What are some common elements in BuzzFeed barista horror stories?

One horror story could be a barista constantly getting rude customers who demand elaborate drinks made super fast. For example, during the morning rush, a customer wanted a ten - ingredient frappuccino with extra whipped cream and specific toppings but got angry when it took more than two minutes to make. The barista was already stressed with a long line of other customers waiting.

Yes. One common element is difficult customers. They can be rude, impatient, or make unreasonable demands.

One barista horror story could be when a customer is extremely rude. For example, yelling at the barista for getting the order slightly wrong, even though it was a simple misunderstanding. The barista might have been new and still learning.

There are times when family drama spills over into the quinceañera. For instance, two feuding relatives start arguing loudly during the celebration. This not only embarrasses the family but also takes the focus away from the quinceañera girl who is supposed to be the center of attention on her special day.

A common horror story was also about the pressure to get viral content. The company's success is somewhat tied to creating viral stories. So, employees were under intense pressure to come up with ideas that would go viral. This pressure was not only mentally taxing but also led to a cut - throat environment where employees might compete rather than collaborate.

Food - related horror stories are also common. Maybe they ate at a local place recommended by BuzzFeed but the food made them really sick. They spent days in the hotel room with stomach aches and vomiting instead of enjoying the vacation attractions.

One common one is bad haircuts. People see a trendy haircut on BuzzFeed and go to their stylist. But the stylist either misinterprets it or doesn't have the skills to pull it off. Another is makeup disasters like the wrong foundation shade that makes you look like a ghost or a clown. And then there are skin problems from using products that are not suitable for your skin type, like a super - drying face wash for people with dry skin.

One common theme is the unknown. Teens often face things they can't explain, like strange noises or shadowy figures. It plays on their fear of the unknown and lack of experience.

Verbal harassment is common. For example, using harsh and demeaning words to put someone down. Another type is power - based harassment, like a boss using their position to intimidate an employee into doing something they don't want to do.

Another theme is misidentification. People think they are communicating with a certain person but it's actually someone else, which can lead to all kinds of problems. For example, they might share things they wouldn't with a stranger. It's like a digital version of opening the wrong door. And this can have serious consequences like blackmail or public shaming.