Coffee House — Restaurant in La Fortuna

I wanted to buy several packs of Geisha coffee beans as gifts for my family and friends back home.

After a few searches online, I visited Arabigos Coffee House in La Fortuna on 22 June 2024 at approximately 4 PM. I went straight to the coffee section, so I could ask about Geisha coffee; and talked to Michael (this was the name given to me).

The first thing I noticed was that Michael was busy on the computer monitor. Everytime I would ask a question, he would hurriedly answer without looking at me. His eyes were peeled on the computer; and his fingers were busy clicking on the mouse.

He initially advised me to order at the restaurant section; but when I clarified why I could not order coffee from him, he said he would only entertain hot drinks orders.

I said I wanted to order Geisha coffee (a hot drink); and asked which method is better between V60 and Chemex for this type of coffee. I could not understand his answer because he was "busy" with his computer.

After 7-10 minutes of talking to Michael, he would consistently give short answers, was in a hurry, and would not look at me.

I then asked him, "Are you playing video games while a customer is trying to order coffee?"

Michael answered, "No. I'm doing my assignment/homework." He continued to respond without looking at me.

I believed he was playing video games. Even after I called him out, his attention was still on the computer. Besides, his job at that time was to attend to his customers' orders; and he failed to do his job.

I decided to go to another coffee shop a few blocks away; and bought Geisha coffee beans somewhere else.

Please remind Michael to focus on his job; and to never play video games, or do his 'homework' while a customer wants to order coffee/drinks.

PS Michael understands and speaks English; so the "non-English speaker" card is...

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