That Just Happened!

I love Starbucks.  I know I am paying a lot of money for milk, coffee and a little bit of chocolate syrup, but there is something about ordering a “Decaf Grande Nonfat No-whip Mocha” that just makes me feel so grown up.  I realize with the decaf mocha it is really just glorified hot chocolate, but again, it just makes me happy.  I try not to make it a daily event because it can get expensive, but I decided to treat myself this morning before work. 

I placed my order with the Barista and handed him the money.  $10.10.  He looked at me strangely, but said “okay…”  I wondered what was the matter, but when I looked at the register I saw $4.64.  Immediately I realized my error.  I apologized saying “I had it in my head I was ordering a Venti, that’s why I gave you the 10 cents.  Cause they are $5.09″  He laughed and said “no problem, I was wondering why you gave me a dime.  Well here’s your change.” 

Already I felt like a total dolt.  I mean I ordered decaf for cryin-out-loud.  I couldn’t even use the excuse “oh it’s before my morning coffee”!  I just waited for him to give me my change and as I am walking away he feels some reassurance is necessary so he says…

“Don’t worry.  I’m here to serve, not to judge.”  But I think he already did.  

Yeah, That Just Happened!