I'm going to Starbucks for a college interview this evening, and I've never been to one before, save for getting some hot chocolate at an airport close to midnight. What do you guys think I should order? What is the general amount of food/drink that one gets at a coffeehouse interview? I was thinking of getting something to drink but avoiding food so that it doesn't get in the way of talking. I hate coffee and regard tea with suspicion, though I can drink it.

Any other bits of advice?

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2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

I'm not sure I would order anything, you're there to make money, not spend it...

I guess showing a familiarity with the menu wouldn't hurt though....
Maybe a double mocha frap made with Organic free-trade Sumatra... shaken, not stirred...

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1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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This is to meet with an admissions interviewer from a university, not for a job, right?

I'd just order a cup of coffee -- I don't think you're being graded on that part

ah... I misunderstood. I wouldn't order anything unless you really feel like it.
I thought it was an internship or some such.

Meeting at Starbucks for a college interview. Guess they do things differently than when I went to school.

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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST

1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

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Sounds very weird to me too...

...make sure you don't get kidnapped Jooseppi...

...you didn't happen to "meet" this person the internet did you?

What ever you do don't bend down to pick up the biscuit...

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

In all seriousness, a lot of university interviews in the US are conducted by alumni who volunteer for the job -- you can sometimes even end up meeting at someone's house!

Makes sense because if you're applying to a school in California and you're in Boston, you shouldn't be expected to travel there just for an interview which you may or may not pass.

X 2.........



That's freakin' funny!

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Yeah, I was kind of uneasy with Starbucks too, but now that we've rescheduled, we'll be meeting in a remote swamp so I feel much more comfortable with it now.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

University. I don't think I'm being graded, but I'm partly wondering what the sort of typical etiquette is for this and if there is something horrible out there that I should avoid. I hate coffee, so I don't think it would be good to be sitting there dreading each sip and trying to stifle faces when I do sip .

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

I like the idea of not getting anything. I may do that.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

That will certainly show that you are only interested in the meeting, not the refreshments.

Do they serve booze at Starbucks? Maybe you could get the interviewer to order you a cocktail....

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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST

1983 300SD - 305000
1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000
1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000

https://media.giphy.com/media/X3nnss8PAj5aU/giphy.gif

Yeah, my sister suggested that I should string together the largest coffee order I can come up with and get that . I guess I hadn't considered the option of not getting anything, although that sounds attractive as I hate appearing spendy on any level.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

What time is the interview? If it's past normal (5-7) dinner hours, skip the food. Some familiarity with the menu might score a point. IMO, KISS is the way to go----for the beverage and the interview. And no chewing gum!!!!.

Good luck!
(I figured you for an older guy. My bad.)

If you don't like coffee, by all means I'd skip it. Have a lemonade or a fruit beverage from the cooler. It's no crime to not like coffee.... and don't use double negatives....

So you're saying that I should kiss the interviewer? Sounds weird, but I'll trust your judgement. Should I do it before or after the interview?

Older guys can go to school, too, right?

(but I am a youngtimer)

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."