People to Love

One of the qualities that I admire in people is the ability to look you in the eyes, and to see you as an individual. One of the reasons why I love my ritual at Stumptown Coffee Roasters is that anytime I come in, the baristas are always willing to treat me fresh from every other customer. If I have a question, they are willing to respond without any sense of urgency, even if there is line fishing out the door. They seem unaffected by the sense of urgency that seems to be pervasive throughout the city. Like Durga, they remain composed, well-mannered and present with each new customer. The human exchange model for success. Granted, they have amazing coffee, and that line is growing for good reason.