for the third time in as many visits, the same barista has asked, "do you always get a small?"

now, i tend to be a literalist as far as grammar goes [though admittedly, i'm prone to hyperbole for dramatic effect]. "always"? well, no. not always. usually? yes.

the first time she asked, i replied, "oh, it depends on my mood." which is true. the second time she asked [which frankly was a little unnerving, since she asked last time], i replied, "well, i seem to these days." also true. when she asked this morning [again, unnerving], i gave up completely and replied, "yes." lies, all lies.

mostly i'm amused. the poor girl just wants to make sure i'm sufficiently caffeinated. but part of me thinks, isn't it poor form to ask? three times? in a row?

mmmmm... d'orleans. yummy.