Calorie Counting Cathy

She was in again today. I was working the register this morning when she arrived. She ordered her usual "half-caff" with steamed skim milk.

She then picked up one of our new products, read the back and reacted, "can you believe how many calories are in this? What happened to healthy eating? Why would you even *sell* this? I mean, really!"

"No, I've never looked at the calorie count" I casually replied.

She looked back at the line behind her to ensure her audience was watching for what was about to become an 'education of the poor barista' and those nearby were indeed watching. "People need to be aware of their calorie intake and this is appalling!"

I quipped, "I don’t know about you, but when I'm concerned about my calorie intake I eat at home. It's the only way to control calories, wouldn't you agree?" I asked, as I nodded my head in agreement with myself.

I admit my thoughts and likely my expression were condescending. And, I'm ok with that.

Go home and make a salad, Calorie Counting Cathy, and stop finding new, ridiculous ways of complaining about calories every day!!!!! (Yesterday's was to me behind the bar, can you please make sure to use steamed *skim* milk? The other day I was given what felt like 2% based on how thick and *gross* it was. I ask for skim for a reason you know.).

Ahh, the joys of customer service.

Be sure to tip your baristas, and bye for now.
Currently (de)Caffeinated, Dee