WA café owner posts rude customer letter, wins community support
A customer mailed Espresso Yourself Café's owner eight tips including appearance criticism; she posted it online and won support.
Casadi Aldridge, 24, opened Espresso Yourself Café in Donnybrook with her mum **just last month**. A customer mailed her a hand-written letter via the local post office with eight "tips" ranging from dress code advice to staffing criticism.
The first tip told her to "put your t*** away." Aldridge found it funny and posted the letter on the café's Instagram.
Aldridge received hundreds of supportive comments from locals and across Australia, praising her ambition and grace.
- Casadi Aldridge, 24
- Owner age
- Opened just last month
- Time in business
- 1.85 dollars
- Letter cost
- Eight pieces of advice
- Tips in letter
Why it mattersShows how small business owners handle unkind criticism and how communities back young entrepreneurs online.
AustraliaLocal Donnybrook business gains recognition and community support after standing up to a rude customer.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 9 h ago
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