refuse to use their silly names) decaf coffee.
The perky counter person responded: "OK! Shall we do a pour over or are just wanting an Americano?"
Me: "I have no idea what you just said. I want a medium decaf coffee."
The perky counter person responded: "OK! Shall we do a pour over or are just wanting an Americano?"
Me: "I have no idea what you just said. I want a medium decaf coffee."
Sep 25, 2012, 12:29 am
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It was me you didn't want in front of you this week: at Starbucks about 7pm, I ordered a medium (I refuse to use their silly names) decaf coffee.
The perky counter person responded: "OK! Shall we do a pour over or are just wanting an Americano?"
Me: "I have no idea what you just said. I want a medium decaf coffee."
The perky counter person responded: "OK! Shall we do a pour over or are just wanting an Americano?"
Me: "I have no idea what you just said. I want a medium decaf coffee."
Sep 25, 2012, 6:42 am
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It was me you didn't want in front of you this week: at Starbucks about 7pm, I ordered a medium (I refuse to use their silly names) decaf coffee.
The perky counter person responded: "OK! Shall we do a pour over or are just wanting an Americano?"
Me: "I have no idea what you just said. I want a medium decaf coffee."
The perky counter person responded: "OK! Shall we do a pour over or are just wanting an Americano?"
Me: "I have no idea what you just said. I want a medium decaf coffee."
A few weeks ago, I asked Mr. Kipper to go through a Starbucks drive-thru. It was around 12 PM, and I wanted a small (tall) dark roast coffee. Mr. Kipper, upon hearing me say tall, orders a "large dark roast coffee." The response was, "We only brew the dark roast in the mornings. Would you like a pour over?" I don't know who was more confused--the employee or Mr. Kipper, as neither one understood the other.
Sep 25, 2012, 8:13 am
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Sep 25, 2012, 2:33 pm
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Failure to plan on your part does not mean I should be inconvenienced.
I don't mind if people place an order that is for a few people in the drive-thru, but if it's for more than 3 or 4 (and requires multiple drink carriers, etc), I think it's time to go inside. I do mind, if added to that reasonably large order, people either use several coupons or have special requests for each item. To me, drive-thrus especially should be fast, and as such, should not be used for huge orders (to feed 6) or for multiple special requests.
I don't mind if people place an order that is for a few people in the drive-thru, but if it's for more than 3 or 4 (and requires multiple drink carriers, etc), I think it's time to go inside. I do mind, if added to that reasonably large order, people either use several coupons or have special requests for each item. To me, drive-thrus especially should be fast, and as such, should not be used for huge orders (to feed 6) or for multiple special requests.
Sep 25, 2012, 5:28 pm
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My favourite place just does one size - like it or leave it. It's larger than usual which suits me, and they do double shots for no extra charge. I've only been to starbucks once and it was so pointlessly confusing that I would never return (well, that and the fact that their alleged coffee is rubbish).