Barista at a coffee shop remembered my order after 6 months

I walked into this little spot near my office on 3rd Ave. Hadn't been there since February. The barista, a guy named Marco, just nodded and said 'oat latte, extra shot, right?' I was shocked. Made my entire day honestly. Such a small thing but it hit different after a rough morning. Anyone else have a stranger do something that turned your mood around?

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webb.ben2mo ago

Marco probably keeps track of regulars because it makes his own job more interesting, not just to be nice. That kind of genuine attention is rare and it cuts through the noise of a bad day.

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lee.drew2mo ago

Three years back at a coffee shop in Portland I had a barista named Jen who remembered I liked my latte with oat milk and an extra shot, even though I only stopped in every few weeks. She told me once she kept track of peoples orders because it made the morning rush less mind numbing, which I think is what @webb.ben is getting at with Marco. That kind of attention is like a little anchor in your day, something that says youre not just another face in the crowd. It doesnt take much effort from them but it means a lot to the person on the receiving end, especially on a rough day. I think thats why those small gestures stick with you longer than any fancy loyalty program ever could.

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