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For a lot of Dallasites, a morning dose of espresso is the crucial precursor to a good day, and the smooth bite of a piping cup of Arabica tastes even better when poured by a cute barista, which Dallas has many of. But service industry workers depend on tips to pay their bills, so the job often naturally lends itself to an appropriate amount of friendliness — and flirting. So how can you tell if the frothy heart poured on the top of your cappuccino is subliminal messaging, or if your favorite barista is flirting for more than just the tip? We asked the baristas at one of Dallas’ hottest coffee shops, and the answer is indefinite…