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Restaurant Etiquette 101
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I work with some teachers who hate kids, not necessarily bad people but damn, you've gotta put some thought into work. Low level drug dealing and teaching suit me fine.Guys@Mix6APlix is just venting. I think he's good people just stressed.
Bro have you thought about a career change? I don't think you're suited to the role. How about a trade? You can travel the world and work alone too.
Not a backfire at all. Look at the lovely debate it sparked and the typical butthurt of people who have never worked in the industry. Laughter for days.
There are those lovely assumptions, do you really think being a servant is so exclusive that you're the only one here who has been one? Most progress past that level in their late teens.
Why do you work as a server? are you in school? like the job? plan on opening your own restaurant one day and want to learn the game?
You seem like an intelligent guy to me Im sure you could do "better" if thats what you wanted.
How the hell did I forget to include separate checks? First, if you want separate checks because you lack 3rd grade math skills, you should remove yourself from the gene pool. However, if you are that level of dipshit, notify your server that you want separate checks when you get seated. It's not that difficult. There is a special place in hell for those who wait until the end of the meal then have the balls to complain about why it took so long to get their 16 different checks. Black people, blue haired old women, and teenagers are the most likely offenders of this. If you do this I hope your first day in hell lasts 10000 years, and may that be the shortest of the eternal number of days you spend there.
Would you care to explain how simply saying "Just so you know, we would like separate checks" at the beginning of the meal is asking too much? It's simply common courtesy, not only to the server but to every other table he has, not to mention making your whole night go smoother as well. If you don't comprehend that, I question if you are missing a chromosone.
Really, the only semi logical counterpoint you could present is that when you go out to eat, you are really just looking for a reason to bitch and get something for free in which case most restaurants will be perfectly happy if you decide to take your business elsewhere. They'd prefer it actually. I'm glad to have worked for places that asked people to leave and not return, even if they ate there 4-5 days a week before we had enough of their bullshit.
Really, the only semi logical counterpoint you could present is that when you go out to eat, you are really just looking for a reason to bitch and get something for free in which case most restaurants will be perfectly happy if you decide to take your business elsewhere. They'd prefer it actually. I'm glad to have worked for places that asked people to leave and not return, even if they ate there 4-5 days a week before we had enough of their bullshit.
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Just be glad you don't work in a corporate environment managing key account clients and their requirements. Separate cheques lol
I have to ask, why are you a server? You have nothing positive to say about it.
Good to see you around bro.
Australia. We ask for separate bills here. Well I don't but some do its no biggie. Your employer is still getting the same amount of money just from different people.
I have plenty of positive things to say about it. If you work with good people, it's a great job. I make good money. I love good food. Hell the preshift meals we get are fucking outstanding, we could sell those for 25 bucks a plate. I've been doing it for longer than I care to admit, and I am a shitty student who just bought my way out of student loan hell. I don't want to do that again.
Granted, like every job, you have to deal with asshole co-workers, asshole bosses, and asshole customers. That's why it's called a job and not a daily vacation from dealing your screaming children. For those who choose to look down on me for this thread and think it is just a pointless bitch session, I look at it as information to make your experience in the restaurant better. If you have special requests, just make it known - the earlier the better, and simply by doing that, you improve everyone's experience for the evening - the servers, the other patrons, and most importantly your own. Like I said, anything I listed here is nothing more than common courtesy to help the greater good. I knew what I was going to get when I made this thread. I would expect the same thing if I made a thread called 'Why pitbulls are the best dogs ever'. I don't take any of it personally, and if 1 person learns something that makes their day easier when they go out to eat than this was all worth my time.
And while I am here again, I'll bring this full circle. I don't care what you say, there are some restaurants you simply don't bring children too. Generally if a restaurant has a history of annually being listed as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world, you should leave your kid at home.
Parents Bring Crying Baby to Alinea and Grant Achatz Considers Banning Kids
Granted, like every job, you have to deal with asshole co-workers, asshole bosses, and asshole customers. That's why it's called a job and not a daily vacation from dealing your screaming children. For those who choose to look down on me for this thread and think it is just a pointless bitch session, I look at it as information to make your experience in the restaurant better. If you have special requests, just make it known - the earlier the better, and simply by doing that, you improve everyone's experience for the evening - the servers, the other patrons, and most importantly your own. Like I said, anything I listed here is nothing more than common courtesy to help the greater good. I knew what I was going to get when I made this thread. I would expect the same thing if I made a thread called 'Why pitbulls are the best dogs ever'. I don't take any of it personally, and if 1 person learns something that makes their day easier when they go out to eat than this was all worth my time.
And while I am here again, I'll bring this full circle. I don't care what you say, there are some restaurants you simply don't bring children too. Generally if a restaurant has a history of annually being listed as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world, you should leave your kid at home.
Parents Bring Crying Baby to Alinea and Grant Achatz Considers Banning Kids
Fair enough. I didn't say anything bad about doing so, but rather waiting until the end of the meal to do so. The larger the party it is, the more of a pain in the ass it is. Make it known at the beginning, then everything else will run smoother for everyone's benefit. If you go out with a party of 8 or more and tell the server that in the beginning of the meal, I bet you more often than not, that the server will look you square in the eyes and offer you the most sincere 'thank you' that you will hear that day.
I can certainly be cunty. I have never denied that in my life. At least I own up to it.
Man im not thinking about the bill at the beginning of the meal. Im too busy trying to work out what im gonna eat.
@Mix6APlix I think you should consider that if everyone would behave like you want, and everything would go as smooth as you want it to, a simple app and a little robot could do your job with much more profit for your boss.You are in this to handle the heavy sea smoothly.
Tips are stupid.
Don't work there if pay so bad you need tip.
So many rules, even eat at home with wife less nagging.
I like your photo of German man's. Instead of asking to leave, you hide behind chairs to take blurry picture.
I will complain about this on forum later! I showed them!
I'm glad you understand where I am coming from.
Lol. I nominate this for thread of the year!
I agree with half of the op, but The other half is too much unsubstantiated whining. The server should be the one bending over backwards for the customer, not..the other way round.
To continue with etiquette, how should you tip if you had great service but the meal tasted like shit??
And what about the other way round, great food but rude service?
I agree with half of the op, but The other half is too much unsubstantiated whining. The server should be the one bending over backwards for the customer, not..the other way round.
To continue with etiquette, how should you tip if you had great service but the meal tasted like shit??
And what about the other way round, great food but rude service?
Piss on the cook and fuck the waiter, es.