Keeping Readers in the Loop

I usually like to go to independently owned coffee houses…but there come times when I really, really need a cup of coffee and Starbucks is the only thing around.

I popped in last week and instead of asking for a "small coffee" (I never look at their menu because it makes me confused), I got a little daring and asked for a small chai tea latte.

"A short or a tall?"

"A…well, the smallest size you have."

"That's a short. If you ask for a small, you get a 12 oz. tall. Medium is grande ...