A pregnant woman is feeling conflicted after a recent trip to Starbucks where a cashier refused to serve her a coffee. The cashier, who looked to be in his late teens or early twenties, told the woman that she shouldn’t be drinking coffee. The woman, who had been limiting her caffeine intake throughout her pregnancy, felt angry and asked to speak to the manager . She suggested that the employee be fired for playing doctor and judging her. The manager placed her order and said he would think about the situation. Was the woman justified in wanting the employee fired or was she overreacting? Read on to find out more.
Feeling remorseful after asking for employee to be fired ☕
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Pregnancy cravings vs. employee’s mistake: who’s to blame? ☕
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Pregnancy and caffeine: the surprising facts ☕
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Coffee lover’s dream turns into nightmare without happy ending ☕
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Teenage cashier shames pregnant woman for coffee craving ☕
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Pregnant woman denied coffee, demands employee’s job, gets angry ☕️
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Pregnant customer demands respect, but goes too far?
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Pregnant woman demands cashier’s termination over coffee incident ☕
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Manager considers firing employee over coffee mistake ☕
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Coffee request leads to remorseful customer questioning her actions ☕
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Pregnant woman demands Starbucks employee be fired over coffee ☕
A pregnant woman went to Starbucks to buy a small flat white, but the cashier refused to serve her, claiming she shouldn’t be drinking coffee while pregnant. Angry and offended, the woman asked to speak to the manager and demanded that the employee be fired for playing doctor and judging her. The manager took her order but didn’t immediately punish the employee. The woman left the store with her coffee, but now she’s wondering if she overreacted. Was she really an a**hole for demanding the employee be fired over a cup of coffee? Let’s see what people have to say about this controversial situation in the comments below.
Pregnancy policing and coffee shaming – NTA for standing up.

Pregnant woman denied coffee, manager asks for recommendation, NTA

Barista’s entitlement is unbelievable. Pregnant bodies aren’t public property. NTA.

Disciplinary action warranted but firing may be excessive. ESH.

Pregnant woman denied coffee for health reasons, gets discriminated against.

ESH for unwanted advice and unprofessional manager putting customer in bad position.

ESH, but demanding someone loses their job is cruel

Pregnant woman faces discrimination at Starbucks, netizens outraged.
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Coffee dispute sparks extreme reactions from both parties. ☕

Supports NTA, but firing may be harsh. Manager’s decision.

Pregnancy discrimination is real. NTA for standing up.

Barista crosses the line, but should he lose his job?

Opinions on firing an employee over coffee order gone wrong

Cashier denied pregnant woman service, manager asked for her input. NTA.

Pregnant woman receives support for being refused service at cafe ☕

Report that manager! NTA, corporate needs to know.

Commenter suggests punishment but not firing for rude employee ☕

Teachable moment? Firing is too far for a good kid.

Woman shares her experience of being assumed pregnant and mistreated.

Starbucks supervisor supports customer and advises on protocol.

Mom shuts down coffee shamer with hilarious response

Barista’s smug attitude towards pregnant customer warrants firing. #notadoctor

Pregnancy entitlement is outrageous. NTA. Call corporate! ☕
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Manager’s manipulative behavior exposed, leave a review

Support for NTA comment, calling out sexist behavior

Bar manager learns to mind their own business when pregnant.

Manager’s behavior towards upset pregnant lady is unacceptable

Pregnancy shaming is not okay ☕️ Stand up for yourself!

Debate over whether employee should be fired for pregnancy comment

Manager asks pregnant woman what to do, cashier discriminates – NTA

Mind your own business ☕️

Cashier refuses to serve pregnant woman coffee, gets questioned about religion

Bartender overreacted, but firing not the solution. NAH.

Supportive comment section with NTA sentiment

Commenter defends coffee spiller, suggests finding humor in situation

Pregnant woman receives support for standing up for herself ☕

Mind your own business ☕️

Pregnancy policing – NTA for standing up for yourself ♀️

Pregnant woman defends coffee intake, hates belly touchers

Barista suggests coaching instead of firing for coffee incident ☕

Inclusive reminder to serve all clients despite pregnancy.

Defending the pregnant woman, commenter says employee was inappropriate. NTA

Fired for coffee? Commenter calls out misogynistic cashier.

Server defends pregnant woman’s right to order coffee, NTA
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Support for customer complaint, but no firing over one incident

Pregnancy is hard enough, let her enjoy her Diet Coke ☕

NTA, but firing the employee is harsh.

Everyone sucks here in coffee debacle. ☕️

Employee plays doctor, pregnant woman demands firing. ESH.

Pregnancy discrimination is a serious issue, NTA for speaking out

Pregnancy advice gone wrong. NTA claps back

Commenter defends pregnant woman against mansplaining accusations.

Cashiers have no place putting their two cents into a sale past the legal requirements.

State law protects pregnant women from discrimination over coffee, NTA.
