Update: Short Cappucino

Well, two days and two short cappucinos later, I can definitely report that barristas are not secretive when you order a short. In fact, they seem to enjoy making them more than other drinks I order. On the first day, the barrista asked me to check if she made it just right. And, then, today, a different barrista asked me if I wanted it dry, wet or just regular. I asked what the difference was -- he said a dry has more foam and less milk, wet has less foam and more milk and regular is in between. I said, "Well then, I'll try dry." I'm glad I did, because it was quite tasty.