Starbucks Employee Calls Out Customers Who Come In There On Thanksgiving

Starbucks on Thanksgiving turned into an unexpected flashpoint after one employee posted a TikTok mocking a customer who came in on the holiday. The video quickly drew attention because plenty of people saw the situation very differently, especially those who pointed out that not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving or has a big family meal planned.

In the middle of that debate, viewers started weighing in on both sides, with some defending the customer and others understanding the frustration of working a holiday shift. TikToker @official.shawn_ is the creator behind the post, and his video sparked a wave of reactions about holiday hours, customer behavior, and what counts as a normal day.

Here’s how the conversation unfolded.

This person posted the TikTok, and many people had a lot to say about it.

@official.shawn_

That’s when people started pointing out that some customers may not have family nearby or simply did not want to cook that day.

This is where people began to say that some individuals might not have family or simply didn't want to cook that day.

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More comments rolled in with one reason after another for why someone might be stopping at Starbucks on Thanksgiving.

A lot of comments came in, providing reason after reason for why they might be visiting Starbucks.

Some people mentioned that they might be working and came in before heading to their jobs. Others noted that the holidays can be difficult, leading them to seek out places to go instead of staying at home.

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For a lot of people, the bigger issue was simply that Starbucks was open in the first place.

Ultimately, people are saying that there are many reasons why individuals might choose to go to Starbucks on a holiday.

Some commenters said they had been on the other side of this exact holiday rush before.

This is like the vegan host who sparked a Thanksgiving dinner feud with a meat-loving family.

This is exactly how some people felt about Starbucks even being open.

@official.shawn_

Then the conversation shifted to what holiday shifts actually look like behind the counter.

Some individuals then shared their own experiences as Starbucks employees during the holidays.

sondos

This is essentially how it is on holidays, as the customers who come in tend to place large orders.

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Then people began discussing just how much customers ordered and how quickly they ran out of food.

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This is the original TikTok video of him.

Some people expressed their understanding of those who came to Starbucks on Thanksgiving, while others sided with the TikTok creator.

After reading this and watching the TikTok video, I believe most of us can understand both sides of the situation. It's normal to recognize that some people don't necessarily engage in the same activities as everyone else on the holiday, and going to Starbucks is perfectly acceptable.

We also understand how frustrating it can be to deal with large orders during the holiday rush.

Still, the debate shows how quickly a simple coffee run can turn into a bigger argument.

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