Wait a minute

 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. Better yet, I'll slip them my number and tell them to call me when they're ready to order.

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.

 

 

This blog is not over yet. There is plenty more where this came from. I know I tease a lot about it, but people please tip your servers accordingly. We work very hard and depend on each of you to pay our bills.