I understand the frustration with the disconnect between the particular complaint and far worse problems. That said, if a rushed Bill Gates pays you $500 for a

I understand the frustration with the disconnect between the particular complaint and far worse problems. That said, if a rushed Bill Gates pays you $500 for a Starbucks coffee and you bring him instant coffee instead, it doesn't matter whether he drinks it: you still exploited him. These are all examples of exploitation, just of relative degree.