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used to find the prospect of everyone knowing you by name (and by order) humiliating, but after doing my time in the service industry i’ve come to find the idea of regulars really precious… i love being a routine part of people’s week 🫂
giving to small businesses on a regular basis is super rewarding ! you get to participate and invest in your local community - and it will usually invest itself in you one way or another :)
Oct 26, 2024
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i used to think being a regular was lame! but being a regular is awesome! i’ve been a regular at this coffee shop by my apartment for so long that “my baristas” are now just “my friends” :)
May 21, 2024
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seeing the same familiar faces each week, and saying hello to other locals. watching the going ons around you––knowing whats typical, and whats not. monotony is derided often, but it can be a real balm on a tumultuous life.
bonus: free drinks from time to time!!
Mar 26, 2025
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bolivian spot near my place started giving me extra sauce for free and yes maybe i'm bragging but getting that extra cup almost brought a tear to my eye. But as a barista i've also been on the flipside of this. I love when I greet someone with their name and they go "Oh my gosh you remembered my name?! Wait I feel like I should know your name now too!" Symbiotic relationship fr
May 19, 2025
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don’t just opt out of learning about that new concept, or checking out that hot new thing on the scene. i know it’s comfy letting stuff pass you by, but stay curious! be investigative!
Sep 25, 2024