But first, let me tell you about the Andy Griffith Table!
In the early '70s, I was working my way through college on the GI Bill and waiting tables at a Jolly Ox Restuarant in Virginia Beach, Va.It was a national chain and in most other states they were called Steak & Ale.
Well, anyway, in walks Andy Griffith at the end of our lunch rush. He's by himself and I spotted him immediately.
I asked if he wanted a meal and he said he had just come from the airport and wanted something light before driving down to his home near Manteo,N.C.
So I took him to a small "two-top" in a room that was kinda out of the way. He was as layed back as could be and thoroughly enjoyed his meal. He tipped me 4 bucks on a 15 buck check.
The fun part for me was when he told me just before he left that he appreciated the relative solitude I had provided and he wanted to know if he could ask for me if he came through town again.
I of course said yes, and over the the next two years I was his waiter on five occasions.He is just a regular guy, down to earth fellow. His celebrity and wealth are real, but so is he.
He is nice person for real just like Drew Carey. We should have more people like them. Not only they tipped their servers good but they are being nice and not making trouble. Too bad, we still have to gone through with some customers that always wanted to be treated like royal families. To make thing worst, some will make a big mess on a table, asking too many questions on little things, having too many refills, too impatience.., rude reply.. or non-reply when being asked a question politely.. no tips.. etc.. Man, I am just a server not their personal servant..