Friday, February 22, 2008

funny french guy

A few days ago, I woke up one morning craving Starbucks coffee, and as I havent had any since Ive been here, I decided to break my nothing-American-while-abroad rule and grab a cup of mocha. I bought my coffee and went to stand at the bus stand to go to work. I was standing there for a few minutes, and this french guy comes up to me and asks me what my drink is. I tell him its a coffee, and he gives me a funny look, points to his tiny espresso glass, and say, "no, zis is coffee." I then have to explain to him that I have milk, sugar, chocolate in mine and thats why the size is so big. He continues to look confused, until I tell him its an American brand. Then he gives me this ah-ha looks and laughs. I love the fact that he didnt even know about starbucks, and I definitely am starting to get into the kick that having a shot of espresso gives you.