Posted on 11/26/2005 9:50:03 AM PST by smoothsailing
"Then the salad line has to take those extra steps, and THEN your waiter has to remember that you had special orders and verify them."
Yup.
The waitress needs to write "no croutons" on the order and then LOOK AT THE PLATE before delivering it.
Look at the plate
Look at the order
Look at the plate
Look at the order
Look at the plate
Look at the order
DO THEY MATCH????????????
This isn't rocket science. If the waitress doesn't even compare the order with the plate, she shouldn't be in the business. Occasional mistakes are one thing, but I get about an 85% error rate on the "no croutons" instruction.
I'm convinced it is simply managerial incompetence. There should be somebody in the kitchen checking that orders are right and then the server should do the same. When the order comes out wrong, it means neither the kitchen staff or waitstaff bothered to look. Bad management seems to be the standard in the restaurant industry.
I'm trying to remember the last time I sat at a table of 4 or more people and everything came out as ordered.
Don't get me wrong. I never send my food back or complain to the server. I know exactly what can happen in that case. I do my complaining with my feet. Given the number of places I stopped patronizing that went out of business, I'm a pretty good judge of quality.
I tried a new pizza restaurant for lunch today. Undercooked crust with canned sauce pretty much seals their fate. I wonder what kind of restaurant will be in that store next year.
entitled to the Presidency because he's "so sophisticated" and "so progressive" and "so international"
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Don't forget "Nuanced."
I think it's french for "Arrogant-Bastard."
ROTF!
If it is automatically deducted I ask to opt out.
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Of course, but if it is automatic it will be posted.
Even if it's automatic I like to give an additional tip if I get really good service.
That is a beautiful story. Permission please to send it to some pals (and who came up with it BTW). Thanks.
Uh, Tipper is the alpha part of that team.
I was a waitress for a while - $2 plus tips - and then discovered there was work for typists! I probably didn't make as much as I would have waiting tables, but it was steady pay.
Your tipping program is about like ours. I tip more on the rare occasions when our whole family goes out, because there are 9 of us, and it's a big job for a server, even if it's a buffet and the waiter just brings drinks and stuff.
I remembered my last perfect service!
It was at Emeril's in New Orleans. Everyting was absolutely perfect. If you haven't tried Emeril's banana cream pie, you are missing one of the true culinary delights in this country.
You can get it at his restaurant in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as well.
Don't forget he's on an allowance.
"where did Tipper get her name?"
It refers to cow tipping, not restaurant gratuities.
Should really be applied to Hillary instead, especially by the waitress she stiffed. Calves that only a cow could love....
Remember the richest diner did not eat. So while the other diners had to make up the missing man's share they did not purchase the missing man's dinner (average $10). So in reality, they were approximately $42 short - but still short.
"And don't forget to "toke" the dealers at the Casino either."
Absolutely. I was taught the ropes early on by a couple of doctors from L.A. about craps table manners, especially tipping the dealers, and buying anyone who wins you money a drink, and it makes all the difference. I've learned more about the game from the dealers, just for throwing them $2 CE bets, and giving them a percentage when I win.
One place i tip where it makes no sense, is at bars. I don't drink, but go to shows with friends, and I tip for water, coffee, soda, whatever. I often get asked if I'm the designated driver, and when I say yes, I get free refills - and I tip more.
People just don't cook anymore. Eating out is hugely expensive compared to the same food prepared at home.
Elizabeth Edwards doesn't look like she's a stranger to Wendy's.
LOL - nothing like the poker gods catching up to a guy, and then watching him muck the winning hand at a showdown! That was a good story!
Gee, funny you should mention that. This program was probably initiated during the Clinton misadministration.
Did you marry her (or him)?
Last time I checked, Wally World didn't have brioche or fois gras. ;>)
I'm planning a trip to Charlie Trotter's next year. I consider the airfare from Dallas to Chicago to be an incidental part of the bill. I'll spend more money in the restaurant.
/john
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