I’m
going to learn you something. With the years I’ve spent being a waitress at
restaurants I want to tell everyone the things that annoy me. Please pay close
attention, maybe even take notes :)
1. When a server approaches your table
and asks you any kind of question, for the love of God please stop whatever you’re
doing and answer. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked up to a table and
asked things like, “Are yall doing ok?” “Do you need anything?” And do not get any kind of response. It makes me
feel incredibly stupid and angrty. Even if it’s a head nod just make sure you acknowledge
my presence.
2. Ok, always try to remember that on a
normal basis you are not the only table the server has. Be observant of everything
you might need so your sever can get everything you need in one trip. Example:
Can I get a refill? Return with drink. Can I get some ranch? Return with ranch.
Can my son get a refill? Return with drink again. Can I get some extra mayonnaise?
At this point you really don’t want to know what I’m thinking, but as much as
you would like to think my world revolves only around you..It doesn’t!
3. If a restaurant closes at 10:00 and
you want to come in and eat at 9:45, annoying as it is, stay cautious of the
time. Please do not sit around for an hour talking after you have already
eaten. Remember the servers have families and things to do when they get home.
I know I have to go home lay clothes out for the kids the next day for school,
pack lunches, clean house, and when I’m in school do homework. Take your little
party to the 24 hour Waffle House.
4. Do not come in and sit down on your
cell phone and act annoyed when the server doesn’t come up to you right away. I
refuse, I mean refuse to walk up to a table if someone is sitting there on
their phone. It is absolutely ridiculous and bugs me to no end. If you’re on
the phone be prepared to sit there for a while because I’m not coming over to
you. Deal with it.
5. Do NOT I repeat do NOT ever pick your
glass up and shake it at me to show me you are out of drink. I am probably very
aware that your glass is empty and getting around to it, but again you are not
the only table I have and will get to you soon.
If you choose to shake your glass at me anyway you are playing Russian Roulette
with your life.
6. Lets take a minute to talk about
tips. This mainly applies to senior citizens and teenagers. Servers make $2.13
an hour. Your $1 tip is not going to pay my power bill or feed my children.
Just in case you thought you were doing a good deed with that measly dollar or
two…you’re NOT. If you do not have the money to tip your server go through the
Mcdonalds drive through and order yourself something off the dollar menu. Not
only is it cheap, but you don’t have to tip and you increase your weight. Good
times all around.
