"Hello, we are Those People Who Attempt to Carry on Conversations with Employees During a Rush."

I'm casual friends with one of the coffee shop employees, and I come in during the midst of the morning rush and walk over to the counter to chat with my acquaintance. However, this friend of mine is busy pulling espresso shots, steaming milk, and blending ice. While I tell him stories from the day before, he simply replies with a half-hearted "Oh yeah?" and doesn't even make eye contact. When I ask him how his day has been, he hurriedly says, "Oh fine, just busy now," and still won't make eye contact.

I know there's ten people waiting for their orders and another twenty in line, but I thought we were friends. Why won't he make time to talk?

It's very nice to meet you.