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originally posted by: UnBreakable
a reply to: TheLotLizard
I live and work in Philly and have frequented that Starbucks. It was understood I had to make a purchase to use the restroom. I never got special treatment.
originally posted by: American-philosopher
So what if the person did represent the gangsta style, does he not have the right to be treated like anyone else. You may not like it but as long as the person is not being disruptive. they deserved to be treated the same as white male in a business suit.
Even Jesse Jackson said a few years ago, “There is nothing more painful to me … than to walk down the street and hear footsteps and start thinking about robbery, then look around and see somebody white and feel relieved.”
originally posted by: TonyS
a reply to: xuenchen
Actually I think that's pretty smart.
I haven't been in an SB in years, always put me off, but the few I did visit, it always amazed me how "white" the "help" was, particularly the counter help. If I were the CEO, I'd engage in some heavy duty Affirmative Action hiring. That should go a long way to solving the problem.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
a reply to: xuenchen
Corporate virtue signaling.
I miss you giant meteor
originally posted by: Swills
a reply to: UnBreakable
Starbucks is different since their business model encourages people to loiter there. You can go into any SB, use their Wifi and bathroom without buying a thing. It's literally their model. They know, you'll eventually buy something as you keep coming back.
And, as if you've never gone into any business in your life just to use the bathroom....