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Standing in the queue for the Cashpoint I over heard two young people discussion their employment prospects.
"we should go over to that cafe again, they have got two jobs in the window, part time chef and a barista"
Other one (young blonde lady)
"why would a solicitor work in a cafe ?"
"we should go over to that cafe again, they have got two jobs in the window, part time chef and a barista"
Other one (young blonde lady)
"why would a solicitor work in a cafe ?"
Edited by Gargamel on Monday 1st June 13:16
WorAl said:
so....why would a solicitor work in a cafe?
Because they're crap at soliciting?
Im with you on this one.Because they're crap at soliciting?
I do not understand it at all.
THere is either a catering career known as "a barsita" that I have never heard of which would make sense of this whole debacle- but if that were the case it is such an uncommon job description that it would be madness to mack the woman for not having heard of it.
Or the cafe wanted a proper 'barrister' but that would be wierd and unlikely. Unless thats the point. But then why spell it "barista" ?
Where do you live that there espresso hasn't yet reached...?
In English, barista is a name applied to a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word is borrowed from Italian, where it has a wider meaning of "bartender". The term persists in American coffeehouse jargon, with many employers such as Starbucks officially utilizing the title for such employees. Often, among coffee enthusiasts, the term is reserved for one who has acquired some level of expertise or particular skill in the preparation of such drinks. Within certain circles, its meaning is expanding to include what might be called a "coffee sommelier" — a professional who is highly skilled in coffee preparation with a comprehensive understanding of coffee, coffee blends, espresso, quality, coffee varieties, roast degree, espresso equipment and maintenance.
The word barista is of Italian origin. In Italy, a barista is a male or female "bartender", who typically works behind a counter, serving both hot drinks (such as espresso), and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The plural in English is baristas, while in Italian the plural is baristi for masculine or mixed sex (baristi: “barmen”, “bartenders”) or bariste for feminine (bariste: “barmaids”).
In English, barista is a name applied to a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word is borrowed from Italian, where it has a wider meaning of "bartender". The term persists in American coffeehouse jargon, with many employers such as Starbucks officially utilizing the title for such employees. Often, among coffee enthusiasts, the term is reserved for one who has acquired some level of expertise or particular skill in the preparation of such drinks. Within certain circles, its meaning is expanding to include what might be called a "coffee sommelier" — a professional who is highly skilled in coffee preparation with a comprehensive understanding of coffee, coffee blends, espresso, quality, coffee varieties, roast degree, espresso equipment and maintenance.
The word barista is of Italian origin. In Italy, a barista is a male or female "bartender", who typically works behind a counter, serving both hot drinks (such as espresso), and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The plural in English is baristas, while in Italian the plural is baristi for masculine or mixed sex (baristi: “barmen”, “bartenders”) or bariste for feminine (bariste: “barmaids”).
Dupont666 said:
Oh for the love of god.....
a barista is a name applied to a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word is borrowed from Italian, where it has a wider meaning of "bartender".
Everyone happy now?
I genuinely never knew that.a barista is a name applied to a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word is borrowed from Italian, where it has a wider meaning of "bartender".
Everyone happy now?
And I suspect somebody looking for a job in starbucks wouldn't, either
Dupont666 said:
Oh for the love of god.....
a barista is a name applied to a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word is borrowed from Italian, where it has a wider meaning of "bartender".
Everyone happy now?
...and the Porpoise?a barista is a name applied to a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word is borrowed from Italian, where it has a wider meaning of "bartender".
Everyone happy now?
rhinochopig said:
Dupont666 said:
Oh for the love of god.....
a barista is a name applied to a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word is borrowed from Italian, where it has a wider meaning of "bartender".
Everyone happy now?
...and the Porpoise?a barista is a name applied to a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word is borrowed from Italian, where it has a wider meaning of "bartender".
Everyone happy now?
To make and serve coffee.
rhinochopig said:
Dupont666 said:
Oh for the love of god.....
a barista is a name applied to a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word is borrowed from Italian, where it has a wider meaning of "bartender".
Everyone happy now?
...and the Porpoise?a barista is a name applied to a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks. The word is borrowed from Italian, where it has a wider meaning of "bartender".
Everyone happy now?
Neil_H said:
philthy said:
Neil_H said:
Surprised a few people haven't heard of a barista, I guess they are tea drinkers/ alcoholics?
Nope, Devonian, coffee hasn't made it down here yet?
The exported weaker stuff is cider
Dupont666 said:
Neil_H said:
philthy said:
Neil_H said:
Surprised a few people haven't heard of a barista, I guess they are tea drinkers/ alcoholics?
Nope, Devonian, coffee hasn't made it down here yet?The exported weaker stuff is cider
philthy said:
Dupont666 said:
Neil_H said:
philthy said:
Neil_H said:
Surprised a few people haven't heard of a barista, I guess they are tea drinkers/ alcoholics?
Nope, Devonian, coffee hasn't made it down here yet?The exported weaker stuff is cider
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