Coffee Etiquette

Were they laughing because you got a MickyD's coffee or because you use the Starbucks vanilla even though you didn't purchase your coffee from them?

The latter and because I did it so brazenly and didn't really care if people looked at me weird for doing it.  Because I have no pride, shame and don't get embarrassed.

They don't care if I buy McD's coffee.  They're a nice group and not snobbish, especially about something as lowly as coffee.

This action would NOT make me happy.  I would also say something to the man/women I was with letting him know it looks tacky. 

I might agree it is a bit out of line to not purchase anything at Starbucks but help yourself to the condiments.

Not the worst I have heard of though. My sister used to work at Starbucks and they had a guy that would bring a bowl of cereal and a spoon with him everyday. He would order a $1.00 drip coffee and then empty their milk container into his cereal bowl. 

They finally had to start hiding the milk when they saw him coming. 

Common now, be nice.  Not everyone who drinks Starbucks does it for the image of walking around with the cup.  I know plenty of people (one of my coworkers included) who like the taste of coffee and like the taste of GOOD coffee.  He drinks certain Starbucks blends but with nothing in it.  No sugar, cream, flavor or anything.  He's particular about his coffee because he enjoys the taste.

I have to admit, I'm the same way about beer when I can.  My favorite "corporate brew" is New Castle Brown Ale.  I like the taste of beer and refuse to drink stuff like Coors Light.

But this isn't about everyone else being snobby.  It's about what's wrong with me.  Shouldn't I feel wrong about what I did?  Why don't I feel bad about it?  Is it a capital offense and should I be put to death for it? 

But you were with a bunch of people who HAD purchased stuff at Starbucks.

I can see how they might think it's tacky if none of you had gone to Starbucks and you just walked in and took their vanilla, but I don't personally think so.

Then again, I think pink and red look really good together. *shrug*

Nope.  And if you see my last post in that thread, you'll see that she can be VERY forgiving! 

Yeah I'm kinda the same way. Not a coffee snob or anything but I'd make a joke about it to let them know I noticed, but hopefully not be a total B about it.

And now you attack my beloved Silver Bullet, have you no shame sir.

I guess not.  I take it you're one of the four voting to have me shot then? 

X2, Not a social stigma but out of line because it's dishonest.  Condiments fall into the Cost of Goods Sold column and are reflected on the balance sheet the same as lighting, equipement or any other supplies.  You could argue that it the value of the vanilla you used is insignificant but it all adds up and effects the bottom line.

I don't drink coffee, so what the hell do I know.

But I do know someone who owns a small restaurant and has had people come in and order a water and ask for 6 lemons, then proceed to take 5 sugar packets and make a lemonade. There is lemonade on the menu.

I'd say its not the worst offense ever, and I wouldn't cite you for theft. But come on, you know it's weird or you wouldn't ask. If you really don't care about coffee, why care about the flavors? You want vanilla, go to where they sell it.

I think the big thing is that now you've lost the high ground when comparing being frugal to your friends' elitism. You can't talk about the many ways starbucks sucks now, because they will always have a retort. "yeah well you stole from them for your precious low-rent coffee."

And there is where you really lost out, because reserving the right to be a complete tool about other peoples choices is a right and privilege I happen to love, so I guard it fiercely. You lose that curmudgeonly status when you participate.

If you really don't care, ok. But you posted it here, so you care at least a little.

You know what coors light and sex in a canoe have in common?

Naw I was the one who thought only women and metros drank starbucks.  I've got no problem with you taking the vanilla for your coffee, I've got problems with you putting vanilla flavoring in your coffee.

You bandited Starbucks.  I'm typically in the bandits are thieves camp, but I equate this to banditing a WTC race.  Screw 'em.  Now, were it a local coffee joint, cut your hand off.

Heck yeah to this. Denis Leary would be proud.