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If I worked for SB I'd tell them to stick their rule where the sun don't shine.

BTW ...........
Their coffee sucks imo. Bunch of yahoos in Seattle the PC capital of the world got all their yuppy friends thinking it was the cool place to be no matter how much their product sucks & before u know it the rest of the yuppies got on the band wagon.





Starbucks to baristas: Don't put a ring on it
By Lindsay Cohen
Published: Oct 29, 2014 at 6:30 PM PDT



SEATTLE -- Shine bright like a diamond? Leave that for a pop song.

That's the message from Seattle-based Starbucks, which is telling baristas and other retail store workers to leave the gems, jewels, and even engagement rings at home.

The policy is part of a new dress code adopted by the coffee giant earlier this month. New rules allow most tattoos and even nose studs, but no watches, bracelets, or engagement rings with stones because of food safety rules.

"I'm not stirring someone's drink with my ring," said a long-time employee, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of losing her job. "It's awesome they now allow you to wear tattoos, but it seems weird to not allow anyone to wear a wedding ring. A lot of people are upset."

Starbucks hopes to more than double its food offerings in the next five years, and the new guidelines are based on FDA food safety guidelines, a company spokesperson said. He emphasized that employees can still wear plain wedding bands - just no rings with stones.

"Starbucks new jewelry guidelines are based on the FDA Model Food Code that state and local jurisdictions follow," the spokesperson said, in a statement. "We've also been working with Registered Environmental Health Specialists who are former FDA health inspectors to ensure these changes align with food safety rules."

Employees have started a petition online, asking the company to consider changing its new jewelry policy. Others have taken to social media to voice their concerns.

"I would rather see a wedding ring and a watch than someone's "mom" tattoo," wrote one person on Twitter.

"Visible tattoos are ok but a symbol of commitment to my husband isn't?" wrote another.

Opinions were mixed outside the company's long-standing store at Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market.

"(The policy) seems kind of ridiculous, although maybe it's a health code thing because they wash their hands all the time," said Carol Tuominen, a Starbucks customer from Auburn, WA. "Put it on the chain, around their neck maybe, when they're at work, I suppose."

A company spokesperson added that simple jewelry is still allowed: necklaces under clothing and two or fewer small earrings per ear.

"I think we should probably follow Europe's lead when it comes to food safety," added Eric Satz, a Starbucks customer visiting from Nashville, TN. "They seem to do okay."