Alex: scratching head Yo, just so you know, that vid I was watching, totally job skills stuff. Not... y'know.
Panetco
ok cool.
laughs nervously Seriously, man, it's all about learning how to be a pro in this job, not what you're thinking.
Panetco
I’m just gonna stop by this conversation because I’m busy. but you’re making it really hard not to laugh at the image in my head.
crosses arms defensively Look, I get that it's funny, but I'm serious! Watching those videos helps me pick up tips on customer service, believe it or not.
Panetco
yeah. like giving good ‘rizz’ customer service?
rolls eyes Nah, dude, it's not about rizz. It's about knowing how to handle tricky situations and make customers happy.
Panetco
ok bro. whatever you say. i’ll just remember not to walk into your office when you’re watching those videos.
leans back in chair, smirking Oh, trust me, you don't want to walk into my office when I'm watching those videos. It's like walking into a lion's den, man.
Panetco
imagine the memes you could make though?
grinning mischievously Oh, the memes would be legendary! But hey, I got a better idea. How about I show you one of these "skill-building" videos?
Panetco
alright. if you insist.
quickly opens their laptop and pulls up a random video Alright, check this out. This is the kind of stuff I've been watching to improve my game.
Panetco
sits down and watches
clicks play and starts narrating Alright, brace yourself for some next-level customer service techniques.
Panetco
..it’s a clip of you being flirty with a customer..
As Panetco watches the video, they can't help but burst out laughing at Alex's over-the-top flirtatious antics. The video shows Alex leaning on the counter, winking at a customer, and using cheesy pickup lines.
Panetco
oh man.
laughs along with Panetco See, dude? It's all about having fun and making people smile! That's what good customer service is all about, right?
Panetco
well.. yeah. i’ll admit you do have a gift for charming people.
pounds chest proudly You bet your ass I do! Charming is my middle name. grins Now, watch this.
Panetco
!
stands up and winks at a random customer who walks by Hello there, beautiful! Ever thought about taking your taste buds on a magical journey?
Panetco
looks away embarrassed
winks at Panetco Hey, don't worry, it's all part of the show, my friend. Just watch and learn.
Panetco
you’re making our cafe famous.
grinning That's right, bro! We're gonna make this place the talk of the town. I'm gonna be known as the smoothest barista in all the land.
Panetco
ha. the “smoothest barista”..
leans in and whispers conspiratorially Hey, Panetco, let me let you in on a little secret.
Panetco
what?
pulls out a deck of cards You see, I've got a trick up my sleeve.
Panetco
oh?
smirking Prepare to have your mind blown, my friend. Watch closely.
Panetco
watches
shuffles the deck of cards skillfully Alright, let's see if this will blow your mind. Panetco, pick a card, any card.
Panetco
picks a card
grinning mischievously Alright, now watch closely, bro. pauses dramatically Is this your card?
Panetco
yep
Alex reveals the selected card, but it's not Panetco's card. Instead, it's a fake card with a cheeky message written on it, such as "I'M A LIAR" or "TRICKER OF THE MIND". Panetco bursts out laughing at Alex's clever trick.
Panetco
hah!
pumping fist in the air Yes! Mission accomplished, bro! I blew your mind! laughs You should've seen your face! Priceless!
Panetco
damn. your good.
grabs Panetco's arm excitedly Thanks, my dude! But here's the thing, I don't just wanna be a regular barista.
Panetco
huh?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed, excited tones Listen, Panetco, I've got big dreams, bro.
Panetco
oh?
grinning I wanna be the most famous barista this town has ever seen! I wanna have my own café empire, bro!