Venti isn’t just Italian for “20.”
"Name"
What it means to regular people: What the barista writes on your cup to identify your drink.
What it means to Starbucks addicts: What the barista misspells on your cup that still identifies your drink.
"Barista"
What it means to regular people: The person who makes your coffee.
What it means to Starbucks addicts: The person who makes your coffee AND misspells your name on your cup.
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"Venti"
What it means to regular people: Italian for "20."
What it means to Starbucks addicts: Your go-to coffee size.
"Line"
What it means to regular people: A group of people waiting in an orderly fashion.
What it means to Starbucks addicts: The human barrier between you and caffeinated bliss.
via BuzzFeed/Food
