ice first coffee second

there is a phenomenon that is sweeping the nation as the semester gets busier and busier. yes, i am talking about an increase in the consumption of coffee. while some choose the traditional hot coffee, others choose the shots of expresso, the cappuccino, the latte. i understand the need for caffeine. however, while it's perfectly respectable to drink your coffee however you like it, there is one way in which you must be particularly careful. i'm talking iced coffee. usually when one serves a glass of water, they get the ice from the dispenser and then the water second, as not to splash themselves or those standing around them. the same goes for gatorade, lemonade, tea, coke. this seems to be an almost natural habit, one of out respect and common sense. nevertheless, when it comes to iced coffee people become children and forget the natural order of ice then liquid. rather, they make a huge deal of filling their cup almost full of coffee and during prime ice machine times, proceed to fill their cup thus sloshing and slashing their creamy coffee all over the counter, themselves, and innocent bystanders. unfortunately the lure of the coffee makes them oblivious to their utter lack of manners and they walk away happily downing their drink. so i am urging you, as you "need" your caffeine fix within these next few weeks, please take a few moments to follow your instincts!