SAN FRANCISCO—Though she greets you every morning with a smile, sometimes chats with you, and makes sure the chocolate syrup is evenly distributed throughout your mocha, Starbucks barista Molly Sopel is in truth not flirting with you, and is instead simply a pleasant person and conscientious employee, coffeeshop sources reported Monday.

“The best part about Molly is that she laughs and talks with everyone,” said manager Mike Dezort, who confirmed that Sopel asks if you want room for milk as a courtesy, and not because of the physical attraction you think exists between the two of you. “I always overhear her calling customers sweetie, which people seem to like.”


A Starbucks regular who frequently watches you order from Sopel is reportedly “shocked” that you still haven’t realized that she only calls you by your first name when you pay with your debit card.