I grab a cup coffee from a shop and it’s ruined because the barista is wearing cologne or perfume that inevitably has gotten on the cup and it’s all I can smell when I take a sip. I guess 2 things, this means 1 they haven’t thoroughly washed their hands, and 2 I can’t drink the coffee because it smells so bad and I have to throw it out. Not sure why, but I haven’t had this happen with any other type of food/drink, just coffee.

    • Mom Nom Mom@nom.momEnglish
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      5 months ago

      But not everyone sticks to that! (Also why the OP suggested that it means they haven’t done it)

      It requires a human to do a thing. It doesn’t happen automatically.

      • NeptuneOrbit@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        5 months ago

        I guess what I mean is, if you have indication that frequently baristas are serving food without following hand washing protocol, maybe something bigger is going on that if OP has a smell sensitivity or not. The stores should be informed they are not operating correctly.