The Starbucks video that’s got everyone talking
Imagine a South Africa where deaf people had access to a brilliant service like this.
Rebecca King, a deaf Starbucks customer, has captured the hearts and imaginations of internet users all over the world after she filmed herself ordering her drinks at a drive-thru, in sign language.
Rebecca uploaded the video onto her Facebook page with the caption: “Starbucks! This is what I’m talking about! Share it away! We can change the world.”
The video went viral, receiving over 10-million views in eight days. In the video, King pulls up to a driveway, then waits several minutes before her Barista Katie Wyble pops up on screen and they proceed to communicate in sign language to complete the order.
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Posted by Rebecca King on Tuesday, November 3, 2015
“I am so happy and blessed to be a part of it,” King told Buzzfeed. “I’m so happy to help the Deaf community get more exposure. I can’t wait to see more companies utilizing this technology to provide better customer service. It’s so cool.”
The Starbucks in the store is located near a school for the deaf and blind, and the video technology at the drive-thru was implemented with the school in mind. Many people were amazed and commended Starbucks for their use of the technology.
