The Coffee Spill That Could Have Been Catastrophic

I had my first official day yesterday at the café, and it was a whirlwind! Just as I was finally settling in and feeling like I knew what I was doing, I accidentally spilled a full cup of steaming coffee all over the register. Customers were so understanding, but I’ll never forget the mix of panic and laughter from my manager. How do you all handle those cringe-worthy moments?

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Those spills can be wild! I recommend keeping extra rags nearby — helps keep the stress down. How’s your manager handling it now?

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