tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716075840922894110.post6349495180417728062..comments2010-10-26T10:22:43.631-07:00Comments on Brielle&Shannon's Commonweal: Starbucks vs. KrankiesBrielle Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09261611130053743479noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716075840922894110.post-72065664910121293222010-10-25T22:21:47.965-07:002010-10-25T22:21:47.965-07:00Very unique lab. I never would have noticed the ob...Very unique lab. I never would have noticed the observation about the small tables at starbucks and i think it is very interesting. I usually never hear about people wanting to meet up to go to starbucks, but it is very common to hear people meeting up in krankies.deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03369127339177062153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716075840922894110.post-70061514633022744762010-10-25T19:40:40.610-07:002010-10-25T19:40:40.610-07:00I've noticed dramatic differences comparing my...I've noticed dramatic differences comparing my experiences in franchise environments v. that of a local establishment such as Krankies. Not only are businesses like Krankies economically beneficial, they also promote community interaction and integrity.Zach M, Noah, Anthony, Nicole, Maria, Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221291031708940308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716075840922894110.post-17560557244879944162010-10-25T18:41:47.153-07:002010-10-25T18:41:47.153-07:00Krankies can thrive competing against the overpric...Krankies can thrive competing against the overpriced Starbucks culture because it encourages social capital. Sometimes I feel like people who say "I CANNOT get through the day without my Starbucks" are just conforming to a lifestlye that makes them feel sophisticated and intelligent. Their mindset is self-absorbed when they enter the store. Getting a drink at Krankies seems less about the image and more about bringing people and local businesses together. I'm not trying to imply that drinking Starbucks makes you a snob. I love their hot chocolate.Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07737857531817276571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716075840922894110.post-28674373629037991372010-10-25T18:23:01.951-07:002010-10-25T18:23:01.951-07:00I think this is really awesome.
I love looking at ...I think this is really awesome.<br />I love looking at the differences between corporations and local businesses- local ones are usually more personable and bring a better environment.Zachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12516779478391766971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-716075840922894110.post-1445927727775354202010-10-25T17:41:23.968-07:002010-10-25T17:41:23.968-07:00As a fan of Krankies, I enjoyed this lab a lot. No...As a fan of Krankies, I enjoyed this lab a lot. Not only does Krankies have locally made food and locally grown produce at their markets, it has a very local atmosphere. I often see the same people at Krankies repeatedly, and I remember the baristas and recognize their faces, which never happens when I go to Starbucks. Though they both have fine coffee, Krankies builds more social capital because it is a gathering place and makes people feel welcome and not like they have to leave as soon as they get their coffee!<br /><br />-emersonStevie, Max, Jack, & Emerson Commonwealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01313683572560297792noreply@blogger.com