american starbucks

He didn't realize until after he left. – Photo credit: Canva

Humor, Joy

Tourist visits American Starbucks for the first time and accidentally asks his barista out

Heather Wake

5/21/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026