10 Not-so-JOLOGS ways to SUSYAL-ly Enjoy your Overpriced Coffee

So I just gave you my first Overpriced Non-coffee Coffee experience, and I have told you that I have repeated these experience again and again, right? So now, I consider myself as a Overpriced Non-coffee Coffee expert (haha. Kidding!). 

Ohhhh yeah!
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For first timers, the first thing they will ask if they're going to try these overpriced coffee, (or non-coffee Coffee [am I annoying by using this word? Haha]), is "what would I do when I enter such shop? What would I order? What would I expect?" So, as an expert (really, expert?) for being in these shops, here are some not-so-jologs tips for beginners that I can give you:

Pre-arrival:

1. Make sure to bring whole amount for you to buy your coffee. We need to look rich in front of these people. (Haha..) Not only that, but you might also need this one when you want to try their food, like cakes, doughnuts, and the like.

2. Make sure to bring your camera (or iPhone with Instagram) with you! You might never want to miss the experience without a picture with your overpriced coffee! :)

3. Search the internet for your prospective order. If you're health conscious, other sites offer the calorie count of each drink.

Arrival to shop:

4. Never fail to greet/smile to the barista back if he/she greets you. First, you will seem nice not only to the barista, but also the people around you. Plus, not all these people do this. Extra pogi/ganda points! You will also reduce the risk of the barista ruining your drink/doing something to your drink, as you seem nice! :) (or even add something good to your drink!)

5.  Get your seat first. You need to have a place to take a picture, right? (haha) You can also do some productive things in your place, considering that they usually have free Wi-Fi. You can also do your reviewing there, with the amazing ambiance, the smell of coffee (which might help for you to stay alert), and the chance to take a picture of your books plus your overpriced coffee!!

Definitely not my doing.
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6. Order. As you have chosen your drink in number 3, you go for your order. If you want non-coffee or mild ones, you can go for Frappe (frappuccino) or the others below it. The others are almost absolutely coffee-based. There are three sizes (in the PH), which are tall (12 fl.oz.), grande (16 fl.oz.) and venti (20 fl.oz.). Nice-to-know: Grande is the Italian for "large", and Venti is the Italian for "twenty". Ate, pengeng venti! (O diba, may lahing Italian pala ang numbers natin!) Don't forget to use the whole money from number 1.

And, don't forget to give your name. If your name is Maria Constantina Gabrielle C. Constantino, then, you can give "Gab" for a better call (yes, they will call your name so loud! Weeeee, exposure!). Others also give wacky names, which really catch attention. For example, one customer gave "Free" as his name. And when the barista called out for the name, he said. "One Chocolate Chip Cream venti for Free!".. With all eyes on the barista afterwards.

7. DON'T THROW YOUR RECEIPT. Don't be so annoyed with the price of your drink and throw your receipt immediately. As your name will be called based on number 6, so as your receipt, for verification purposes, so don't throw it immediately. You will have it stamped by the barista, and have it framed, so you can always remember your first overpriced coffee experience.

While consuming:

8. There are condiments available on the counter, which include cream, coffee, vanilla, chocolate, and many more powders, plus straw and tissue. Remember these things, they will be of much use later on.

9. Enjoy your drink. If you have ordered frappe, then, really savor your drink. If ever you have consumed it fast, then, the condiments in number 9 will help you. One of my favorite drinks, Chocolate Chip Cream, (I'm not the one on number 6!) will leave ice after I consumed it quickly. One coffee aficionado told me that the technique here is to put some of the condiments in number 8, mix it with the ice, and then enjoy your drink. Viola! Instant tasty ice!

10. If ever you think that you are running out of juice (even though you went to 1 sip per hour, haha), try to sip slowly to prevent the most shaming "bubbly" sound your drink might produce. Well, you may think that it's fine, but for other people, it might not.

Well, there you go! Some of these things are based from actual experience, but some are just from others' advice and ideas. Well, don't worry about your first overpriced coffee experience, just do what you want to do. And don't fret about the price, it is always good to treat yourself of something nice and pricey. :)