Take THAT Starbucks!

[Ohyeathat]

I have been hearing that Starbucks doesn't want people vaping in their shop or even outside. I personally like getting a coffee now and then from there. I especially love the holiday drinks this time of year. After dealing with crazy holiday shoppers it can be lovely to have a baked goodie and egg nog latte (or whatever I am in the mood for). But with coffee joy comes vape bliss, IMHO. Well, on to my point. Today I had to get vaccinations and deal with a mind numbing hour at a government office. So after that it was treat time. While I sipped my yummy beverage outside I had a vape, too. Nobody asked me to stop. Not once. Was I just lucky that nobody noticed? I think next time I will do it again.

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[FringeChief68]

Today I had to get vaccinations and deal with a mind numbing hour at a government office.

Maybe it was the Crazy I can't take it anymore look on your face scared them from saying anything?

 

[degnr8]

The no vaping thing is a corporate level policy left up to local managers to enforce. Some of them realize how stupid it is and ignore it

 

[K_Tech]

First, good on you!

As much as I dislike establishments banning vaping, I'd rather the businesses do it than the government step in and set policy.

FWIW, I also feel that smoking bans should be decided at the business level and the consumers decide whether to continue to visit those businesses. But that's just me.

 

[Barbara21]

I usually just use the drive-through at Starbucks but I stopped in about a month ago. Since I knew I'd be there a few minutes (waiting to meet my son), I brought my setup with me, fully planning to vape outside and see if anyone said anything.

Heck, there were three groups of people smoking in the outside area, including a Starbucks employee.

Needless to say, no one said anything about my vaping.

 

[UntamedRose]

I dont think the socal starbucks care... I'm not a "reg" but never had anyone one say anything to me. Also havnt Tried to make a .... of myself over it either.

 

[Recon Number 54]

Exhaling over the top of an uncovered coffee (like you are blowing on it to cool it off) tends to hardly draw a second look. Plus, it puts you in perfect position for a post vape sip! Everyone wins.

 

[Ohyeathat]

Maybe it was the Crazy I can't take it anymore look on your face scared them from saying anything?

Some other time I would think you would be right. But today I was so happy to have accomplished what I did that I was in quite a good mood. I didn't have my 'b*tch face' on at all

 

[HauntedMyst]

I know my local Starbucks doesn't care, at least not when I do it. They know they'd lose my business and then there would be layoffs. I don't like to think of the things I could have bought if I never got addicted to their coffee. I bet I could have a vacation house in Hawaii.

 

[Criticalmass]

I have been hearing that Starbucks doesn't want people vaping in their shop or even outside. I personally like getting a coffee now and then from there. I especially love the holiday drinks this time of year. After dealing with crazy holiday shoppers it can be lovely to have a baked goodie and egg nog latte (or whatever I am in the mood for). But with coffee joy comes vape bliss, IMHO. Well, on to my point. Today I had to get vaccinations and deal with a mind numbing hour at a government office. So after that it was treat time. While I sipped my yummy beverage outside I had a vape, too. Nobody asked me to stop. Not once. Was I just lucky that nobody noticed? I think next time I will do it again.

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Generally they won't ask unless someone complains. It is manager's discretion. They prefer you don't do it, but it isn't set in stone at this point.

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[danca90]

We don't care. I've only stopped people who are blowing big clouds inside. One lady had an ego with a ce4, and was telling me "It's electric" so naturally, I pulled my mod out of my pocket and said "I know, but you can't do that in here. People want to smell coffee, not menthol."

 

[EvilZoe]

I can vape anywhere without issues.

Being a crazy old lady has its benefits.

 

[danca90]

I can vape anywhere without issues.

Being a crazy old lady has its benefits.

Just as long as it's not at my store However, we could go outside and compare juice.

 

[EvilZoe]

Just as long as it's not at my store However, we could go outside and compare juice.

Well, it probably helps that I don't go around blowing clouds, either.

If I'm out in the open, sure, I just exhale normally, but when I'm inside anywhere I hold it in and don't blow out anything.

 

[danca90]

Going back to my theory on just about everything, don't cause problems. You can get away with so much more.

 

[erotikpanda]

During the summer months I used to smoke outside starbucks and rarely did anyone try to stop me, when they did, and done so rudely I would just step outside the "starbucks patio", literally 1 meter away from the table and smoke just to prove a point (I think the point was me being a dipstick). After I started vaping and do get irritated with smoke blown in my face I realise what a douche I was. I try not to cape when there are too many people around me, no matter what, it can still get annoying to others (especially if you are blowing clouds). Right now, it seems you are allowed to cape anywhere you please in London, even on the tube (specifically asked the staff there) but I still try to avoid blowing clouds near people, last thing vaping community needs is a bunch of angered citizens being against vaping. My friend, on the other hand, couldn't give a ..... about it and capes everywhere, I mean everywhere, (he vapes at uni during his lectures).

Anyhow, point I was making, it's never bad to be considerate of the people around you, sometimes a cloud of cooled down vape hitting your face, especially if it's on a colder weather, may not be too pleasant.

 

[meanckz]

I went to Denny's and asked the manager if I could vape, there was no problem with that either (heck, they still have a smoking section inside)

 

[WarHawk-AVG]

Well, it probably helps that I don't go around blowing clouds, either.

If I'm out in the open, sure, I just exhale normally, but when I'm inside anywhere I hold it in and don't blow out anything.

EvilZoe Ninja Stealth Vape

 

[Ohyeathat]

I went to Denny's and asked the manager if I could vape, there was no problem with that either (heck, they still have a smoking section inside)

Here in California the only place I have seen that still allows indoor smoking is the local cigar bar.

 

[EvilZoe]

EvilZoe Ninja Stealth Vape

I don't consider it "stealth" if I'm not really hiding it, though. I'm merely not putting out exhaust...lol

I make no attempt to hide the action of the pull. Heck, I do that as second nature as breathing.