Category Archives: Politeness

From the barista herself

Posted on October 22, 2014 by The Blonde Barista

Shannon Mitchell, who has worked as a barista for five years at a Michel’s Patisserie in South-West Sydney, has seen every kind of customer- from the best to the worst. I asked her to compile a list of her customer … Continue reading →

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The art of small talk

Posted on October 8, 2014 by The Blonde Barista

Small talk is anything but small. It’s a short conversation that shapes first impressions, implies politeness and founds a relationship. Small talk passes the time and avoids awkwardness, is super fun (at least I think it’s fun) and makes the … Continue reading →

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How to NOT use a phone

Posted on October 7, 2014 by The Blonde Barista

I’ll be completely honest- my phone is surgically attached to my hand like most young adults these days. It’s not just a phone- it’s my camera, iPod, GPS, news source and clock. I’d probably go so far as to say … Continue reading →

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