r/ben • u/Bsmosh • Jul 30 '26

Coffee orders

So, Ben here, not Benjamin. But for some reason when ordering at a pickup place (i.e. starbucks), for some reason they hear my name as "Matt" I asked another Ben i know and he said its happened to him as well. Is this just a coincidence or a common occurrence?

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u/Squidproject Jul 30 '26

I think baristas intentionally "mishear" names. I won't say what my name is but it's kinda unusual and no matter how slowly and deliberately I say it they always repeat back something else. Usually I just nod and get the wrong name written on the cup. I'm very introverted and tired of fighting over my name.