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Illinois Server Uses 'Black Belt in Customer Service' to Expertly De-escalate a…
While serving a customer coffee, a whiny Karen got upset over price and tried to cause a scene in an Illinois coffee shop.
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Viral Video Highlights Barista's Poise Amidst Customer Outburst
A recent viral video has brought to light the often-unseen challenges faced by service industry professionals, featuring a barista's remarkable composure during a heated exchange with a customer. The incident, which took place at a coffee trailer, involved a customer expressing multiple grievances about her drink order. The video, shared by TikTok user Erika Is Odd, documents the interaction where the customer first questioned the total cost of her two $7 drinks, claiming an $18 charge was incorrect. Erika explained the pricing, including syrup and tax. The customer then shifted her complaint to the drink's temperature, stating it was not hot enough. Erika promptly offered to remake the drink for free. The customer, however, insisted, "I would like you to add something to it to make it hotter and I don't want you to throw that all away." Erika responded with professional clarity, stating, "No, but your experience is worth that $7. Your $7 (experience) is worth me pouring that down the drain so that your experience is better," explaining that adding hot milk would simply dilute the beverage. After further discussion, the customer ultimately changed her order to a plain latte, requesting no mocha syrup. Erika fulfilled the request, also informing the customer that, by law, drinks are served at a standard temperature, and requests for 'extra hot' must be made explicitly. Upon receiving the new drink, the customer simply stated, "It's fine now, thank you." Erika concluded the interaction by offering a sleeve and wishing the customer a good day, before apologizing to other customers who had witnessed the scene. In a concluding text overlay, Erika detailed the customer's behavior, which included yelling and complaining to other patrons, some of whom were minors, and threatening to defame the business. She emphasized that the customer's treatment of service workers was "completely unacceptable" and confirmed that the individual is "no longer welcome at the trailer." The video has resonated widely, with many viewers commending Erika's grace and professionalism in the face of adversity.
