I have a long list of coffee related agitations, but number one on that list developed during my years as a barista. The dreaded X that so many people use while confidently ordering their espresso makes me cringe every time. I can’t explain the severity of my reaction other than it’s such an obvious mispronunciation that’s too often repeated.
Recently at my local market, I heard a woman condescendingly attempt to school an employee about espresso, while continually referring to it as expresso. I stood quietly behind her biting my lip. I’ve designed this in response to eventually offer as a print for interested parties to proudly display wherever their shots are pulled.
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If you decide to make this as a t-shirt, I would proudly wear it.
Much love.
Thanks Niran! Not sure if I’m printing shirts or not yet, but I’ll be sure to let you know!
Agreed. I’ll get one too.
actually, in french we say ‘expresso’
Fair enough, that still doesn’t make the statement incorrect though. 😉
true, true
i still cringe when people say ‘expresso’ though. what with french being of latin root, just like italian, how come we can’t keep the proper pronunciation?
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“Expresso, cause it’s fast!!” – Haha
Yeah, it’s one stubborn problem. No matter how many times you correct people, they sadly still go with “expresso”.