I'm a busy working girl in the big city now, and my morning routine is quite ritualistic.
While riding the train, I must make huge executive decisions that could possibly affect the direction of my (and everyone else's) day. These decisions are crucial and must be made as carefully as possible.
Today's dilemma: Dunkin' Donuts or Starbucks?
Dunkin. Done. See, that wasn't so hard? Or was it? - I'll probably hit up Starbucks later on just to let them know they aren't forgotten.
I really wanted hot tea, as the weather is getting colder and I'm not a huge coffee person. (It gives me gas.) TMI? Well, it's my blog. Although I like Tazo Passion tea from sbux, their regular tea is very earthy and I wanted something a bit smoother. The tea at Dunkin' is blissful. With just the right amount of sugar and lemon, your tongue is immersed with the sweet nectar that can only be complimented with one thing: a bagel with butter.
Now, I must say, my first job at the ripe age of 15 was at Dunkin' Donuts. I know how to make the perfect cup of coffee, I know how to toast a bagel according to a person's specifications. It's not rocket science.
Lightly toasted: Take it out of the toaster early.
Toasted: Let it toast for its normal time.
Well toasted: Toast it again for a bit more.
THIS IS A WELL TOASTED BAGEL.
Do you see how the darkened (slightly crispy) edges stand out from the rest of the bagel? Note the color of the flesh. The mahogany overtones blend well with the general tawny color of the bagel when it's toasted. This is perfection.
Why did it take the person toasting my bagel 3 times to get this right?
This is what set me off for the second time this morning. (The first was when a young whippersnapper stepped right in front of me and the 6 inch gap between the train as the doors were opening.) Anyway, I know the economy's slow and customer service just ain't what it used to be, but I have high expectations when it comes to my breakfast! I don't want anyone to think that I'm singling out this one person, because my simple bagel request seems to be an ongoing issue with Dunkin' Donuts.
I've had people think a well toasted bagel meant this (or some just did it that way to intentionally piss me off) :
In which I am obligated to give them that
look. C'mon son, would you really eat your bagel if it looked like that? I don't understand what is so difficult about putting a little more love into my bagel. If I ask for my bagel with butter "well toasted" and the person after me orders their bagel with butter "toasted", when you take them out the oven, WHAT THE HELL WOULD POSSESS YOU TO BEGIN PLACING BUTTER ON MY BAGEL WHEN IT LOOKS JUST LIKE THE NEXT ONE? I feel like common sense is becoming more and more uncommon these days.
Variance, people. The state of being different. It's what turns good into great.
look. C'mon son, would you really eat your bagel if it looked like that? I don't understand what is so difficult about putting a little more love into my bagel. If I ask for my bagel with butter "well toasted" and the person after me orders their bagel with butter "toasted", when you take them out the oven, WHAT THE HELL WOULD POSSESS YOU TO BEGIN PLACING BUTTER ON MY BAGEL WHEN IT LOOKS JUST LIKE THE NEXT ONE? I feel like common sense is becoming more and more uncommon these days.Variance, people. The state of being different. It's what turns good into great.
