Dear Abby is not the only one with answers

Sometimes the idea of working in a coffee shop as a coffee barista sounds like the most romantic job in the world. Right next to being a professional ballet dancer, or being an underground, undiscovered, starving poet. So, is it a romantic job? Yes, and no. I don’t have a final answer to this question but something that needs to be stressed is: life in a coffee shop is a whole lotta work. If you like moving nonstop, then the job is probably for you. If you are lazy and don’t care about the importance of crafting the perfect foam, then you should probably seek employment elsewhere. Also, an important part of the job is the ability to answer a wide range of questions. Here is a small sample below.

What is the difference between whole milk and skim milk?

What drink has the most caffeine… Let’s say, enough to keep me alert for 72 hours? Or, is there a way I can inject the caffeine directly into my veins and essentially speed up the process?

Will you marry me?

Are you a natural blonde or is that Revlon Ultra Blonde at work?

What was your personal reaction to James Joyce's Ulysses?

Do you support Obama?

What is the capital of Argentina?

And, one of most frequent (and challenging!) questions of all:

How do you feel about Starbucks?

To which I reply: “Leave this café at once!”