If women were't allowed in Starbucks in the U.S., they'd go out of business.
Posted on 02/05/2016 3:02:35 PM PST by nickcarraway
Let’s start with when Starbucks opened up its location in Riyadh. The coffee siren is the face of Starbucks.
Her flowing locks of java love strike those brand affinity chords nationwide and across the pond, so why not in the Middle East?
Because boobies or some such.
The logo was considered a bit too randy for the locals, so Starbucks completely caved and came up with a falling star on the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
That story didn’t gain a lot of traction, but this more recent one is definitely approaching #PRFail territory.
Women have been officially “barred†from entering Starbucks. In fact, if you are female and thirsty for a cup of joe, “send in your driver.â€
According to Emirates 24/7, the nation’s religious police made this decision following a routine inspection revealed that the coffee shop’s “gender wall†— an actual wooden barrier intended to keep men and women separate — had collapsed.
So, this happened:
Let’s start with when Starbucks opened up its location in Riyadh. The coffee siren is the face of Starbucks.
Her flowing locks of java love strike those brand affinity chords nationwide and across the pond, so why not in the Middle East?
Because boobies or some such.
The logo was considered a bit too randy for the locals, so Starbucks completely caved and came up with a falling star on the Sydney Opera House in Australia.
That story didn’t gain a lot of traction, but this more recent one is definitely approaching #PRFail territory.
Women have been officially “barred†from entering Starbucks. In fact, if you are female and thirsty for a cup of joe, “send in your driver.â€
According to Emirates 24/7, the nation’s religious police made this decision following a routine inspection revealed that the coffee shop’s “gender wall†— an actual wooden barrier intended to keep men and women separate — had collapsed.
So, this happened:
Side-by-side, we have the misogynistic, neanderthal statement followed by the other one from Saudi Arabian Starbucks. (Yes, Howard Schultz, we see you.)
The notice, in Arabic as well as English, reads:
“On order by the Commission, please no entry for ladies, only send your driver to order. Thank you.†And now, for Starbucks official statement, in English — and from America:
Starbucks in Saudi Arabia adheres to the local customs by providing separate entrances for families as well as single people. All our stores provide equal amenities, service, menu, and seating to men, women and families. We are working as quickly as possible as we refurbish our Jarir store, so that we may again welcome all customers in accordance with local customs. In other words, if those dudes want to keep that up, it’s okay as long as they keep buying our coffee. Not good PR, people. Not good at all.
If women were't allowed in Starbucks in the U.S., they'd go out of business.
It’s interesting how the shamelessly liberal and pro-gay Starbucks makes all sorts of accommodation for bigoted Muslims, but I’m sure they wouldn’t lift a finger to cater to Christian Americans.
“Moderate” Muslims
Their coffee is still burned crap, no matter where it is.
A bunch of men in nightshirts with towels on their heads
Didn’t you just post this?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3393475/posts
Why yes. Yes you did.
I'd have a lot more respect for them if they dressed normal.
Is that sign real? Where and when was that posted?
Guess no "Full Body Lattes" in Saudi Arabia.
Two different articles. That was about a specific incident in another country. This is about how a U.S. business is dealing with expanding their business to other regions, and how that could be looked upon at home.
I suggest the ‘baristas’ write on the cups “Women: love them or rape and disembowel them? Discuss!”
I have been to Riyadh.
Hellhole.
During my time there, I saw two females. One was at our hotel in the lobby and the other did airport security for females.
For those liberals reading this, an African young man delivered my room service. Knowing what I know now, I fully believe he was enslaved.
F that country. And F Starbucks for investing in that pigsty country.
That you, Donald? ;)
who wants to hang around with those homos anyway....
Same subject. Just a repost.
Unless you’re getting paid to post - you should just link the second article within the first thread.
Homo in Saudi Arabia means they screw male goats.
No, it was a hoax in 2011.
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