We all have our dislikes, but what happens when your aversion to a particular food item leads to a lie that spirals out of control? Meet our lemon-loathing protagonist, who has had a lifelong hatred for the citrusy fruit. This person’s disdain for lemon has led them to tell a little white lie at their local Starbucks, and now they’re wondering if they’ve crossed a line. Let’s dive into this zesty tale!
Lifelong Lemon Hatred
Allergy Tests and Doubtful Parents
Starbucks Lemonade Dilemma ☕
The Allergy Lie
Dad’s Approval
Sister’s Disapproval
Seeking Validation
Limited Starbucks Options
Baristas Weigh In ☕
The Lemon Lie: Justified or Just Wrong?
Our lemon-hating protagonist has been lying about being allergic to lemon at Starbucks to avoid having lemonade added to their strawberry açaí refresher. While their dad thinks it’s a smart move, their sister believes it’s wrong and makes the employees’ jobs more stressful. Living in a rural area, there aren’t many other Starbucks options. However, some Starbucks baristas have chimed in, saying that this little lie doesn’t make their jobs any harder. So, is this lemon lie justified, or just plain wrong? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation.
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NTA. Clever idea for avoiding extra work in restaurants!
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Starbucks is flexible with allergies, unlike other restaurants. NTA.
NTA. No harm, no foul.
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Baristas finally listen to customer’s requests. NTA wins!
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“NTA – Have you considered a lemon intolerance? “
