Sitting in my local Starbucks, casually gazing at the people walking in, who are anxiously awaiting their coffee fix. Noticing people struggling to find which blend of ingredients sounds most appetizing to them. Listening to the soft alternative background music giving a soothing vibe to the coffee shop. I’m taking in the soulful artwork on the walls, the muted tones of the walls, the sounds of papers turning and shoes clacking on the tile ground, the rings of cell phones, the smell of freshly ground coffee beans, the red velvet chairs and the brown leather couches that have so many wrinkles from the countless bodies that have sat upon them as well. The calming lighting that doesn’t blind you when you walk in. Sitting here, I notice many people …show more content…
Soft pendant lighting giving the soothing vibe of relaxation. Bar tables lining the windows that have dark brown shades, not letting to much natural light in. Silver metal tables for groups of people to sit at, for when it actually happens. Walking further in you reach the Starbucks counter where you order your coffee and choice of pastry, past the counter is the spice shelf or remix bar. Where because if you are unsatisfied with your drink, they do allow you to alter it, making it to your personal perfection. After you have completed making your drink perfect, you head back to the front of the coffee house to find a comfortable place to isolate yourself in. The non existent rules are, at least leave one chair in between you and the stranger, don’t look up at the stranger for longer than three seconds because you might actually have to engage in real conversation, don’t sit at a table if someone’s already sitting there, even if no one else is accompanying them and there’s four open chairs. If you see someone with a tea, you typically assume this person is accompanied, whereas if someone is drinking coffee, you could assume this person is by them self. What we seem to believe about people in coffee shops are conscientious assumptions that we have of what it generally means to be “private in public”. We tend to assume this because, although it it different that stereotyping, it’s generalizing, which a basic form of nonverbal communication. Of course these assumptions are dumbfounding and are contradicted by many. Such as when the last school bell rings, and all the peppy teenage girls wanting their Starbucks fix, the atmosphere is shifted in a whole different direction. The leader of the group is in front, looking to claim the area as their own. The teenage girls nowadays think they are superior to everyone and everything. When this
Inside the coffee shop, a great deal of thought has been put into spatial distribution. The space is small, but every square centimeter is utilized for sitting, ordering and preparing and displaying food. The floor plan allows customers to move in a structured way to order and then sit down or leave. The floor plan is similar to a continuous circular flow of costumers, that starts when you walk in the door and ends when you leave. Like an assembly line, this suggests that Canadian culture is very rigid and structured. The sitting area consists of small tables that let only three people sit comfortably at one time. The sitting chairs are upright with a hard surface; they're not comfortable and relaxing in the least bit. Upbeat easy rock music plays in the background, this music is very safe in that all ages can identify and accept it while still loud enough to not hear the noisy kitchen in the back. Bright lights, along with the chairs, tables and music create an atmosphere and mood that does not allow people to get too comfortable.
Tim’s Coffee Shoppe is a well established business that has been running as a sole proprietorship for over 30 years. The business needs to improve on its management strategy in order to perform optimally in its present environment. The purpose of this paper is to provide the owner Tim with suggested improvements on managing the human as well as financial resources of the coffee shop so as to remain competitive and increase profits. The Coffee house is conveniently located close to several metro stations, ensuring a steady flow of traffic. It is also situated near a University, presenting the business with a steady clientele of college students. The business is facing stiff competition from Queequeg’s coffee with 7 shops located near Tim’s. However, the restaurant seems able to hold on to its market share judging from the reported sales revenue of $ 400,000, and increasing sales. The Shoppe recently underwent a remodeling of its interiors and exteriors, and has purchased several new equipment including computers and a freezer. Tim’s is however facing challenges in staff management.
Coffee shop are seen as a social place. Yeah right, more like the ‘social media’ side of being social. There are so many effects that this can have on your brain, not to mention what has already happened to our brains.
For my report, I observed the customers at a Starbucks in downtown St. Petersburg. Each time I visited this establishment, there were consistent factors as well as unique ones during each observation. The morning crowd of people was vastly different than the evening crowd. I did however see many parallels with the morning and lunch time crowd. Each time I visited, There seemed to be an upbeat and fast paced environment.
tranquility and relaxation. After a grueling day at work, the protagonist, longing for peace and
Every customer that is served is treated with utmost respect, while an equal care is given to the coffee and other merchandise – providing the recipient with superior quality the first time or they will gladly remake it. When customers enter the establishment they are welcomed with comfy chairs and a cozy, “nestled-at-home” feel – keeping the barren walls and cold atmosphere for other businesses. This environment yearns to be a place of unity – bringing people together, a study room for the burned out college student, or even a place to read the paper before work. Whatsoever the necessities may be, Starbucks provides the answer. For instance, for every bottle of Ethos Water that is sold, five cents is donated to the Ethos Water Fund to provide clean water to children who are unable to access it themselves. This fund has helped more than 500,000 people across the globe obtain clean water, hygiene and sanitation (Ethos Water Fund). Clearly, Starbucks believes in the necessity of humanity.
How do we find our bliss? The sad part is as I walk around the street and stare into the crowds of people, some like cattle with blank mesmerized faces as they text away on their phones, some people are so engrossed in the machine, it might be too late, it feels like we’ve already lost. But as Campbell said, “It begins here.”
Starbucks is a company in which purchases and roasts high quality whole bean coffees and sells them along with fresh, rich-brewed, Italian style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, and coffee-related accessories and equipment (starbucks.com). During my environmental scan in which took place at the Starbucks on the corner of Fair and Newport across the street from vanguard, I noticed many things in which where never brought to my attention in prior stays and visits at Starbucks; such as the many social groups in which choose to have their meetings at Starbucks. Thus in this essay we will discuss things in which many people do not really notice when going to Starbucks.
For example, I recognize people who came there most of the time with their uniforms like medical employees. In addition, a group of police officers came to the coffee shop to buy coffee. The officers are both male and female and they made conversation in group and they were laughing each other on the back side entrance. I saw few people who sit alone at the table and they are busy on their phone. I think, they were watching movies or just checking their emails. On the other side, more people sit in groups who are 2-4 people and discussing about their homework. There were many people who left the coffee shop when they couldn’t find a sitting. Additionally, there were many groups of people who stood together in the self-service area, in conversation about games with coffee in their hands.
Starbucks’ original vision was to make the company part of the community (GAUDIO, 2003). Being a community’s meeting place, means that the company had to provide a variety of products that would accommodate every member of the society. In that regard, you find that ...
In countless homes and numerous cultures, drinking morning coffee is a staple routine. One can drink it alone at home, in a car en route to work or school, or stop at a coffee shop or café and enjoy it among other people. In developing my routine this year, I chose the latter practice. Every morning I arrive at a local coffee shop, smell the same aromas, order the same drink, sit in the same chair, and observe the same people who continue their morning customs as well. For several months now, my mornings have consisted of this, and every morning, I would mainly observe one person; an old man who has become somewhat of a fixture at this coffee shop and who has not changed his routine as far as I have witnessed. He is already there when I arrive every morning, sitting alone at the small table for two in the corner by the window, drinking his small cup of black coffee, and reading the newspaper. He is on a first-name basis with the workers and owner, and often chats with some of the other regulars. After months of polite smiles, quiet “good mornings”, and creating a background of this old man in my own mind, I finally get the courage to approach him. I start the conversation with him about our similar morning routine, and it gradually develops into a soft and informal interview.
One of my favorite places located along Fifth Avenue is Starbucks, a coffee shop offering many different types of coffees, teas, and snacks. I frequently find my way down to this coffee shop after school meetings, on weekends, or on days when I just ne...
A person can’t go anywhere today without seeing Starbucks. There are coffee stores all over the world, Starbucks inside Target’s and military installations, to Frappuccino’s and teas sold in grocery stores and gas stations.
Fortunately, I wake every morning to the most beautiful sun lit house. I sit on my porch sipping coffee, while I drink in an atmosphere that steals my breath away. Rolling hills lay before me that undulate until they crash into golden purple mountains. Oh how they are covered in spectacular fauna, ever blooming foliage, and trees that are heavy with pungent fruit. Green it is always so green here at my house. Here where the air lays heavy and cool on my skin as does the striking rays of the sun upon my cheeks. I know in my soul why I choose to be here every day. Pocketed in all the nooks and crannies of these valleys and hills are stately homes, rich with architecture resplendent. Diversity is the palate here; ...
Starbucks is an international coffee house and it was created in 1971 when they opened the first store in Seattle, Newcastle. Currently, they own 21,000 stores in 65 different countries of the world, and their passion for the great coffee, excellent service and community interaction exceeds cultures and languages (Starbucks, 2014). This company is the number 1 brand coffeehouse chain in the world due to the best roaster, marketer and seller of speciality coffee. Its main slogan: “Our mission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at a time” (Jurevicius, 2013).