...to not want to say my name when ordering my coffee?

[scampadoodle]

I'm not a miserable cow: if you work in a coffee shop I am happy to greet you, smile, say please & thank you. But I really really don't want to tell you my name, like I'm at a group therapy session. I am quite introverted & self-conscious and that kind of thing makes me want to run screaming.

Mind, I hate Starbucks so am unlikely to go in there but read about this policy in the paper & wondered what I'd do should the situation arise...

LOLOLOLOLOL Frothy, there WAS A GUY we CALLED 'The Frothy One' because he always (I mean even before he ordered his coffee had coffee froth on his upper lip in his moustache.

So now we know...

How about a row of people and the first gives Mike Hunt

the second gives C Men

anymore..?

my starbucks name is Barbara

Lurking, I think you just described my uncle!

I know someone with a difficult to pronounce/spell name who always gives his name as Stephenson when ordering something or booking a taxi. The thing is, he always specifies the "ph", even though it's not really his name.

My Starbucks name is mkhbgluyvclhbyvjbkajtion

I cant understand why there is a fuss... just say any name you like, they are not making a note of it other than to put on your cup, to avoid people grabbing the wrong drink... seems a perfectly logical solution to me.

Lavinia Fellside here....

I too am Jane. Dh is Freddy.

Frothy

I'm officially convinced 'Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon' rules the world.

I can Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon myself

Lurking, I suspect you're right

Ikl, that takes some doing!

Marian Haste

Celia Fate

normastanleyfletcher

I favour the number system. No embarrassment, confusion or opportunities for being a smartarse witty.

I don't go into sb often, but I did a few months back before I had heard of this policy.

There was no one else waiting so I asked why they wanted it, the staff member said something about wanting to find out about what type of customers were ordering which coffees . I asked how my name would tell him anything, then he just muttered something like it didn't matter.

I agree with the OP but would like to add (unexpected) actors in a public place to the list.

I mean when you go to a theme park or other attraction and there are people pretending to be a court jester or a pirate or some historical character and they come and interact with the general public. Run. Away. Now.

I worked at Sbux in the states when they started the name thing over there. Horrible. And this is coming from a Southern American. We're supposed to want to meet everyone.

Marysbeard Yes!!!! Run like the wind...

We went to Dover Castle last year where there are quite a few of those just forget it and get a proper job actors and DS1 put one of them on the spot by asking him really detailed questions. It was hilarious.

When a person in the queue ahead of you is asked their name, please shout "Don't tell them Pike!" just for the comedy value.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis suggested everyone call them selves "Bob". That could be fun if other like minded souls are in at the same time.
Or how about "Mike Hunt" and don't respond straight away, make them shout your "fullname" a few times

I just say I don't have a name, never been a problem.
DH thinks this is rude though.

My boss doesn't go by her real name. First OR last name. Only found out by nosying around doing payroll work. I desperately want to know why - is she on some kind of witness relocation programme or something? very nosey

I made up a name on the spur of the moment when ordering coffee last week.

I felt really wild.

I am Calypso. Always,

I think I will be either "Regina Phalange" or "Princess Consualar Bannana-Hammock". Just to keep the spirit of Phoebe Buffay alive and well in a coffee house