Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Starbucks -- is it really the same everywhere?

So, I was pretty excited when I found Starbucks in Spain. I think the Italians are so proud of their coffee that they don`t let the giant into their country, but that is not the case in Spain. I found the Starbucks around the corner from my hostel this morning and while I was worried about how I would order, I quickly realized that all I needed to say is `grande skinny latte`. It is the same in both languagues! The interior of Starbucks also looks the same with one major exception -- how can Starbucks be exactly the same as in North America EXCEPT the washrooms. They are the same, European, not so clean washrooms as you find everywhere here. How is that possible? Someone may need to write a letter of complaint to Starbucks International.

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