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By that definition, serving instant coffee at a roadside ‘revive and survive’ would be considered barista work.

Is the McDonalds employee who makes and serves coffee from the pot a barista too?

They might meet the dictionary definition, but I don’t think they would meet the expectations held by those who use the term.

What is wrong with saying that McDonalds has baristas?

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Are these robots persons?

Isn’t that limitation because up until now it’s always been people, but in the future could include robots or trained (non human) animals?

Was the Automat staffed with machine waiters?

Oh well done you. I guess I meant the robot is not a good barista.