what does sycophant mean?
what does sycophant mean?
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I believe that is EXACTLY what most folks around here think. My guess is not many have traveled to New York, or other countries where service in many establishments is, well, nil! Get over it (and yourself while you're at it). And if you don't like the service, just go somewhere else. Plenty of people like the place enough to keep it in business. I personally hope it sticks around for a long time.Originally Posted by SavageDigital
I believe many more people ARE starting to get this mindset when it comes to what they expect from businesses. They don't "get" that on the other side of the coin is money that needs to keep that business running.Originally Posted by SavageDigital
I was in a restaurant the other day where a young college-aged girl walked in with her yorkshire terrier DOG sticking out of her purse. She actually expected to go through the line and be served, and didn't really seem to understand that there is such a thing as a Health Department, which has codes against such things. She felt she was ENTITLED to take her animal anywhere she wanted, and kind of threw a stew when asked to leave.
Back to this thread, I really find it hard to believe it's still going on and on in such a manner.
If you don't like Coffee Slingers, by all means, do yourself the favor, and do not go there.
If you do like Coffee Slingers, stop by, grab a cup of their GREAT, organic, free-trade coffe, and give Melody & Co. the props they so richly deserve for breaking into this picky market. Who knows, you could even be their customer of the week?
I'm sitting at Coffee Slingers as I type. Two young women were at the helm when I arrived some time ago, and they both were spectacular, explaining the shot of espresso I ordered, as well as the peppermint latte I had afterward---touched up with a bit of vanilla to temper the bite of the mint, so explained the one who prepared my drink. Both were friendly and talkative, and the requisite coffeehouse soundtrack of music- you've-never- heard was present. I will say that while I LOVE the layout and decor of the place, it indeed is not a good acoustic environment. I'll live.
I'll be returning.
I'm just amazed that a coffee shop has sparked such a raucous debate here.
FritterGirl, we should get over the lack of hospitable service? Just because NYC and other places have poor or rude service, doesn't make them hip, or us less hip because NYC does it. That's the most ridiculous thing I've heard. It is called service for a reason, if people don't want it they should move to NYC then. OKC is known for it's very hospitable and down to earth service. I'm as big of a downtown supporter as anyone, and I don't want places with service such as Coffee Slingers. I did patronize them again on Saturday, it seemed to be a little better, only the lady didn't say anything other than what'll you have? after that nothing.... I had a macchiato and it was pretty good.
made it by coffee slingers this past weekend... the service was fast, friendly and the mocha that i ordered was mighty tasty.
-M
Last edited by Martin; 05-06-2009 at 02:40 PM. Reason: let's not call people names... OK
Wow, almost a day went by without the Coffee Slingers thread being bumped. Thanks, Jim, for keeping it real.
Yeah, but they do. If you don't believe they do, then you just simply don't know what your're talking about (you can dislike it, but that doesn't make it "bad"). If fresh roasted-immediately ground-french pressed coffee using 200F water brewed for 5min is your idea of "bad" coffee...stick to Java Dave's.
Geez guys, can we do with just a little less snarkiness today? The put downs really get old. Go out and enjoy life ...
yeah... i don't think jim saying 'thank you' amounts to self promotion. don't you guys want people from local businesses posting on okctalk? then don't chase them away. -M
Mine wasn't supposed to be a putdown. I was just riffing on the hilarity of this thread that shall never die.The put downs really get old. Go out and enjoy life ...
I wasn't referring to you Sooner.
I talked to a couple today that use to go to Coffee Slingers but have lately found that the owner has been rude and snooty to them. Apparently, you can't make any alterations to how you want your coffee prepared. I was told that there even is an active "boycott" against this place.
Can someone please kill this thread and put it out of its misery?
173 posts over a coffee shop.
Pretty controversial stuff here.
Why shouldn't people be allowed to post their comments. Obviously there must be some truth to the rude or "snooty" service, as there have been quite a few posters stating this, as well as quite a few that like it. I actually went there today for breakfast. For the first time in several times that I've been there, they weren't rude, but they werent exactly nice either. I would say it was "neutral." On the flip side I saw several friends and Wayne Coyne there. It has it's place downtown, but to say this place has service is a far stretch.
Last edited by Martin; 05-09-2009 at 04:14 PM. Reason: removed personal attack - be civil
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