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  • #16
    Correct dragunov!!

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    • #17
      During my brief stint in a local pub making their coffee, I had a guy come back and tell me he owned a cafe and my coffee was far too strong for the average drinker. So I made him a coffee that approximated what he normally drank, Nescafe 43. He complimented me on the way out and promised myself never to go to his cafe for a coffee.

      So yes, Dragunov, I know from whence you come, but again I point out in the scenario in preceding posts, the 'barista' has had 2 opportunities to bother getting a decent coffee from his machine. I don't see anything wrong with pointing out I'm not your average yobbo who thinks International Roast must be good because it has 'International' on the label.

      If someone complains about the coffee, surely the first thing a real barista does is ask how they would like it? e.g. "I asked for a lawn mower and this Husqvarna chainsaw will not let me cut my lawn." "oh, OK, then here is a Stihl chainsaw" - would you just walk out or would you have something to say? Like, 'I've been gardening for 30 years and I've never seen anyone use a chainsaw to cut the lawn."

      I must do OK at it - I have sent back wines, meals and coffees and never had a bad reaction - it has to do with tone, choice of words and using assertive language. (as opposed to aggressive) Done right and the vendor learns something. Done wrong and you're all probably correct in what s/he will think of you as they spit at you.

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      • #18
        It really depends on whether you want to invest in that feedback relationship.

        If you feel like it's worthwhile then yes by all means give feedback.

        But if you are dealing with someone who doesn't care, is there to collect a wage and is on their iphone for 3/4 of the shift, then telling them it wasn't that good will do nothing because they don't know how to do any better nor are they inclined to take the necessary steps to satisfy you.

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        • #19
          When I lived in the western burbs of brisvegas there was a local cafe that used to always do doubles but set one aside for the next customer. She didn't give a shit what I thought (you could see the look in her eye....) and while their coffee wasn't the best it was still a lot better than what I could get within 5km's. If they don't get it they don't get it, no point trying to edumacate them.

          Cheers Yabba

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          • #20
            Must have been a little tone lost/made up somewhere along the way; it is absolutely possible to give constructive feedback or simply let them know that you're pretty unimpressed with their offerings. Claiming status as a member of some obscure (to the average person) website with "snob" in the name is probably not the most effective way of going about it.

            Possibly you didn't mean it literally, but when I read "Thanks, but no thanks. I am a CoffeeSnob member and I want a decent coffee. Bye now" I couldn't imagine taking anyone seriously having said that.

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            • #21
              OK. This calls for a proper test. I'm getting on a plane to Perth this arvo, and will be spending a few days buying coffee in cafes where there's zero chance that I'm known. I think I'll simply approach the counter, strike a pose like an actor from Georgian England, and wait. Then when they've had as much as they can take, I'll begin with "I'm a coffee snob member, and I want a decent coffee". Apologies in advance to any other members in the queue at Bench Espresso.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by David8 View Post
                Very well said and I agree with all of it and I think it should apply to a lot of areas besides coffee. I will still grit my teeth and drink a poorly made coffee at a friend or relative's house. Maybe I'm just not one to insult the coffee-maker (didn't want to use the term barista) in question.
                - i have the answer to that: always ask for TEA when you go to a friends place who has no clue about coffee.

                Seriously i have a mate who LOVES international roast: he even sends me pics of his coffee tin! I'm even suspicious of his Tea.

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by brettreaby View Post
                  - i have the answer to that: always ask for TEA when you go to a friends place who has no clue about coffee.
                  I really don't like tea. Unfortauntely... So it's either coffee, or no coffee. And sometimes I just want the caffeine.

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by Wynton87 View Post
                    You should be proud Yelta, as posting on CS seems to be your life, I swear you must post atleast once on every new thread?
                    I've been a member of Coffee Snobs for four years, works out to an average of under two posts per day, it's called maintaining an interest, wonder how many of the current crop of experts will still be posting in 4 years time? very few I suspect.

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by Yelta View Post
                      I've been a member of Coffee Snobs for four years, works out to an average of under two posts per day, it's called maintaining an interest, wonder how many of the current crop of experts will still be posting in 4 years time? very few I suspect.
                      Maybe one or two.

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                      • #26
                        You've been around a little while longer than me Fatboy, 2004 well done, wonder how Wynton87 would define you, maybe coffee tragic.

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                        • #27
                          I love it when someone comes into my cafe and announces that they really love their coffee and or they're very passionate about it because it gives me an opportunity to showcase what we do

                          And yes we've had a few coffeesnobs through and some have introduced themselves as such - and to me this is just a common curiously and a nice way to establish a common interest - but I expect that to the uninitiated announcing that you're a member of a coffee forum will probably generate either mild amusement or slight dismay

                          Personally whenever I go somewhere new I always check out the barista at work before I order my coffee - and if I see them taking any shortcuts I simply walk away ...

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by brettreaby View Post
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                            Seriously i have a mate who LOVES international roast: he even sends me pics of his coffee tin! I'm even suspicious of his Tea.
                            Hahaha ... that's class.


                            Posted using the CoffeeSnobs mobile App.

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by askthecoffeeguy View Post
                              And yes we've had a few coffeesnobs through and some have introduced themselves as such
                              Hey! I resemble that remark. Been a while since I've visited, although I have a couple of friends that live in the area that I have sent your way, and they liked it so much they have taken a number of house guests there to enjoy the coffee

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by trentski View Post
                                Hey! I resemble that remark. Been a while since I've visited, although I have a couple of friends that live in the area that I have sent your way, and they liked it so much they have taken a number of house guests there to enjoy the coffee
                                Oh that's good to hear!

                                some home roast coffeesnobs coffee even makes it into the grinder some days

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