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(#3) They Order Just Before Closing
From Lipshitz2:
"My biggest one is coming in the restaurant like 3 minutes before we close and saying 'Whoo, just made it!' I work for like $2.15 an hour. A double is from 9:45 to 9:00. I grew up KNOWING it is common courtesy to the workers to not go in expecting top notch service at closing time. These people do not make enough, no matter how much your little 15% – 20% tip to concern themselves further than an 12 hour workday. Just know that blindly coming into a restaurant at closing time is a recipe for awkwardness and you're most likely to get a server who isn't laughing your f*cking jokes. It's the worst!!!
Please people, check the times of a restaurant and know that if they close at say 9:00, then 8:50 is NOT a good time for dinner, especially when there are probably other restaurants open in the area. People will force a smile and tell you they'll seat you and it's no problem because they have to, but know that 90% of them are cursing you in the back. Everyone hates this... back of house included. Not saying that it's done a lot but if you worry about people messing with your food or whatever, this is the most likely scenario for that to happen. People are tired and expecting to leave at a normal time, then the inevitable late table shows and everyone gets pissed.
Just be considerate to these people, they work long hours often times and put up with ALOT of sh*t. A little consideration, especially at closing time, is greatly appreciated."
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(#21) They Mess Up The Menus
From meghanerd:
"This is a simple one, but putting your specials menu inside of your regular menu when you give it back. It'll just be an extra step later to separate them."
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(#7) They Try To Seat Themselves
From nuclearkumquat007:
"Not a waiter, but a host. There are several things people do that are very much unhelpful. First is seating yourself. You may be trying to save me the trouble, but believe it or not you've just caused me lots of headache. Restaurants usually divide tables into different sections and assign each to a server. We seat you in rotation so servers aren't overloaded with several tables at once. If you seat yourself in a section that I just seated, guess who gets chewed out by the server and manager? It's me.
Also, if we're on a wait list, pointing out tables that are open isn't helping me at all. I know there are two tables open over there, but I'm trying to save those plus two more for a massive party. You're right, there are plenty of seats open on the patio, but I just sat 30 people in 5 minutes and my manager didn't want me to overload severs/the kitchen, so you'll have to wait. Please just be patient and let me do my job."
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(#1) They Snap Their Fingers
From SaveMarlaSinger:
"DO NOT SNAP YOUR FINGERS AT ME OR WAVE OBNOXIOUSLY! I SEE YOU! I AM CLEARLY WITH ANOTHER GOD DAMN CUSTOMER WHO IS EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT AS YOU!
Whew. sorry about the outburst."
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(#5) They Sincerely Thank You, Then Stiff You On The Tip
From Jeev3s:
"If you look me in the eyes, and tell me how much you appreciated the service I provided for you, I am extremely grateful for your kind words and it brightens my day.
If you tell me I'm the best server you've had, and you leave me a 5% tip on a bill that's $70+, I hate you."
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(#12) They Don't Answer Polite Questions
From radialomens:
"When I ask if the food is okay and everyone just stares at me silently because they don't have any complaints and are waiting for someone else in the group to speak.
If it's good, everyone say it's good. I don't mind if you all speak at once. I can't walk away without someone answering the question."
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Generally, when we eating in a restaurant, the most impressive thing for most people often is not only the delicious dishes or the environment but their service. Because waiters and waitresses are the ones who communicate with customers directly, the details and attitude of service can make customers know the quality of a restaurant, which shows the importance of service.
There is no doubt that waiters and waitresses are very hard jobs, they need to face unexpected situations or customers in daily work. There are 21 stories from waiters and waitresses, they reveal some of the most annoying things.
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