What's it like to be a barista? Is being a barista difficult? Why are all baristas so handsome!

"Wow, that handsome guy making coffee is so gentle! It must be wonderful to be in a relationship with a barista!" Recently, when I was having coffee at another coffee shop, my ears unintentionally overheard the whispers of two young ladies at the next table. Although their voices were barely above a whisper, their excitement made my ears "involuntarily" lean closer. (While eavesdropping is inappropriate, they were talking so animatedly!)

I didn't catch the entire conversation, only tuning in to their excited parts. The ten-minute dialogue was roughly: "Ah! He seems so gentle! But he's so quiet behind the counter, should I go over and talk to him." The sentence that stuck with me the most was: "He's coming, he's coming! Oh~ he's just clearing tables" At that moment, I almost wanted to move over and say: Go for it! The handsome guy probably heard you! (Because at that time, there were only 6 people in the shop, including the barista)

Baristas always give people a warm and sunny image, but alongside this warmth, they often appear aloof or introverted... Why? Because many baristas feel that standing quietly behind the counter makes them appear more professional! However! Most baristas are quite chatty if customers initiate conversation! Reading this, you probably know what to do next time you feel a barista is being aloof!

Baristas are attractive, but a major reason they often seem "desirable but unattainable" is because they are genuinely so focused on coffee! What does this mean? It's roughly that when faced with a coffee machine and an attractive person, a barista's first instinct is to look at the coffee machine, not the person...

I'm not kidding - "coffee smells better than love" is the inner mantra of every barista, which also explains why despite being attractive, many baristas remain single. Ultimately, it comes down to: most baristas are genuinely upright and incredibly composed!

Baristas are quiet behind the counter partly due to their focus on coffee, and partly because if the barista initiates conversation, the atmosphere can become awkward. Whether a cup of coffee tastes good depends not only on the coffee beans themselves and the brewing methods and parameters, but also on the barista's emotions, which can affect the coffee's flavor.

Therefore, regardless of what happens, they must switch to a "calm as still water" state when making coffee. However, this doesn't mean they're rejecting external information! Don't be fooled by how quiet many baristas appear when making coffee - their ears are constantly receiving information from the outside world, carefully paying attention to their surroundings. Even if not addressing issues immediately, they'll handle them first thing when they pause their work.

They don't initiate conversation first because once a barista starts talking, it's all about coffee! If customers don't understand coffee well, it can become awkward... After all, chatting about other topics when you're not familiar with each other feels strange! If you think a particular barista isn't good at communicating with people, it's definitely because you're not yet familiar with them! You'd be surprised how enthusiastically a barista can chat with customers behind the counter! As long as you're willing to speak first, baristas can talk with you about everything from coffee to hobbies, your pets, international politics, global development trends...

Their wide range of topics comes from serving different types of customers daily. The more they see, the more they naturally learn about broader subjects to facilitate conversation. Who knows, through chatting, you might just develop a special connection.

During conversation, you'll find that many baristas might appear carefree on the surface, but most are actually very attentive to detail. They notice many subtle things, though often pretend not to. At the same time, they have excellent memory - after all, they need to remember so much coffee knowledge! They also handle various orders daily and remember most customers' preferences, personalities, and so on.

Baristas also possess remarkable stress resistance! No matter what happens, they always maintain a composed expression, which is why people often perceive baristas as aloof. In reality, they may be experiencing significant internal turmoil, but they avoid displaying emotions prominently in public. This composure extends beyond their working hours, becoming part of their DNA... Consequently, when handling situations, most baristas can proceed methodically.

Of course, these are just common positive traits among most baristas. After all, personality differences exist between people, and being talkative doesn't guarantee compatibility, so don't idealize baristas blindly. Secondly, if you're in a relationship with a barista, be prepared to be "brainwashed" with coffee topics daily. You must also accept that they don't have weekends off and that your dates will either be at coffee shops or on the way to get coffee.

Is being in a relationship with a barista happy? Yes! As long as it's mutual, it will definitely be happy~ Is this article trying to play matchmaker for baristas? No! Firstly, it's for baristas to "reflect" on whether they're truly too aloof, and secondly, to encourage everyone not to be afraid to chat with baristas when visiting coffee shops - they're not as difficult to approach as you might think!!! (Most of them)

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