How to be a Good Server OR How to Convince an Entire Shaving Forum You're a Jerk

[Springs1]

These are the steps on how to be a good server in a restaurant:

1. Try to greet your table within 3-5 minutes. Try not to end up taking 8-10 minutes to greet a table, because that's when customers start to get irritated. If you do take longer than 5 minutes, do apologize.

2. Make sure customers have utensils. I can't count the times I've either had to get up to get my own utensils or had to asks my server for some. I've also have seen other customers and even my husband was brought food(which I didn't order any food that time) without any utensils.

3. Bring extra napkins always. MOST people, especially kids or if a person orders messy foods such as ribs, will more than likely need extra napkins.

4. Do ANY up selling BEFORE the customer orders, NOT AFTER the customer just placed their order. A couple of times I ordered a specific margarita they had on the menus at 2 different restaurants and those servers decided to try to sell me a different margarita AFTER I told them already what I actually wanted. That not only wasted their time, but irritated me.

5. Never bring ANY FOOD OR DRINKS to the table without knowing if the customer wants it, even if it's just water. Also, the server should ask if the customer wants lemon with their water. Some people may not want a slice of lemon. The server should ask or let the customer ask if they want a refill or anything for that matter. Some people like automatic refills, but I feel that a server can waste time at times getting things that the server isn't 100% sure that the customer actually wants a refill. I've declined refills before at times as well as changed the soft drinks I have ordered even. I am glad when servers ASK me instead of bringing something to the table that I didn’t order. I don't care if it's free bread or chips & salsa, NOTHING should be ordered for the customer and that even includes a glass of water. The customer is the person that is ordering, NOT the server.

6. Bring drinks that aren't from the bar out first if there are any. For instance, if a customer at the table orders a drink from the bar and everyone else at the table orders soft drinks or tea or water, don't make everyone at the table suffer by waiting until the drink from the bar is ready.

7. When customers are placing their order, WRITE their order down. Write down EVERY detail and repeat the order to the customer. Make sure you understand every detail like if they said "no tomatoes" and you may have thought they said "only tomatoes." I've had 2 times that 2 different servers at 2 different restaurants assumed I wanted bbq sauce "ON THE SIDE" meaning that I didn't want bbq sauce on my ribs I ordered, when I actually wanted "2 SIDES" of extra bbq sauce. So when taking a customer's order, MAKE DARN SURE that you get EXACTLY what they said. I NEVER said "on the side", but they ASSUMED that, even though one of those times I remember I said "2 sides of "EXTRA" bbq sauce." I also NEVER said I wanted the ribs dry either. They just ASSUMED that. When in doubt, ASK or ASK them to repeat their order.

8. Don't EVER come back to the table after you have left to ask the customer to repeat their order! That's an interruption that's truly not necessary. Now if they are out of something or there's a problem with what someone ordered, that's completely different. I am talking about servers who don't write down orders or servers who didn't fully write down the order or get the entire order written correctly the FIRST TIME AROUND as they should have. For instance, I ordered a margarita with salt one time and the waiter came back to my table to ask if I wanted salt. He should have gotten it correct the FIRST time around. I also had a waitress one time ask "Did you say mudslide or a white russian?" I ordered a white russian, not a mudslide. My point is, points off the tip when I have to be interrupted for a server not getting all the details right the FIRST TIME AROUND. I understand if I have to repeat my order while they are initially taking my order, but to come to ask me AFTER they have already left the table is just not good service. As I said before, if they are out of something or there's no way to make a certain thing the way the customer wants it, that's understandable to have to come back to the table, but don't just come back to the table because you didn't get the ALL the details the first time around.

9. Know the menu. If I ask what comes in a side salad because of the fact that usually for some reason, a lot of menus don't list what comes in, don't tell me you don't know or need to ask someone UNLESS it is like your first day or something.

10. NEVER "ASSUME" ANYTHING, EVER! For example: My husband and I ordered 2 appetizers as well as 2 entrees at a restaurant. I didn't want what he wanted and he didn't want what I wanted, so that's why we ordered 2. We figured we could take the food home if we had too much. The waiter ASSUMED I wanted the appetizer with my meal. For starters, I NEVER ONCE said that. Also, I should assume that since the menu states it's an appetizer, that I would get it as an appetizer unless I state otherwise. We were waiting quite a while when the waiter came around and we asked where my chili cheese fries were. Our waiter replied "I thought you wanted it with your meal." I told him "I never said that." I was SOME PISSED that he "ASSUMED" we were going to "share" the first appetizer. Anyway, I received it 2 minutes literally before our entrees came out.

11. If someone wants a 2 for 1 drink "ONE at a time" respect that and only bring out one at a time. Also, ASK if the customer would like the drinks one at a time, which you might be surpised they MIGHT just want it one at a time due to ice making the drink watered down or maybe they might not want the second one.

12. Immediately put the order into the computer RIGHT AFTER you take the order unless there are food or drink orders that were ordered before the customers that you just got the order from that are ready, then obviously, bring those customers their food and/or drinks they ordered first, then put the order into the computer.

13. Servers should bring ALL condiments BEFORE the food is arrived. There is NEVER a reason to trust another server that ends up bringing out the food. If you want a good tip, make sure what that the things that are truly IN YOUR CONTROL will be correct at the very least. I have had 5 servers VOLUNTEER(meaning I didn't ask them to do that) to bring my condiments BEFORE my meal arrived whether or not they actually took my food to me. If someone orders a side of ranch, there's NO REAL REASON to wait all the way until the food is ready to bring it out which is usually around 25mins or so, when ranch doesn't need ANY cooking. Same thing with other condiments like mayo or mustard.

14. Make sure you are bringing enough of what the customer has asked for. My husband asked for ketchup and the waitress brought out an almost empty bottle, not enough for him to even get much out. Also, if someone asks for a "SIDE" of something, bring a "FULL" side, NOT "a HALF side." It's ridiculous that now I am having to tell my server, "Fill it all the way." I think that's just ridiculous. If I ask for a "side", I want a FULL SIDE. Especially if I asks for 2 sides of mayo, don't bring me 2 "half-sides" of mayo, because then it's like only having ONE side of mayo, so then you have to make another trip to get another side of mayo as I specifically ordered it. It's not like the server can't SEE that it's not full. Bring customers enough condiments so you WON'T have to make extra trips. Do you honestly care about the pennies it cost the restaurant to maybe give too much or do you care about your tips? I think a customer would rather have more than enough, than not enough, wouldn't you?

15. When the food is ready, if the same server takes the food to the customer that took the order, that server should be comparing the plate of food with the written order to see obvious mistakes such as a wrong side dish, a wrong entree, missing things, or anything that's obvious like a grilled chicken dish that's supposed to have swiss cheese(yellow) has bright orange cheddar cheese.

16. Make sure when you bring out someone's food that the item has the condiments that are listed on the menu unless told by the customer that they didn't want the condiments that come with the meal. I have had servers assume just because I ordered a side of ranch, I didn't want the marinara as well with cheese sticks. I don't get that, because they didn't even consider that since usually appetizers are shared, that just maybe the other person at the table might like the sauce that COMES with the item and the other person wants the other sauce. We both happen to like both sauces and dip them in both.

Also, I've had times when the condiments that were supposed to come with the food according to the MENU, weren't on the plate, meaning the server didn't verify the food they were taking to me with the menu. Like at Denny's, my husband ordered cheese fries as his appetizer and the ranch that was listed it came with and even had a picture of it, wasn't on the plate from our server when it arrived. I feel, how STUPID is it not to even realize something is MISSING and still take it to the customer like that considering they have it in a PICTURE as well as listed in the menu description. I feel if you don't know the menu, at least take a menu and verify the food BEFORE taking it to the customer.

17. If you run someone else's food and get a request for something such as a refill, please tell their server or even go get the refill. I have had some good and bad luck when I've done this. If my server is not around and if I want a refill, I will ask whomever comes to the table, considering they ARE a "SOME PART" of MY service. Sometimes those other servers worked as a TEAM by actually getting the refill for me, one time a server lied to me, and another one said something about that my server will get it, which she DIDN'T relay the message. The point of this one, WORK AS A TEAM, because it will come back to you. If you help out this other customer's table you don't have, but then another server helps you out with a customer's table you DO have, it truly all works out. No one seems to want to work as a team anymore these days. The people that do, are hard to find.

Also if there is a mistake that can be caught by this other server such as a missing item or wrong food, this other server should be the one to fix the situation to make it right, NOT make the customer wait longer to get our server to fix it. I don't get why MY server usually is the one that gets the forgotten condiments when another server brings out my food without the condiments I ordered. I feel WHY have another server run the food if they aren't going to verify the ticket with the plate of food? It's useless to have a food runner system if the other server doesn't verify what they are taking to the table is correct even. I am ONLY talking about things that are obvious that are wrong. Sure my server could be at fault for not putting in the order correctly to begin with, but I am willing to bet more than likely, it's the other server that's too lazy to read the ticket.

18. Check back with your customers once ANY food has arrived if someone else ran your food, because they may have a mistake that was not noticed at the time the food was ran, so no one was told about the mistake. It's important to check back with your customers to make sure the customers are happy with their food. It's not just mistakes that could be a problem, it could also be the food is cold or some type of other problem. If you don't check back with your customers, you won't know if something is wrong or not. Also, ask if they need anything. They might need something they didn't think of such as A-1 steak sauce or a refill.

19. If a mistake is made of any kind, apologize. I can't count HOW MANY TIMES I NEVER get an apology. I am not mean, I just tell them "I ordered such-n-such." At the VERY LEAST, say you are sorry. It's the RIGHT THING to do. It may even boost your tip such as when I have had apologies, that I tipped higher all because they were NICE about it.

20. If a mistake is made that's major such as a wrong entree or an overcharge, have the decency to TELL YOUR MANAGER! I can't count the times I didn't get a visit from a manager when MAJOR mess ups have happened. Also, if it's YOU who made the mess up, YOU try to make-up for it by asking the manager if he or she could comp something. Also, a major mess up should come with a PROFUSE apology such as "I am SO sorry." Not just a lousy "sorry" when the mistake is huge.

21. If you are server running someone else's food and there's a mistake of some sort, APOLOGIZE, even if it's might not be "YOUR" fault. Customers do usually want to hear an apology when something goes wrong. It IS the NICE thing to do.

22. If you ask the customer if they want something and they say "NO", DO NOT try to change their mind. I can't tell you how aggravating it is to have to almost argue with the server to get them to understand I don't want a dessert this time or whatever it is. If they say "NO", they MEAN IT!

23. Make sure there are NO overcharges or undercharges on the check and that it is indeed THAT customer's check. I have had prices that didn't match the menu. I have also had a server charge me for a salad without an entree, even though I got an entree. So make sure you press the correct button. My husband and I have had our credit cards rung up on the wrong table. We have been given the wrong check before. We have had extra items as well as missing items on the check. I also had substituted a cheddar cheese on a sandwich that came with swiss cheese, but was charged extra as if I was adding cheese to the sandwich. That time I also didn't get charged for a margarita that was almost $7. So not only did I have an overcharge, but also an undercharge in the same check. That just shows how some servers don't look over their work.

24. NEVER, EVER, bring the check without either being asked or asking. I have ordered a mixed drink AFTER a dessert at times. I truly HATE when servers bring the check along with the dessert as if they can read my mind or something. It's NOT their call to make if I am ready for the check or not, it's MINE. You NEVER KNOW, maybe the customer wants to order something else. I just had a waitress last night bring us the check just because we asked for boxes. She didn't even offer us dessert, which I actually wanted to order another mixed drink, but at the time I asked for the boxes, I still was drinking my margarita I had ordered beforehand, so I wasn't quite ready for the next drink yet, nor did I even decide what drink I wanted.

25. Do things in the order of it being requested. If I just asked for the check, get the check unless someone's food or drink is ready that had ordered BEFORE I did. Don't go to 2 other customer's tables to find out if they need anything. That's just RUDE! People usually want to leave when they ask for the check, so be CONSIDERATE not to WASTE ANY of their time by getting the check as soon as possible unless someone's food or drink is ready that had asked for their stuff BEFORE I did.

26. Ring up the check within a 3 minute range at the MOST. Don't make the customers wait 5 minutes or more to be able to leave.

27. Give ALL change back, even if it's just a penny unless the customer TELLS you to keep the change. NEVER just not return someone's change or ask if they want change. Always give back change unless the customer tells you to keep the change, because they haven't tipped you yet. One waiter one time kept 31 cents change and only gave me back a 5 dollar bill from a check that was $34.69 that I paid with (2) 20 dollar gift certificates . I found that to be presumptuous of him. It WASN'T "HIS" money YET, it was my money. Instead of $4.50 we were going to leave, because his service wasn't so great, he got stiffed all because he STOLE from us. He had NO RIGHTS to that money yet.


Springs1

[Ookla The Mok]

Welcome to B&B!

[copperhead]

First welcome to B&B. I just read the first few lines of your post and i am confused why you have posted this and that too your first post in a shaving forum. :confused1 If you are interested in wet shaving or for that matter to be part of this wonderful community please take the time to introduce yourself over here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=30).

[Doc4]

Welcome to B&B. You've obviously had a few bad times at restaurants ... :mellow:

[TimmyBoston]

Ummmmm..........What?

[OldSaw]

Welcome to B&B.

What?!? Only 27 steps? I would have thought restaurant serving would have required a whole WIKI. But hey, what do I know.

[_JP_]

I finally gave up reading it all. While much of it is reasonable, some of it is contrary to procedures and practices that many companies put in place. Establishments set policies for service and there's no pleasing everybody 100% of the time.

[stobes21]

Welcome to B&B. Interesting choice of first posts.

I disagree about bringing things out before they are ordered. I expect I will be brought water before I have to do anything. Same deal with chips at a mexican restaurant or bread at an italian place. These things are complimentary and expected by most customers, and the waiter should bring them out without being asked. If you don't want chips or water, either ask them not to bring them out or don't eat/drink them. What's the harm?

You seem to have very high expectations. I appreciate good service, but people make mistakes, and to jump on someone because they brought out condiments at an inappropriate time or didn't understand the details of your custom order is ridiculous. A friendly waiter who tries to get what I want right will do just fine in my book every time, even with a few mistakes. Some things you mention are inexcusable, but lighten up a bit. The person is bringing you food and drinks, not performing surgery. You'll have a better time when eating, and you won't be considered a bad customer/poor tipper.

[Ookla The Mok]

This whole guide is flawed. There is no protocol for "fly in the soup".

I suggest less dining at Denny's. Despite the deliciousness and clever name of the "moons over my hammy", it is notorius for poor service.

[papasmurf]

This whole guide is flawed. There is no protocol for "fly in the soup".

I suggest less dining at Denny's. Despite the deliciousness and clever name of the "moons over my hammy", it is notorius for poor service.



someones been watching Family guy

[Springs1]

I disagree about bringing things out before they are ordered. I expect I will be brought water before I have to do anything. Same deal with chips at a mexican restaurant or bread at an italian place. These things are complimentary and expected by most customers, and the waiter should bring them out without being asked. If you don't want chips or water, either ask them not to bring them out or don't eat/drink them. What's the harm?

WHY should you expect your server to READ YOUR MIND? If you want a glass of water, you should simply ORDER ONE. WHY is that so hard to do? WHY should you expect something you didn't order to be brought out? The CUSTOMER is the person doing the ordering, NOT the waitstaff.

The servers can be CONSIDERATE enough to ASK you instead of just plopping bread, chips & salsa, or a glass of water or refill of soda or refill your glass with tea or refill your cofee without YOUR PERMISSION to do so. It's NOT up to THEM to say what I want, that's ONLY, ONLY, ONLY, UP TO ME, the customer.


You seem to have very high expectations. I appreciate good service, but people make mistakes, and to jump on someone because they brought out condiments at an inappropriate time or didn't understand the details of your custom order is ridiculous. A friendly waiter who tries to get what I want right will do just fine in my book every time, even with a few mistakes. Some things you mention are inexcusable, but lighten up a bit.


NO, what is ridiculous is bringing out OBVIOUS mistakes to the table when your server is supposed to compare their written order with the plate of food or if another server runs the food to the table, that server should compare the ticket with the food. If the ticket is incorrect, well of course the other server running the food is not at fault.

It's NOT ridiculous to EXPECT service that will go well. It's ridiculous to think when you go to a restaurant you are going to have lots of mistakes with your order as if you are at McDonald's or something. Sure, everybody makes mistakes, but some servers seem to not TRY to PREVENT THEM such as bringing out a wrong entree when they WROTE DOWN the order. I mean, come on, one time I had ordered an appetizer as my meal, which was bbq chicken nachos, which me and my husband's waiter brought a plate of quesadillas to our table, but got my husband's burger correct. He ended up admitting he pressed the wrong button. I sure bet he WROTE IT DOWN correctly though, so he COULD have VERIFIED that paper, but was TOO LAZY AND UNCARING to do so, so he look like a complete IDIOT bringing out VERY OBVIOUS to the EYES completely wrong food for only a party of 2. If I would have been in a party of 6 or more, I would be a lot more forgiving, but being that he only had 2 plates to verify, that's PATHETIC to not CATCH that mistake IN THE KITCHEN. He didn't verify that written order.

If they misunderstood details, that's THEIR FAULT. REPEATING the order is ESSENTIAL, because I have had 2 times 2 different servers thought I meant I wanted my ribs completely dry with bbq sauce "ON THE SIDE" when all I ordered was "2 SIDES of bbq sauce." There's a HUGE DIFFERENCE in the 2 situations. The 2 sides of bbq sauce is EXTRA. I NEVER, EVER, ONCE said "ON THE SIDE." If they would have REPEATED my order, my ribs would have been delivered correctly.

Just 2 weeks ago even my husband ordered a strawberry lemonade and our waiter said "So a water and a dr. pepper", which my husband said "No, a strawberry lemonade." If he wouldn't have repeated the drink orders, he would have gotten them wrong.

The things about the condiments, it's NOT YOU that is having your food get cold or cool while you wait for something you ordered WITH your meal to ENJOY eating your meal. I DIDN'T go out to eat to eat a dry sandwich or burger, to eat ribs with hardly any bbq sauce the way the restaurant normally fixes them, to eat my fries without any ranch, to eat my salad with a tiny bit of dressing, etc. I went out to eat to ENJOY MY FOOD. Without those condiments, the food doesn't taste that great. The condiments are just as important as the REST of the meal. It's just like not having your fries with a burger. One goes with the other. I have had to wait as long as 5 minutes at times for some condiments that I ORDERED WITH MY FOOD, NOT when the food arrived around 30 minutes later. The server could have decide to bring them out ahead of time if they are too lazy to verify the food or if some other server brings out the food.

What is ridiculous is to pay someone well to get your order wrong and make your dining experience miserable. What's ridiculous is to be brought out EXTREMELY OBVIOUS mistakes to the table such as a missing side dish. In the past year, a waitress brought out our food without a baked potato my husband ordered. I even asked her to bring out the condiments ahead of time, so I had those beforehand, so all she had to do was verify the entrees themselves. She was TOO LAZY to take her WRITTEN ORDER and COMPARE that written order with the food. A side dish that is missing is like a DUH, OBVIOUS MISTAKE. She didn't even apologize and my husband wasn't mean about it, he was very nice. She stupidly was looking on the ticket on the tray at our table when he mentioned it. She should have been looking at her pad of paper she wrote our order on instead, because she possibly could have forgotten to put the order in for the baked potato. Even if she put the order in correctly, it was HER JOB to "BRING" the food out as CORRECTLY AS POSSIBLE without having to touch the food to NOTICE the mistake.

[Ookla The Mok]

I suppose the obvious next question is:



How does this relate to removal of facial hair?

[papasmurf]

I suppose the obvious next question is:



How does this relate to removal of facial hair?


I was thinking the same exact thing :lol:

[stobes21]

I suppose the obvious next question is:
How does this relate to removal of facial hair?

This one is throwing me. She typed quite a lengthy post, and replied to my specific comment, indicating that it isn't some sort of spam. She doesn't seem to be selling anything, and it doesn't seem like a troll. But, she appears out of nowhere, posts on a topic unrelated to the topic of the board (though this is the barber shop, so it is within the subject matter of the sub-forum), and only seems interested in talking about this particular subject, about which she is quite vehement.

Springs1: you want to hop in here and at least introduce yourself? We're a friendly bunch, and would be happy to discuss wait service and other topics with you, but you're coming off pretty strange.

[Rei]

This is more of a guide of how to serve Springs1 well, rather than how to be a good server.

The simple fact of the matter is that everyone likes to be treated different, and different people are going to like different styles of service.

I like the service at Ed Debevic's. It is a shame that the one here in L.A. closed down.

Of course, I'm a william's mug soap man, and I don't need to be pampered by the wait staff.

[TimmyBoston]

Why did you post this?

[fia1331]

A quick google search brought this up: http://tinyurl.com/5as5wo

It also appears that she has been making similar posts elsewhere as well.

[Must Dash]

Springs1 may have mistyped the URL and was actually looking for Bladder & Blade. A bit full of... :mellow:

Cheers


Jeremy

[mds2004]

She reminds me of the lady in the movie "waiting" who kept complaining and got much more back than she wanted.

[AsciiSimon]

Oh no! This is like the opposite of the 'Nothing' thread. It's the anti-nothing. It's definitely something. Far too much of something but we don't know what. At least with nothing you know what you're getting but this, this is a whole lot of something I just don't understand.

Actually I do understand. A quick bit of Googling reveals this is just some person who spouts off the same stuff verbatim in various forums on the web. She seems to have various other rants too if you dig a little. I won't bother posting the links as they aren't worth the time to read and the over use of capitalisation just give me a headache.

I don't think we'll get much intelligent shaving talk here.

Simon

[Roman414]

Jeez, Springs1. Sounds like you have been eating in some crappy places. My wife's pet peeve...she goes to lunch with some co-workers (all women) and the waiter says, "How are you guys today?" She says, "I just dropped $200 at the beauty parlor and he thinks I look like a guy?"
Any over-familiarity or pushiness bugs me. I want my server to be fast, efficient, and unobtrusive.

[slcsteve]

Wtf!

[jazzman]

Didn't you mean to say, "Wtf?"

Sincerely yours,

Puctuation Police!

[ouch]

Geesh. What a blowhard. Coming from me, that's quite a statement.


Rather than spread excerpts of your crappy blog around the net one forum at a time, I'd suggest you read a copy of Ben Stein's book, How to Ruin Your Life.

I'll paraphrase-

It doesn't matter that there are kids dying of cancer, the main thing is that waiter made a face at me. Who cares that people are starving all over the world, what's important is that the lettuce in my salad wasn't crisp. It's all about me.


I hope for your sake you're really hot, because somebody is going to have a whole lot to deal with.

[Must Dash]

I just love it when Ouch revs it up a notch! :cool:


Cheers


Jeremy

[neverwhere]

Non-sequiturs make me eat lampshades.

[mdunn]

Geesh. What a blowhard

Ouch for the meritorious shaver award!

[Prince]

Let's see here:

1. Hundreds of thousands are recovering from a cyclone in Burma - most do not have any food.
2. Our armed forces are still at war
3. Cost of living is increasing
4. The life of a restaurant patron is getting more and more difficult

Hmmm. That last one just do not have the same impact to me.

[sympleko]

OK, I can kvetch about service (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=577816#post577816) as well as the next guy, but this...well, this just makes me a teensy bit uncomfortable. I'll try not to jump to conclusions based on the entrees, appetizers, and restaurants mentioned.

The blogger post linked is almost a year old and she's still upset?

[sympleko]

Jeez, Springs1. Sounds like you have been eating in some crappy places. My wife's pet peeve...she goes to lunch with some co-workers (all women) and the waiter says, "How are you guys today?" She says, "I just dropped $200 at the beauty parlor and he thinks I look like a guy?"


:biggrin: Good one. As a teenager, I used to hate when waitresses called me "hon." As a parent, I get annoyed when servers try to suck up to me by doting on my kids.



Any over-familiarity or pushiness bugs me. I want my server to be fast, efficient, and unobtrusive.


I agree. Sometimes if I'm out with a boisterous group of guys the server will join in, and I think that's presumptuous.

Before this gets too far, I should point out that I tip well regardless of service. I'm no Mr. Pink.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgBGRfSvfxY

[Confuzius]

My $0.02

From the sounds of it there's one spesific restraunt that this person has a problem with.

This restraunt serves, chili cheese fries, cheese sticks, ribs, enchiladas, baked potatos and margaritas... Not exactly haute cuisine.

The expectations are of near herculean proportions, perhaps if you're spending +$200 for two people before wine then these are valid expectations, but seriously, for Applebees or Chilis??? Give it a rest.

The one example of pricing and tipping mentioned was $34.69 (Paid with Gift Certificates) for the meal and the server missed out on a planned $4.50 tip? While granted the server shouldn't have cribbed the $0.31, I'm willing to bet based on their experience with you as a customer so far, that they would have willingly paid $5.00 just to get you out of the restraunt.

If you have such high expectations for service and routinely tip %12 don't expect the same level of service the next time you go back to that restraunt, you've probably already been branded as difficult and cheap. (i.e. not worth the effort)

That being said Welcome to B&B if you plan on sticking around, if not Good Luck in your search to find the forum that you're Chili's server frequents so you can give them what for!

[michaelskar]

These are the steps on how to be a good server in a restaurant:

1. Try to greet your table within 3-5 minutes. Try not to end up taking 8-10 minutes to greet a table, because that's when customers start to get irritated. If you do take longer than 5 minutes, do apologize.

2. Make sure customers have utensils. I can't count the times I've either had to get up to get my own utensils or had to asks my server for some. I've also have seen other customers and even my husband was brought food(which I didn't order any food that time) without any utensils.

3. Bring extra napkins always. MOST people, especially kids or if a person orders messy foods such as ribs, will more than likely need extra napkins.

4. Do ANY up selling BEFORE the customer orders, NOT AFTER the customer just placed their order. A couple of times I ordered a specific margarita they had on the menus at 2 different restaurants and those servers decided to try to sell me a different margarita AFTER I told them already what I actually wanted. That not only wasted their time, but irritated me.

5. Never bring ANY FOOD OR DRINKS to the table without knowing if the customer wants it, even if it's just water. Also, the server should ask if the customer wants lemon with their water. Some people may not want a slice of lemon. The server should ask or let the customer ask if they want a refill or anything for that matter. Some people like automatic refills, but I feel that a server can waste time at times getting things that the server isn't 100% sure that the customer actually wants a refill. I've declined refills before at times as well as changed the soft drinks I have ordered even. I am glad when servers ASK me instead of bringing something to the table that I didn’t order. I don't care if it's free bread or chips & salsa, NOTHING should be ordered for the customer and that even includes a glass of water. The customer is the person that is ordering, NOT the server.

6. Bring drinks that aren't from the bar out first if there are any. For instance, if a customer at the table orders a drink from the bar and everyone else at the table orders soft drinks or tea or water, don't make everyone at the table suffer by waiting until the drink from the bar is ready.

7. When customers are placing their order, WRITE their order down. Write down EVERY detail and repeat the order to the customer. Make sure you understand every detail like if they said "no tomatoes" and you may have thought they said "only tomatoes." I've had 2 times that 2 different servers at 2 different restaurants assumed I wanted bbq sauce "ON THE SIDE" meaning that I didn't want bbq sauce on my ribs I ordered, when I actually wanted "2 SIDES" of extra bbq sauce. So when taking a customer's order, MAKE DARN SURE that you get EXACTLY what they said. I NEVER said "on the side", but they ASSUMED that, even though one of those times I remember I said "2 sides of "EXTRA" bbq sauce." I also NEVER said I wanted the ribs dry either. They just ASSUMED that. When in doubt, ASK or ASK them to repeat their order.

8. Don't EVER come back to the table after you have left to ask the customer to repeat their order! That's an interruption that's truly not necessary. Now if they are out of something or there's a problem with what someone ordered, that's completely different. I am talking about servers who don't write down orders or servers who didn't fully write down the order or get the entire order written correctly the FIRST TIME AROUND as they should have. For instance, I ordered a margarita with salt one time and the waiter came back to my table to ask if I wanted salt. He should have gotten it correct the FIRST time around. I also had a waitress one time ask "Did you say mudslide or a white russian?" I ordered a white russian, not a mudslide. My point is, points off the tip when I have to be interrupted for a server not getting all the details right the FIRST TIME AROUND. I understand if I have to repeat my order while they are initially taking my order, but to come to ask me AFTER they have already left the table is just not good service. As I said before, if they are out of something or there's no way to make a certain thing the way the customer wants it, that's understandable to have to come back to the table, but don't just come back to the table because you didn't get the ALL the details the first time around.

9. Know the menu. If I ask what comes in a side salad because of the fact that usually for some reason, a lot of menus don't list what comes in, don't tell me you don't know or need to ask someone UNLESS it is like your first day or something.

10. NEVER "ASSUME" ANYTHING, EVER! For example: My husband and I ordered 2 appetizers as well as 2 entrees at a restaurant. I didn't want what he wanted and he didn't want what I wanted, so that's why we ordered 2. We figured we could take the food home if we had too much. The waiter ASSUMED I wanted the appetizer with my meal. For starters, I NEVER ONCE said that. Also, I should assume that since the menu states it's an appetizer, that I would get it as an appetizer unless I state otherwise. We were waiting quite a while when the waiter came around and we asked where my chili cheese fries were. Our waiter replied "I thought you wanted it with your meal." I told him "I never said that." I was SOME PISSED that he "ASSUMED" we were going to "share" the first appetizer. Anyway, I received it 2 minutes literally before our entrees came out.

11. If someone wants a 2 for 1 drink "ONE at a time" respect that and only bring out one at a time. Also, ASK if the customer would like the drinks one at a time, which you might be surpised they MIGHT just want it one at a time due to ice making the drink watered down or maybe they might not want the second one.

12. Immediately put the order into the computer RIGHT AFTER you take the order unless there are food or drink orders that were ordered before the customers that you just got the order from that are ready, then obviously, bring those customers their food and/or drinks they ordered first, then put the order into the computer.

13. Servers should bring ALL condiments BEFORE the food is arrived. There is NEVER a reason to trust another server that ends up bringing out the food. If you want a good tip, make sure what that the things that are truly IN YOUR CONTROL will be correct at the very least. I have had 5 servers VOLUNTEER(meaning I didn't ask them to do that) to bring my condiments BEFORE my meal arrived whether or not they actually took my food to me. If someone orders a side of ranch, there's NO REAL REASON to wait all the way until the food is ready to bring it out which is usually around 25mins or so, when ranch doesn't need ANY cooking. Same thing with other condiments like mayo or mustard.

14. Make sure you are bringing enough of what the customer has asked for. My husband asked for ketchup and the waitress brought out an almost empty bottle, not enough for him to even get much out. Also, if someone asks for a "SIDE" of something, bring a "FULL" side, NOT "a HALF side." It's ridiculous that now I am having to tell my server, "Fill it all the way." I think that's just ridiculous. If I ask for a "side", I want a FULL SIDE. Especially if I asks for 2 sides of mayo, don't bring me 2 "half-sides" of mayo, because then it's like only having ONE side of mayo, so then you have to make another trip to get another side of mayo as I specifically ordered it. It's not like the server can't SEE that it's not full. Bring customers enough condiments so you WON'T have to make extra trips. Do you honestly care about the pennies it cost the restaurant to maybe give too much or do you care about your tips? I think a customer would rather have more than enough, than not enough, wouldn't you?

15. When the food is ready, if the same server takes the food to the customer that took the order, that server should be comparing the plate of food with the written order to see obvious mistakes such as a wrong side dish, a wrong entree, missing things, or anything that's obvious like a grilled chicken dish that's supposed to have swiss cheese(yellow) has bright orange cheddar cheese.

16. Make sure when you bring out someone's food that the item has the condiments that are listed on the menu unless told by the customer that they didn't want the condiments that come with the meal. I have had servers assume just because I ordered a side of ranch, I didn't want the marinara as well with cheese sticks. I don't get that, because they didn't even consider that since usually appetizers are shared, that just maybe the other person at the table might like the sauce that COMES with the item and the other person wants the other sauce. We both happen to like both sauces and dip them in both.

Also, I've had times when the condiments that were supposed to come with the food according to the MENU, weren't on the plate, meaning the server didn't verify the food they were taking to me with the menu. Like at Denny's, my husband ordered cheese fries as his appetizer and the ranch that was listed it came with and even had a picture of it, wasn't on the plate from our server when it arrived. I feel, how STUPID is it not to even realize something is MISSING and still take it to the customer like that considering they have it in a PICTURE as well as listed in the menu description. I feel if you don't know the menu, at least take a menu and verify the food BEFORE taking it to the customer.

17. If you run someone else's food and get a request for something such as a refill, please tell their server or even go get the refill. I have had some good and bad luck when I've done this. If my server is not around and if I want a refill, I will ask whomever comes to the table, considering they ARE a "SOME PART" of MY service. Sometimes those other servers worked as a TEAM by actually getting the refill for me, one time a server lied to me, and another one said something about that my server will get it, which she DIDN'T relay the message. The point of this one, WORK AS A TEAM, because it will come back to you. If you help out this other customer's table you don't have, but then another server helps you out with a customer's table you DO have, it truly all works out. No one seems to want to work as a team anymore these days. The people that do, are hard to find.

Also if there is a mistake that can be caught by this other server such as a missing item or wrong food, this other server should be the one to fix the situation to make it right, NOT make the customer wait longer to get our server to fix it. I don't get why MY server usually is the one that gets the forgotten condiments when another server brings out my food without the condiments I ordered. I feel WHY have another server run the food if they aren't going to verify the ticket with the plate of food? It's useless to have a food runner system if the other server doesn't verify what they are taking to the table is correct even. I am ONLY talking about things that are obvious that are wrong. Sure my server could be at fault for not putting in the order correctly to begin with, but I am willing to bet more than likely, it's the other server that's too lazy to read the ticket.

18. Check back with your customers once ANY food has arrived if someone else ran your food, because they may have a mistake that was not noticed at the time the food was ran, so no one was told about the mistake. It's important to check back with your customers to make sure the customers are happy with their food. It's not just mistakes that could be a problem, it could also be the food is cold or some type of other problem. If you don't check back with your customers, you won't know if something is wrong or not. Also, ask if they need anything. They might need something they didn't think of such as A-1 steak sauce or a refill.

19. If a mistake is made of any kind, apologize. I can't count HOW MANY TIMES I NEVER get an apology. I am not mean, I just tell them "I ordered such-n-such." At the VERY LEAST, say you are sorry. It's the RIGHT THING to do. It may even boost your tip such as when I have had apologies, that I tipped higher all because they were NICE about it.

20. If a mistake is made that's major such as a wrong entree or an overcharge, have the decency to TELL YOUR MANAGER! I can't count the times I didn't get a visit from a manager when MAJOR mess ups have happened. Also, if it's YOU who made the mess up, YOU try to make-up for it by asking the manager if he or she could comp something. Also, a major mess up should come with a PROFUSE apology such as "I am SO sorry." Not just a lousy "sorry" when the mistake is huge.

21. If you are server running someone else's food and there's a mistake of some sort, APOLOGIZE, even if it's might not be "YOUR" fault. Customers do usually want to hear an apology when something goes wrong. It IS the NICE thing to do.

22. If you ask the customer if they want something and they say "NO", DO NOT try to change their mind. I can't tell you how aggravating it is to have to almost argue with the server to get them to understand I don't want a dessert this time or whatever it is. If they say "NO", they MEAN IT!

23. Make sure there are NO overcharges or undercharges on the check and that it is indeed THAT customer's check. I have had prices that didn't match the menu. I have also had a server charge me for a salad without an entree, even though I got an entree. So make sure you press the correct button. My husband and I have had our credit cards rung up on the wrong table. We have been given the wrong check before. We have had extra items as well as missing items on the check. I also had substituted a cheddar cheese on a sandwich that came with swiss cheese, but was charged extra as if I was adding cheese to the sandwich. That time I also didn't get charged for a margarita that was almost $7. So not only did I have an overcharge, but also an undercharge in the same check. That just shows how some servers don't look over their work.

24. NEVER, EVER, bring the check without either being asked or asking. I have ordered a mixed drink AFTER a dessert at times. I truly HATE when servers bring the check along with the dessert as if they can read my mind or something. It's NOT their call to make if I am ready for the check or not, it's MINE. You NEVER KNOW, maybe the customer wants to order something else. I just had a waitress last night bring us the check just because we asked for boxes. She didn't even offer us dessert, which I actually wanted to order another mixed drink, but at the time I asked for the boxes, I still was drinking my margarita I had ordered beforehand, so I wasn't quite ready for the next drink yet, nor did I even decide what drink I wanted.

25. Do things in the order of it being requested. If I just asked for the check, get the check unless someone's food or drink is ready that had ordered BEFORE I did. Don't go to 2 other customer's tables to find out if they need anything. That's just RUDE! People usually want to leave when they ask for the check, so be CONSIDERATE not to WASTE ANY of their time by getting the check as soon as possible unless someone's food or drink is ready that had asked for their stuff BEFORE I did.

26. Ring up the check within a 3 minute range at the MOST. Don't make the customers wait 5 minutes or more to be able to leave.

27. Give ALL change back, even if it's just a penny unless the customer TELLS you to keep the change. NEVER just not return someone's change or ask if they want change. Always give back change unless the customer tells you to keep the change, because they haven't tipped you yet. One waiter one time kept 31 cents change and only gave me back a 5 dollar bill from a check that was $34.69 that I paid with (2) 20 dollar gift certificates . I found that to be presumptuous of him. It WASN'T "HIS" money YET, it was my money. Instead of $4.50 we were going to leave, because his service wasn't so great, he got stiffed all because he STOLE from us. He had NO RIGHTS to that money yet.

But what soap/cream are you using? It probably has more to do with prep and properly lubricated lather than anything else...and recheck your angle, don't press down too hard and ONLY go WTG at first!

[Holton181]

This is a silly post, sure, but I had a question. Not for Springs of course because we know how she feels.




7. When customers are placing their order, WRITE their order down.

I've always thought that one mark of a good server is that they don't write everything down. Not writing things down means that they are actually listening to you. True?

[Zeni]

Has she seen Waiting?

[OldSchoolYoungin]

What is B&B turning into, a bitch-fest for random people?

I also have to agree with Confuzius, it is just plain stupid to have these enormous expectations out of...Denny's? You're the exact reason that those poor college kids (and other waiters/waitresses) hate their jobs.

You also contradicted yourself in #25 - did you know that the waiter/waitress has other responsibilities besides your hoity-toity ass? Forbid they check on their other customers! And it's funny you mentioned that so-and-so needs to happen in a SPECIFIC SET AMOUNT OF TIME, you're expecting to be treated as the only person in the damn restaurant.

#24 - If I were your server, I'd wanna get you outta their ASAP as well. I don't blame the server one bit.

Are you going to contribute something or are you just looking to train new Denny's servers?

[Black Adder]

Troll Time!

I trust there's a moderator somewhere with finger waiting, ready to lock this one up...

before it turns into another one of those infamous B&B tipping threads:wink:.

Don

[ouch]

A quick google search brought this up: http://tinyurl.com/5as5wo

It also appears that she has been making similar posts elsewhere as well.

I had to read some of the responses to her blog and her comments regarding same.

What a hoot!

[OldSaw]

Troll Time!

I trust there's a moderator somewhere with finger waiting, ready to lock this one up...

before it turns into another one of those infamous B&B tipping threads:wink:.

Don

DITTO! I vote for a complete removal rather than just locking it.

[ouch]

Heck, I'd pick up the tab just to watch her dine at The Carnegie Deli. Those old pros would chew her up and spit her out.



If you want this thread closed, I don't think the mods would object.

[papasmurf]

OK


Here it goes I have actually wasted a lot of my time reading her blogs . I will suggest that fellow B&Bers do not waste their time with reading her blog and she is obviously here to try and promote her little blog full of hate for every thing and everyone that she thinks is doing her wrong .

Springs obviously has way to much time on her hands and everything that may cause a little bit of inconvenience to her becomes a blog of why said person is wrong and I (Springs1) is always right .

Springs you need to learn how to take it easy and not think everything is against you or to inconvenience you people make mistakes hell I am sure you have pissed off more then your share of people (heck I am one of them)

You keep talking about servers that dont bring you a full side order of this or that .First of all every restaurant has its own serving size now if a serving size is lets say 2 tablespoons of Ranch dressing(one of your favorites) but they only have a container that is for 4 tablespoons of something yes it looks half empty but that is what the serving size is . now you are forgetting one important thing . the 2 sides that you asked for are free you are not paying for them so lets say they actually did bring you a half side you got it for free and you are still complaining . finish what was brought to you and ask for another . I know I know that would require common sense not one of your strong points from reading your hate filled blogs . your other option is to just ask for a third since you know that they will bring you a half side of ranch .

You seem to be reading into things way to much the world is not out to make sure you have a bad dinning experience. heck try going to eat at a real restaurant and not Outback and you will have a much better dinning experience . Outback is not a steak house it is a fine dinning McDonald's and nothing more try going to a real steak house and you will see a world of difference but then again from what I have understood about you from your blog . You will always find a reason to complain no matter how good the service you had is . I would suggest you try and find out what the real problem is and not blame everything else. My opinion as a third party person is that your life must not be so great so you have to find something to complain about for every little thing that goes on so you can point the blame at some one else . this way you do not have to take responsibility for your own little life .

Springs

Lastly if you want to help your husband get a better shave or if you want to get a better shave please read on in our forums if you have only come here to try and advertise your blog go do it some where else please .

Have a nice day (yeah I know not going to happen )


Nick

[papasmurf]

Heck, I'd pick up the tab just to watch her dine at The Carnegie Deli. Those old pros would chew her up and spit her out.



If you want this thread closed, I don't think the mods would object.


I would object .


I would love to see how she would respond to all these posts . I wonder if she will result to the language she uses when people comment on her blog .

[Mr. Gillette]

This is a silly post, sure, but I had a question. Not for Springs of course because we know how she feels.



I've always thought that one mark of a good server is that they don't write everything down. Not writing things down means that they are actually listening to you. True?

The mark of a good server is that they listen to what you want, and deliver what you want, how you want it, cheerfully, professionally, invisibly and with all deliberate speed, anticipating your needs in rounding out your dining experience.

This past Saturday, I had such a server at a small "divey" diner. SWMBO and I weren't sure if we could do a breakfast and still "hit our marks" with other pressing events of the day, but we went in, sat down and were handed menus, water, coffee, etc. After a short, but appropriate time, she took our order--pointed out how we could substitute items, where it was apparent that we might share or double up, and she was most pleasant. Our food appeared literally minutes later, perfectly cooked, nicely presented, and she checked back several times to see if we needed anything else.

I asked for the check and she pointed to where she had already slipped it next to my plate without me seeing it. She met us at the register, and we were out.

Biscuits & Gravy, Hash Browns, Pancakes, toast and an omelette...LITERALLY we sat down, ordered, ate, paid and were out of there in less than 20 minutes...all of this because of a good waitress. The total bill was something less than 10.00, so her tip was nominal-- but she offered that service to everyone around us. It was refreshing to be handled competently in this setting, and I've spent hundreds of dollars on a meal at other places with nowhere near the service.

Sometimes things are out of whack!

[Silb3r]

Wow, it's obvious you've never worked in a restaurant. But welcome to B&B!

[OldSaw]

I would object .


I would love to see how she would respond to all these posts . I wonder if she will result to the language she uses when people comment on her blog .

I don't care how she responds. Clearly the whole point is to redirect people to her blog. Therefore I would like to see her banned and this thread removed.

[papasmurf]

I don't care how she responds. Clearly the whole point is to redirect people to her blog. Therefore I would like to see her banned and this thread removed.


I really can not say that this was her only intent . the URL to her blog was never provided by her that was one of our detective members work .

I really am not sure if her intent was to just redirect some traffic to her site . I think she just goes and posts the exact same thing on different forums trying to get the attention her husband does not give her at home .


I must say I do not see her coming back to post here any more

[Doc4]

:rolleyes: What a hoot. Lock or delete? Nah, this is way too much fun. :sneaky2:

People who take themselves so seriously that they get all :cursing: when a waiter brings a glass of water to the table unbidden ... sheesh, get a life or what, eh?

[Isaac]

I have two words for yah.... CLIFF NOTES

[ouch]

Lastly if you want to help your husband get a better shave or if you want to get a better shave please read on in our forums

I would recommend that her husband steer clear of the straight razor forum.

[papasmurf]

I would recommend that her husband steer clear of the straight razor forum.



:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol:

[ouch]

In the interest of fairness, we should at least post an example of top notch service.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlK62rjQWLk

[AaronX]

When I was a server I always wrote things down and I very infrequently messed up orders. The reason being I liked having a record and I don't like doing work twice (if the first time was messed up). Where I worked we actually tried to have a 30 second table greet time. If I was a little 'in the weeds' I would swing by and introduce myself and at least let them know I'd be with them in a minute. A lot of what it takes to be a good server is simply attitude, manners, and common sense.

[Doc4]

I would recommend that her husband steer clear of the straight razor forum.

Husband?? :eek:

As Clubber Lang said ...

[Gruder]

For some reason the OP's post brought Office Space to mind:

And I said, I don't care if they lay me off either, because I told, I told Bill that if they move my desk one more time, then, then I'm, I'm quitting, I'm going to quit. And, and I told Don too, because they've moved my desk four times already this year, and I used to be over by the window, and I could see the squirrels, and they were married, but then, they switched from the Swingline to the Boston stapler, but I kept my Swingline stapler because it didn't bind up as much, and I kept the staples for the Swingline stapler and it's not okay because if they take my stapler then I'll set the building on fire... :biggrin:

[ouch]

Our OP at Denny's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwZaqZaRe78

[bjrn]

Hehe. Yeah, it sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays! Perhaps Springs should swing by Chotchkie's!

[AaronX]

In the interest of fairness, we should at least post an example of top notch service.


Thanks ouch... I had just finished some Taco Bell... :lol:

[jfever311]

The wife and I frequent the local TGI Fridays' every other weekend. We always go on Saturday and always ask for the same waitress. In the two years that this young woman has been our waitress, I have never witnessed her writing ANYTHING down!!

We have even taken my parents out with us. That made five entrees, all different, various sides and substitutions, and even added sauces. I have a hard time remembering my own order, much less five of them. She always brings us extra napkins ( we have a four year old!! ), never neglects to check on us when she walks by, and keeps our glasses filled. The one time that I had a problem with my meal ( over-cooked burger ) she brought out the manager and told him herself that we are frequent customers and she expected something to be done. Of course, we ALWAYS leave this cheerful little lady a hefty tip too.

Unfortunately, she only has one year left of school and then she is moving back down south. She will be missed by my family. Hopefully we will know in advance when she is leaving. My wife has already told me we are going to give her a going away gift to make her transition a little easier. $$$

After reading the whining and complaining in the starter post to this thread, I wanted to tell ya'll about Angie. She makes the TGIF experience worth repeating on a regular basis.

Do you fellas have waitresses that you request in certain diners? I reckon I could repost this in a new thread praising the great qualities of these hardworking women, and men, that make our dining experiences so much better.

[copperhead]

Heck, I'd pick up the tab just to watch her dine at The Carnegie Deli. Those old pros would chew her up and spit her out.

If you want this thread closed, I don't think the mods would object.

Don't just close it, delete it.

[Roman414]

In fairness, isn't that what the "barber shop" forum is far? Stuff unrelated to shaving? I mean, we have threads about guitar riffs and stuff. Obviously, the service in some restaurant has gotten up Spring1's nose, so she is venting. Me, I enjoy a good curmudgeonly rant when I hear one.

[Doc4]

In fairness, isn't that what the "barber shop" forum is far? Stuff unrelated to shaving? I mean, we have threads about guitar riffs and stuff. Obviously, the service in some restaurant has gotten up Spring1's nose, so she is venting. Me, I enjoy a good curmudgeonly rant when I hear one.

Quite true.

Of course, when one's entire existence at B&B consists of a few posts about allegedly* poor service in restaurants, people start to wonder why one is even here at all.






* at this point, I'm not even doing finger-quotes

[R-James]

Well this is certainly one hell of a random thread

[bjrn]

In fairness, isn't that what the "barber shop" forum is far? Stuff unrelated to shaving? I mean, we have threads about guitar riffs and stuff. Obviously, the service in some restaurant has gotten up Spring1's nose, so she is venting. Me, I enjoy a good curmudgeonly rant when I hear one.Sure, but the barber shop is a place for members to talk about non-shaving stuff. Someone who creates blogs for enormous one-post rants and then goes off to different forums randomly to paste it all over the net ... that's not what the barber shop (or any other part of B&B) is for.

It's like spam, it can be amusing (like the Rolling Razor a little while back, that was hilarious), but still a bit inappropriate.

[slcsteve]

Didn't you mean to say, "Wtf?"

Sincerely yours,

Puctuation Police!

You are correct.

Since you brought this to my attention, shouldn't Punctuation Police end with a . rather than a !? :biggrin:

WTF?

[stobes21]

Since you brought this to my attention, shouldn't Punctuation Police end with a . rather than a !? :biggrin:

Well, sure, regular punctuation police end with a period. But you're dealing with a special breed of punctuation police: police with ZAZZ! To help visualize the difference:

Police.
http://www.kve.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/A18CC7C4-AE3D-4D6A-9AB7-3F9F2AE76892/0/004.JPG

Police!
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/77/039_42498~Chips-Posters.jpg

See the difference?

[slcsteve]

The REAL Punctuation Police

http://bp3.blogger.com/_zp0h1YAc0Co/RtU7fBvkK7I/AAAAAAAABVw/6GULx2WPkpw/s400/keystne3.jpg

[Jim]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Stonehenge_back_wide.jpg/800px-Stonehenge_back_wide.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Stonehenge_back_wide.jpg)

[kongjie]

There's a rumor going around the internet that if you read the OP out loud in front of a mirror you'll die the next day. This happened to a good friend of someone I know. He read the post and the next day was crushed in a collision with a condiment truck.

He was still alive when the rescue squad came but they came late and they brought the wrong equipment. Also remember to bring bandages before you bring oxygen, if someone is bleeding to death what good is fresh air. Also when I'm dying please take careful notes on what i say about my condition so i don't have to repeat to the doctor.

Anyway it was bad and he'll never use that rescue squad again, plus he's dead, too. Please don't try it and please hide this thread from your children.

[neverwhere]

I dunno about all the rest of this tripe, but when I open my restaurant, I'm powering it with a Dell M1000e, that's for sure.

http://i.dell.com/images/global/products/pedge/pedge_highlights/pedge_m1000e_overview1.jpg

[OldSaw]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/da/Stonehenge_back_wide.jpg/800px-Stonehenge_back_wide.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/Stonehenge_back_wide.jpg)

OK? So are we just supposed to post random stuff to this thread? If so I have plenty of that.

Here's one
21202

[papasmurf]

I wonder what she would do if she was given this

http://dbdclangaming.com/images/chicken%20003.jpg

[kongjie]

I wonder what she would do if she was given this

http://dbdclangaming.com/images/chicken%20003.jpg

Some people like their salmon pink inside.

[papasmurf]

Some people like their salmon pink inside.


Dont you like the way my wifes chicken looks :lol:

it was a fantastic


















The pizza I ate that night of course not the chicken:lol::lol:

[doctorsimon]

Send her over to Europe for a month to review restaurants in this fine continent. She'll experience great food, but will hate our service!

[papasmurf]

Send her over to Europe for a month to review restaurants in this fine continent. She'll experience great food, but will hate our service!


are you sure you want her to come over there ??


you guys may experience a shortage in wait staff :lol:

[texasPI]

Boy, I can't believe I just wasted 15 minutes of my time reading the posts on this thread and her blog. I wish I could have those precious minutes back.:eek:

[TorzJohnson]

I wonder how much saliva she's ingested along with all those restaurant meals? I'm always real nice to the wait staff. :biggrin:

[Doc4]

Dont you like the way my wifes chicken looks :lol:

it was a fantastic


The pizza I ate that night of course not the chicken:lol::lol:

Well, considering the photos you could have posted ... :001_huh::lol:



... no don't. Seriously, don't. :eek:

[papasmurf]

Well, considering the photos you could have posted ... :001_huh::lol:



... no don't. Seriously, don't. :eek:



what photos are you talking about :rolleyes:



The ones that I am about to PM you ??

[kongjie]

Dont you like the way my wifes chicken looks :lol:


I can't keep up with the new words the kids are using these days.

If there were ever a quote that deserved to be a custom title...

[neverwhere]

OK? So are we just supposed to post random stuff to this thread? If so I have plenty of that.

Mine was definitely not random. I think it's an excellent illustration on How to be a Good (great even) blade Server in a Restaurant.

[OldSaw]

I wonder what she would do if she was given this

http://dbdclangaming.com/images/chicken%20003.jpg

or this?

21209

[perry]

I wonder what she would do if she was given this

http://dbdclangaming.com/images/chicken%20003.jpg

I was served a chicken sandwich once that must have looked like that. Was leaving school around 9pm or so and swung through a Rally's. Drove out of the place, took my first bite... cold... raw. Threw it right out the window and went home hungry. Was too :mad: to even turn around to complain.

[Doc4]

what photos are you talking about :rolleyes:



The ones that I am about to PM you ??

Sadly, I opened the PM before I read this post, so the effect was kind of lost. :tongue_sm

[papasmurf]

I don't think my wife ever worked at a Rally's :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[papasmurf]

Sadly, I opened the PM before I read this post, so the effect was kind of lost. :tongue_sm


damn now I have to go and resend the PM :lol::lol:

[Springs1]

You keep talking about servers that dont bring you a full side order of this or that .First of all every restaurant has its own serving size now if a serving size is lets say 2 tablespoons of Ranch dressing(one of your favorites) but they only have a container that is for 4 tablespoons of something yes it looks half empty but that is what the serving size is . now you are forgetting one important thing . the 2 sides that you asked for are free you are not paying for them so lets say they actually did bring you a half side you got it for free and you are still complaining.

First off, a "SIDE" to a CUSTOMER is a CONTAINER WORTH, so it's up to the SERVER to "BRING IT OUT AS ORDERED", even if they have to fill it themselves or bring extra to equal the amount that was ordered.

I HONESTLY would RATHER PAY FOR THE CONDIMENTS than to have to WAIT TO EAT MY FOOD THE EXACT WAY I ORDERED IT. I don't care about the 50 cents, even if I order a lot. I ONLY CARE ABOUT my food being correct, getting things in a timely manner, getting my check correct(have had many overcharges in restaurants before), and having an attentive server.

Also, sometimes condiments aren't free. We have been to restaurants where they aren't free, some were 50 cents a piece at some restaurants, some were 25 cents. It is RARE though, but they do have restaurants that will charge you.

Another thing, if a condiment comes with an item such as let's say a side of honey mustard comes with chicken tenders, I would be PAYING for that in the PRICE ALREADY, so if it's not filled, that's on the person bringing out the food's fault.


finish what was brought to you and ask for another.

Hot food gets LITERALLY COLD by the time then. Also, it's NO FUN waiting 5 or more minutes to eat the rest of something such as one time I remember I was waiting around 4 minutes to eat the rest of my salad, because the waitress didn't bring the 3 sides of ranch I asked for when I ORDERED. The salad won't get cold, but WHY should I have to WAIT when the server should have gotten the order EXACTLY CORRECT FROM THE GET GO?

Also, do you honestly think your server will come back within a decent amount of time so you aren't sitting there for 15 minutes waiting to eat the REST OF YOUR FOOD? We have been left alone not just the amount of time to eat after our food was delivered, but even 10 minutes or more AFTER we were finished at some restaurants before. There's NO WAY I would WAIT so I can be MISERABLE. It wasn't fun one time when the waitress I just talked about in the paragraph above made me wait that long to eat the rest of my side salad. I had it in front of me, but didn't want to eat it the WAY I ENJOY IT. It was HER FAULT she didn't bring out the amount I ORIGINALLY ASKED FOR. I'd rather be charged then go through that hell. It's NOT WORTH IT. I don't care about the darn 50 cents. Just make my meal ENJOYABLE and NOT make me WAIT for NO REAL REASON such as the time with the side salad.

A SIDE is the container worth, NOT ANY LESS, so if the kitchen staff doesn't fill it, the server should bring an extra one or so to add up to what the customer actually ordered.

Also, sandwiches normally come with mayo and mustard in the PRICE of the item. The menu doesn't state they won't give you EXTRA mayo if you request it. In a sense, I AM PAYING for SOME of it in the price of the item. No, I am not paying extra for an extra amount, but if I want let's say 3 sides of ranch with a salad, I really am only getting 2 for free, because ONE of those ranches I am ALREADY PAYING FOR since salad comes with SOME AMOUNT of dressing in the PRICE of the salad.


I know I know that would require common sense not one of your strong points from reading your hate filled blogs . your other option is to just ask for a third since you know that they will bring you a half side of ranch.

I have done that sort of thing and sometimes I get less than the amount I really wanted even. Like one time I asked for 4 sides of mayo, I combined the 2 containers, LITERALLY I ONLY HAD 2 in REALITY, because there was that little bit in the containers.

I had another time at Red Lobster years ago where I asked for 4 sides of ranch with 2 side salads, but each salad was brought out at a separate time(one for an appetizer, one for my entree), which the waiter brought out a small bowl. I had to ask him for more, because that small bowl equalled to like only 2 sides or maybe 2 and a half. You ask for a lot and some STILL don't know how to follow instructions. I have even asked them to fill it all the way up in some restaurants and even then, some servers don't VERIFY what they are bringing me. I shouldn't HAVE to say "FILL IT ALL THE WAY UP", because a "SIDE" is the CONTAINER WORTH to the customer. It's like at Houston's for instance, when you order a glass of water, they don't put ice or a lemon wedge on top like MOST restaurants. To the customer, a water glass should at least have ICE in it. If I worked there, I would ask the customer if they would like ice or lemon. It's the SAME CONCEPT as ordering a "SIDE."

It DOESN'T MATTER WHAT MEASUREMENTS THE KITCHEN STAFF HAS. IT ONLY MATTERS WHAT THE CUSTOMER HAS SPECIFICALLY ORDERED. If I asked for 2 SIDES of tartar sauce, those containers should be FILLED COMPLETELY, NOT HALF-FILLED, NOT 3/4 FILLED. If the kitchen staff doesn't, you need to COMPENSATE for the MISSING AMOUNT. The customer ordered a "SIDE", so that's EXACTLY WHAT IT MEANS, NOT a "HALF-SIDE." Do you UNDERSTAND? It's up to the SERVER to deliver the sides of condiments EXACTLY AS ORDERED.

WHY should you have to ask for more to waste considering what IF they do bring me a full side? Then I have wasted it.


You will always find a reason to complain no matter how good the service you had is.

NOT TRUE, we have tipped 30% 4 times before and tipped 26% and higher LOTS of times. The times where we tipped 30%, there was absolutely NOTHING at ALL that went wrong. That's WHY we tipped that high. Normally, if we tip 25%, there might be a small situation that may bother me, but if it's really minor such as forgetting salt on my margarita glass with an apology, I let it go.


My opinion as a third party person is that your life must not be so great so you have to find something to complain about for every little thing that goes on so you can point the blame at some one else . this way you do not have to take responsibility for your own little life .

You don't get I just want PERFECT SERVICE. I want MY ORDER CORRECT AS MUCH AS THE SERVER CAN POSSIBLY NOTICE WITH THEIR EYES IF THEY TAKE THE FOOD TO ME. If another server takes me my food, they need to verify the ticket instead of just bringing it to table 7 for instance. I want service that the server CARES about your experience and about trying their VERY BEST NOT TO MAKE MISTAKES.

This has NOTHING to do with a little life. I LOVE MY LIFE. It's so GREAT to be able to eat out as often as we do. I LOVE IT. I just HATE BAD SERVERS. Those are the people that RUIN the entire outing. I am just really tired of the UNCARING, LAZY servers out there. That's WHY when I tipped 25% or higher, it's to APPRECIATE those that DO WORK AS HARD AS THEY CAN AND DO CARE, because A LOT DON'T.

[texasPI]

Springs1:

Maybe you should open your own restaurant and run it the way you would like it to be run and train the staff according to your preferences.

Secondly, it sounds like you eat really unhealthy things. Example: 3 sides of ranch for a salad. How is the server supposed to know you like a little salad with your dressing rather than the other way around? Maybe staying out of restaurants and cooking for yourself would be good for your mental and physical health? Finally, if you get so worked up about these things then maybe you need to seek professional help. You don't mention if you work but if you do, am I to assume that you perform your job to perfection every single day on every single task? It seems that is what you expect from every meal you eat out.

The only place I know of that charges for extra condiments is McDonald's for extra sauce for their pressed meat chicken nuggets.

[Springs1]

How is the server supposed to know you like a little salad with your dressing rather than the other way around?

It's called VERBAL COMMUNICATION by actually ORDERING IT THAT WAY. If I say 3 sides of ranch, that's what it EXACTLY MEANS. HOW can you not understand SPECIFIC REQUESTS?


Finally, if you get so worked up about these things then maybe you need to seek professional help.

When your food gets DELIVERED with OBVIOUS mistakes wrong A LOT, it gets really OLD. If I asked for a side of fries, don't bring me a baked potato you know. It's called verifying the order BEFORE you take it to me.


You don't mention if you work but if you do, am I to assume that you perform your job to perfection every single day on every single task?

I work and sure I make mistakes, but it's minimal. If I made lots of mistakes, I wouldn't keep my job. We all aren't perfect, but there are A LOT of mistakes servers make where it's like DUH, LOOK at what you are handing the customer and does it even RESEMBLE what I have ordered. If I was in a party of 10, I'd be more lenient, but only 2 people in a party, that's ridiculous to get a lot of things wrong with the order. If you do get it wrong, you should apologize and fix it promptly.


It seems that is what you expect from every meal you eat out.


WHO in the world goes out to eat to get bad service? WHO in the world goes out to eat and thinks NEGATIVELY? I try to think things will go well. People have EVERY RIGHT to EXPECT that their hard earned money is going to be given to a GOOD SERVER, NOT to a bad one. If I am willing to pay for service, it SHOULD be good. WHY would I go out to expect things will go wrong? WHY would I bother going out to eat then if I could predict the future that things will go wrong? WHO wants their food wrong? I sure don't know ANYONE that does, do YOU? Just as the server EXPECTS a decent tip of at least 15%, customers EXPECT DECENT SERVICE.

[OldSchoolYoungin]

I don't think that you've answered anyone else's question in the first place: Why the hell did you come here?

This is a shaving forum, it's pretty damn odd that you'd go around just registering at different forums and posting your completely non-sensical BS blog. Yes, unfortunately, I actually read most of what you wrote in your blog. It's funny, no one else seems to agree with you? Maybe the problem isn't them, maybe the problem is you? Did you know that oftentimes a server will treat YOU how you treat THEM. Maybe that is why I have fantastic service in most restaurants that I frequent? Four sides of ranch for two side salads? You do realize that many restaurants are struggling due to overly demanding customers.

People have gotten simply outrageous nowadays, half-expecting a free meal or something. It is people like you that make those poor college kids hate their jobs. It is people like me (and others) that make them realize, "Hey, maybe humankind hasn't completely lost it's way after all". They ARE human, you know. I understand that they are there to serve you, but don't act like you're the only damn person in the restaurant and they aren't capable of error in judgement. I have a friend who owns a few restaurants in town, it is absolute mayhem to manage them. No one wants to serve anymore because people are so goddamned picky/demanding/bitchy/ignorant. What used to be an OK job for a college kid looking to pay the bills (you know, when people used to tip) is now a day in hell due to shitty patrons. People wanting everything for free, you know the restaurant has a very hefty overhead and can not afford to keep handing out everything to everyone. That's the problem with people nowadays, too much "gimme that and f**k you".

However, it's occurred to me the second I read your blog that you are totally incorrigible and anyone responding to you is wasting their time. I've wasted my time just now, I admit it. You seem to have a hell of a lot of time on your hands to criticize these people so harshly, maybe you should take up a hobby? What in the hell did you come here for, your husband (HELP HIM! DEAR GOD HELP HIM!). This is a board composed of gentlemanly/gentlewomanly individuals who happen to have alot of respect for one another, something that you'd apparently know nothing about.

I honestly think that the moderators simply kept this thread up because it is simply so damn amusing to hear someone. Sort of like a car wreck, except no one's hurt and everyone's naked. Is this the most of your worries? What are you, a restaurant reviewer? Or just have too much time on your hands?

Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time-a! http://youtube.com/watch?v=mXpxEqo-KZQ

[Ookla The Mok]

If 3 sides or ranch isn't quite enough, order a ranch fountain. If they don't deliver a ranch fountain, get terribly upset and blog about it. I see no other solution.

Please don't ruin your keyboard drooling, it's just a picture. You cannot dip your cheese sticks in it.

[Shane]

Let's just ignore her. She came here to do nothing short of waste our time and we're all buying into it by giving her undue attention.

[royalcrown]

If 3 sides or ranch isn't quite enough, order a ranch fountain. If they don't deliver a ranch fountain, get terribly upset and blog about it. I see no other solution.

Please don't ruin your keyboard drooling, it's just a picture. You cannot dip your cheese sticks in it.

With a bit of work you could fill it with Poraso and invite all your friends over to shave.

AsciiSimon, I expect to see progress on this or I will be forced to blog incessantly about why I cant have lather fountain.

to the original post, all I can muster for response is "lulz".

[texasPI]

Ok here is my KISS solution for you. Find a place you like that lives up to your expectations. Then go there before the peak hours of service. Build a rapport with a good waitress. Go there every time you eat out. Tip 45%. With that you should be able to keep your sanity. By the way, is there any place that you DO like that serves you to your fullest expectations?

[Jim]

http://wildwnc.org/education/naturalists-notes/images/pig.jpg

[texasPI]

http://wildwnc.org/education/naturalists-notes/images/pig.jpg

:w00t:

[TimmyBoston]

I work and sure I make mistakes, but it's minimal. If I made lots of mistakes, I wouldn't keep my job. We all aren't perfect, but there are A LOT of mistakes servers make where it's like DUH, LOOK at what you are handing the customer and does it even RESEMBLE what I have ordered. If I was in a party of 10, I'd be more lenient, but only 2 people in a party, that's ridiculous to get a lot of things wrong with the order. If you do get it wrong, you should apologize and fix it promptly.

WHO in the world goes out to eat to get bad service? WHO in the world goes out to eat and thinks NEGATIVELY? I try to think things will go well. People have EVERY RIGHT to EXPECT that their hard earned money is going to be given to a GOOD SERVER, NOT to a bad one. If I am willing to pay for service, it SHOULD be good. WHY would I go out to expect things will go wrong? WHY would I bother going out to eat then if I could predict the future that things will go wrong? WHO wants their food wrong? I sure don't know ANYONE that does, do YOU? Just as the server EXPECTS a decent tip of at least 15%, customers EXPECT DECENT SERVICE.


You must lead an exciting life, going to all these restaurants and complaining non-stop. I'm sure you've impressed lots of people and made new friends that way. Then you get to come home and spam forums out there on the internet with your very own brand of verbal laxative.

Since you've taken it upon yourself to force your way into our world, we'd like to repay the courtesy. Can we leave comments on that site you call yours? I'm sure lots of people here would have some fun comments to leave to your readers. Or is it just the one reader?

Thanks! Have a lovely day!

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11950

[Confuzius]

Is a "side" a standard measurement?
How many shakes are in a side?
How many spritzes in a shake?
Does it convert to metric pinches?

Really, I need to know!

[Must Dash]

A polite suggestion from Maxine.

Cheers

Jeremy

[OldSchoolYoungin]

Is a "side" a standard measurement?


Yep, it means A LOT. Four of 'em :lol:

[falkon]

God bless your husband. My prayers are with him.

[neverwhere]

http://homepage.mac.com/aurich/ars/locks/feed_trolls.gif

[Roman414]

Ah yes, Red Lobster. Last time I went there, my coffee was served at room temperature and the broccoli was raw. Not undercooked, literally raw. I tipped nothing. If I had left any tip at all I would not have been able to look at myself in the mirror next time I shaved. Maybe with enough five cent tips or nothing tips, the wait staff will pressure the kitchen staff or someone to get their act together, I mean, I pay more attention when I serve my dog her food than those people pay to mine,

[TacoBell]

If I say 3 sides of ranch

I find it hard to believe that a waiter or waitress would actually forget such a request.

All this talk of globs of ranch, heaping piles of french fries (not to be confused, God forbid, with a baked potato) or chicken tenders with the obligatory side of honey mustard, makes me want a ... bucket (thank you Ouch for that clip).

I think this thread is the definition of Spam™

Maybe a poll? Springs1....Banishment, Public Flogging, or The B&B Meritorious Shaver Award

I vote for Banishment

[TimmyBoston]

Springs1....Banishment, Public Flogging, or The B&B Meritorious Shaver Award

I vote for Banishment

Public flogging, then banishment. :biggrin:

[bjrn]

Who in the world goes out to eat to get bad service? Who in the world goes out to eat and thinks negatively?You do.

[perry]

I have a (second) cousin that doesn't like the butter or salad dressing at most places. So, she takes along her own bottle of that "I Can't Believe it's not butter" spray and her own little container of vinaigrette. Maybe Springs1 should try that.. just take a long an extra gallon or two of Ranch to her favorite dining establishments.

I wonder what kind of complaints we'd be hearing if a server brought six "sides" of Ranch instead of just three :rolleyes:

[jazzman]

But seriously, SpringsI, do you prefer cream or soap?

[ouch]

I have a solution to your problem.

Remove the former from the latter.

[ouch]

I wonder what she would do if she was given this

http://dbdclangaming.com/images/chicken%20003.jpg

Marry you?

Don't feel so bad, Nick. Yesterday, my wife wanted to give me a day off from mother's day, and cooked a chicken on the grill. I explained my low and slow technique, ~225 for ~4 hours. She asked every possible question you can imagine, and I thought I covered all bases. When I came home from work, it was done.

She cooked it upside down. Yep, breast side down. I didn't know what to say. Other than the skin of the breast getting ripped off (much to the chagrin of my daughter, who's from the Homer Simpson "one bucket of chicken, extra skin" school of thought), it was still perfectly cooked. At least she didn't leave the bag of giblets inside this time, as was once the case. ("I swear I checked and there wasn't any bag inside!) :w00t:

[Groundhog]

I finally got around to reading this thread. That's ten minutes of my life I'll never get back.

Springs, you really need to eat at home.

[slcsteve]

This has really turned into some funny stuff and shows that if you stick your chin out far enough, you will be hit.:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[ouch]

Springs, you really need to eat at home.

It's been my experience that a person's level of complaining is usually inversely proportional to their ability to perform the task themselves. (This rule of thumb extends to the length of the complaint, as well. An old adage maintains that any letter of complaint in excess of one page is written by the insane.)

If you're eating in a restaurant that serves cheese fries and pours their ranch dressing from a gallon sized jar, I don't picture you as preparing Tournedos Rossini or ris de veau at home.

Waiter! This white zinfandel is too sweet!

[Zeni]

One of these days I'll have to tell you about my MIL's cooking.:lol:

[gunner6477]

I honestly think that the moderators simply kept this thread up because it is simply so damn amusing to hear someone. Sort of like a car wreck, except no one's hurt and everyone's naked. Is this the most of your worries? What are you, a restaurant reviewer? Or just have too much time on your hands?

Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time-a! http://youtube.com/watch?v=mXpxEqo-KZQ

2 things

1. Outstanding! I'm laughing so hard my sides hurt. Kudos OldSchoolYoungin:001_smile


2. How I learned to be a good server...as seen on B&B
Don't work at restaurant frequented by people with OCD
Don't EVER make a mistake
Don't show up at a customers table sporting neck irritation, ingrown facial hair, or *gasp* two days growth...
Don't work at a restaurant that may be frequented by B&B's newest and probably most controversial (yet still quaintly humerous) member: Springs1

if you do any of the above, your customer may in fact be a critical reviewer (or Springs1) who will point out all of your defects on a site dedicated to the art and technique of shaving and shaving equipment. So how does this relate you ask? Beats the crap out of me, but I've seen it with my own eyes:w00t:

Ok...3 things

3. Mods, don't get rid of Springs1. This has been a fun read (albeit a complete waste of my time). I can't wait to see what she has to say about the M3 turbo and some Barbasol canned goo. If anyone has ever done anything to deserve a custom title, she's the one. Here are my suggestions

Fanatical server fleecer
Queen of the bucking badger souffle
1st Lieutenant of free-wheeling thought
Masticable when properly served

[Mr. Gillette]

Well, sure, regular punctuation police end with a period. But you're dealing with a special breed of punctuation police: police with ZAZZ! To help visualize the difference:

Police.
http://www.kve.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/A18CC7C4-AE3D-4D6A-9AB7-3F9F2AE76892/0/004.JPG

Police!
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/77/039_42498~Chips-Posters.jpg

See the difference?

Wait...who got their period? Ponch or John?

[gunner6477]

...I don't care about the 50 cents...

But you do care about 31 cents...:blush:


27...One waiter one time kept 31 cents change ...:eek:

:lol::lol:

[Doc4]

I honestly think that the moderators simply kept this thread up because it is simply so damn amusing to hear someone. Sort of like a car wreck, except no one's hurt and everyone's naked. Is this the most of your worries? What are you, a restaurant reviewer? Or just have too much time on your hands?

Now go away, or I shall taunt you a second time-a! http://youtube.com/watch?v=mXpxEqo-KZQ
Yep, pretty much. :w00t:

I said a few times in the past that some threads are born with a "kick me" sign taped on their backs. I am now also compelled to misquote Shakespeare ...

Some men are born mad,
some men achieve madness,
and some women thrust madness upon themselves ...


Public flogging, then banishment. :biggrin:
Justly deserved, and much fun for our loyal members! :w00t:


Don't feel so bad, Nick. Yesterday, my wife wanted to give me a day off from mother's day, and cooked a chicken on the grill. I explained my low and slow technique, ~225 for ~4 hours. She asked every possible question you can imagine, and I thought I covered all bases. When I came home from work, it was done.

She cooked it upside down. Yep, breast side down. I didn't know what to say. Other than the skin of the breast getting ripped off (much to the chagrin of my daughter, who's from the Homer Simpson "one bucket of chicken, extra skin" school of thought), it was still perfectly cooked. At least she didn't leave the bag of giblets inside this time, as was once the case. ("I swear I checked and there wasn't any bag inside!) :w00t:
"Dinner was good. Not that good." :001_rolle

This has really turned into some funny stuff and shows that if you stick your chin out far enough, you will be hit.:lol::lol::lol::lol:

I'm on your side! (Or should I say half-side?? :lol:)

[thevelvet]

Listen Springs, I know it can be tough not getting Michelin Star rated service at Red Lobster, Applebees and the Sizzler, what with their amazing Gordon Ramsey-esque chefs and all. Trust me, theres a reason I would never complain at one of those places, mainly because i dont want to end up eating something someone pissed in to spite me. But its okay, youre not crazy, just misunderstood, like Amy Winehouse or that gay tellatubby. Just take a Valium or 5, maybe some Midol, definitely some Midol. Dont be mad, your next round of Pabst Blue Ribbon is on me!

[kongjie]

The fact that she continually eats that kind of food makes me question her judgement in the first place.

Try eating out a lot less and going to a restaurant that serves fresh, non-frozen, non-reconstituted local cuisine. Definitely not a chain.

Keep it up and your next rant will be entitled, "How to be a good nurse in a cardiac unit."

[OldSaw]

Public flogging, then banishment. :biggrin:

DITTO!!

[waerloga]

If you're eating in a restaurant that serves cheese fries and pours their ranch dressing from a gallon sized jar, I don't picture you as preparing Tournedos Rossini or ris de veau at home.

Alas sometimes there are those of us that just want to be lazy and not cook, but go out and not spend $100 :smile:

*sniffs the air and readies to take out the russian black bread from the oven*

[ouch]

Alas sometimes there are those of us that just want to be lazy and not cook, but go out and not spend $100 :smile:

*sniffs the air and readies to take out the russian black bread from the oven*

Very true, but most of those folks know not to expect the same level of service you'd expect at Taillevent. :tongue_sm

[Mottern Man]

http://www.engrish.com/image/engrish/snack-under-construction.jpg

[slcsteve]

........but the service was excellent.

http://www.engrish.com/image/engrish/fried-crap.jpg

[Mottern Man]

Steve,

How am I supposed to one up some one when you one up me? Is double upping even allowed at B&B? Their must be some sort of term of service to explain punishment for one upping a one upper. I vote death by Ungabunga (Ouch will be your tormentor).


You sir, would make a crappy waiter. :lol:

[Spaceman_Spiff]

Well, as long as they didn't shop here...

http://i29.tinypic.com/2uzvu4n.jpg

[Ookla The Mok]

Perhaps she only eats here...

[slcsteve]

This is really funny stuff and a thread unto itself.

[slcsteve]

How about having a quick lunch here?

http://www.engrish.com/image/engrish/tits-cafe.jpg

[rabidpotatochip]

After reading this thread, I don't think I'm ever going to eat in an American restaurant again; you guys apparently have terrible service. I never read the whole 27 point list, kinda trailed off about halfway through point 2, but wow... crazy stuff. :tongue:

[Mottern Man]

After reading this thread, I don't think I'm ever going to eat in an American restaurant again; you guys apparently have terrible service. I never read the whole 27 point list, kinda trailed off about halfway through point 2, but wow... crazy stuff. :tongue:

That is odd.

You say you are from Winnipeg, yet you read like you are from Pennsylvania.:lol:

[rmrdaddy]

Pennsyltucky you mean......:biggrin:

[rabidpotatochip]

That is odd.

You say you are from Winnipeg, yet you read like you are from Pennsylvania.:lol:

Must be my cape and fangs. :biggrin:

[michaelskar]

wow...I read this whole thread (well, maybe not ALL of it...certainly not the OPs whole first post)...but pretty darn funny thread here...the fact that she comes back and continues her rant undaunted is HILARIOUS to me...and it proves she is most probably crazy.

[Gruder]

Pennsyltucky you mean......:biggrin:

Um...I'm pretty sure I resent that remark!

[Doc4]

Pennsyltucky you mean......:biggrin:

West Pensyltucky, to be precise ...

[rmrdaddy]

Sure, West Pennsyltucky...everyone assumed that I thought, especially given the topic at hand......:lol::tongue_sm:lol:

[Spaceman_Spiff]

For all your sketchy needs...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/10/14285003_9db34902fc.jpg

[ouch]

No matter how you look at it, it's still hard to beat this one.

[slcsteve]

No matter how you look at it, it's still hard to beat this one.


Wanna bet?

http://www.weirdasianews.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/cunt-examination.jpg

[Doc4]

No matter how you look at it, it's still hard to beat this one.

For shaving 'down south' ... :001_huh:

[kongjie]

Wanna bet?

http://www.weirdasianews.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/cunt-examination.jpg

In this case it's not a spelling error, it's a terminology problem. It's the "Vaginoscope Examination Room"

[Mottern Man]

Um...I'm pretty sure I resent that remark!

And living it up in Upper Marlboro....

Man are you out of your element. :lol:

[Mottern Man]

No matter how you look at it, it's still hard to beat this one.

I need to find my Piano Intercourse Instructor photo...

And Colon is a great candy, wash it down with some Pocari Sweat or Calpis perhaps........(I can do this all day). :tongue_sm

[Ookla The Mok]

Well, Steve officially wins this thread. :ouch1:

[Gruder]

And living it up in Upper Marlboro....

Man are you out of your element. :lol:

Yes. Yes I am. We did throw one hell of a Derby party a couple weeks back, though!

[ouch]

I need to find my Piano Intercourse Instructor photo...

I would think that the piano wire could shred you up pretty good.

[slcsteve]

Yummy.

http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Humor/SushiSignWorms.jpg

[Holton181]

Yes. Yes I am. We did throw one hell of a Derby party a couple weeks back, though!

Excuse me? There was a Derby party in the DC area? When did this happen?

[Gruder]

Excuse me? There was a Derby party in the DC area? When did this happen?

Sure was! Ours is just at the house woth some friends and coworkers. The big one for the area is the party The Kentucky Society throws at Collingwood Estate every year on the Saturday before the Derby. That's quite an event, hats and all!

[Holton181]

:lol::lol::lol::redface: Forgive the obvious mistake:lol::lol::lol:

[Gruder]

:lol::lol::lol::redface: Forgive the obvious mistake:lol::lol::lol:

No worries :wink:

I'll have to see if I can persuade my wife to add some B&B folks to the guest list for next year :smile:

[MTgrayling]

I hope for your sake you're really hot, because somebody is going to have a whole lot to deal with.

:lol:


Wow, it's obvious you've never worked in a restaurant.


:lol: That's what I was thinking. Wow what a rant and a half. Me I'm happy with a big plate of Mexican food and I really don't care if there is a Lemon in my water or not.


Her blog has 41 steps to being a good server. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that's damn excessive!

I'm also going to bet she's had more than her share of saliva and other nasty things in her food. Hell I have never worked as a server and I want to spit/s**t in her food!

[MotoMike]

must be extremely hot.

[Doc4]

must be extremely hot.

now ... go back and re-read her original post, hearing the voice of Rosanne Barr reading it ... :eek:

[Mottern Man]

No worries :wink:

I'll have to see if I can persuade my wife to add some B&B folks to the guest list for next year :smile:

I live about 5-10 miles away (depending what part of UM).

[Gruder]

No worries :wink:

I'll have to see if I can persuade my wife to add some B&B folks to the guest list for next year :smile:


I live about 5-10 miles away (depending what part of UM).

Howdy neighbor! Your chances of being invited greatly improve if you promise to don the hat shown in your avatar :biggrin:

Oh, and to keep this post on topic, the OP is not invited...

[MotoMike]

now ... go back and re-read her original post, hearing the voice of Rosanne Barr reading it ... :eek:


I don't agree because she refers to her husband in the present tense

[ouch]

I don't agree because she refers to her husband in the present tense

It wouldn't surprise me if she kept his rotting corpse propped up in a chair in the dining room. :001_smile

[rabidpotatochip]

Howdy neighbor! Your chances of being invited greatly improve if you promise to don the hat shown in your avatar :biggrin:

Oh, and to keep this post on topic, the OP is not invited...

Would you settle for a watermelon?

[Gruder]

Would you settle for a watermelon?


If you came down here all the way from Winnipeg -- sure, don whichever headgear you prefer. To keep you from being disappointed in advance, though, you should know that the Kentucky Derby involves the riding of horses (not moose)! :tongue:

[rabidpotatochip]

If you came down here all the way from Winnipeg -- sure, don whichever headgear you prefer. To keep you from being disappointed in advance, though, you should know that the Kentucky Derby involves the riding of horses (not moose)! :tongue:

I thought it was just a crazy big hat.

[MotoMike]

It wouldn't surprise me if she kept his rotting corpse propped up in a chair in the dining room. :001_smile

Oooohhh... I guess I did not think of that.... disturbing as the thought and visual is,(thanks Ouch) I just can't see a woman being allowed to be that high maintenance if they aren't smoking hot. seems like she would have had her attitude corrected a long time ago. Hell, if I was her waiter, she would have been wearing her chilli fries on the first visit. And if that had happened, I am sure she would have listed it.

#73 do not dump chilli fries on customers head.:wink:

[thevelvet]

If you pay close attention to the Sean Connery Bond flicks, youll see that the second his current woman gets out of hand, Smack!, that beotch is down! But they always seem to love him just a little more afterwards, not to mention never acting up again.. Just a thought for the posters husband.

I really wish I knew how to use the spoilator feature here because you would click it to reveal the words...

WIFE BEATER! (Not me, Bond)

[Mottern Man]

It wouldn't surprise me if she kept his rotting corpse propped up in a chair in the dining room. :001_smile

Mother would not allow that

[Laz]

:lol::lol::lol::redface: Forgive the obvious mistake:lol::lol::lol:

it is not a lie - I saw it candle and all -

Still Alive

[Tinzien]

Must be my cape and fangs. :biggrin:

The funny part is I got his reference! Subtle, but well done! :biggrin:

[sol92258]

wow, just wow....
having read this thread as a result of figuring out a reference in another thread, I can honestly say, that, ummmm, I'm at a loss of what to say....
Of all the thoughts that hit me while reading this, I will only mention a few:

1) Restaurants have servers to serve the patrons, they are not your servants! The other bases have been covered regarding servers, their duties, etc...

2) I vote that any reference to "masticable" be stricken from the potential custom titles (unless, of course, we find evidence she is.....:001_rolle)

3) In my research to find out what "springs1" meant from aforereferenced thread, I stumbled across her myspace page in which she specifically, at the top of the page, says she enjoys going to restaurants, b1tc41ng about the food, getting servers fired, etc., as a hobby. 'Tis very disturbing, indeed.
At my previous place of employment, there was a parent of a student who was just literally insane. She checked the online grade viewer of her children at least once daily, and if anything was out of place, ie grades were the same as previous day, nothing new entered, average lower because grade wasn't yet entered - she was actually drove to the school because she checked grades while the teacher was entering them in, and because the teacher wasn't finished yet and the child's average wasn't right at that moment, she was all fired up, complaining at the teacher and principal....no amount of logic/reason could settle her down. She takes a legal pad everywhere she goes, writes down every word you say if you talk with her, takes it with her weeks later to try and find you in contradiction, just absolutely NUTS!!!!!!
While I was still there, we actually took the parent online grade viewer off-line to stop that particular problem, but she's still a parasite to those poor folks over there.
What's my anecdote have to do with the OP? or shaving at all? It's a merging of an elephant and rhinoceros.
I can actually see this springs1 person being this way, a thorn in everyone's side, and until someone gets the gumption to confront her and take her off her little pedestal, it'll carry on.
I think the Bond solution would eventually work, a'la "Taming of the Shrew"

but the ultimate answer is, she needs Jesus

and a Lady Gillette, some Derby's or Dorco's, Kiss My Ass Face, ........

[Tony Miller]

I went into McDonalds the other day and the chef was not wearing his hat and using the knife entirely wrong...I wonder if he even went to culinary school.... :)


Tony

[MotoMike]

:w00t: awwww. I saw the post got bumped up and was hoping Springs1 had been back to provide me more entertainment.

The assertion that someone needs to set her straight begs the question, Why hasn't someone? I tell ya.... Smokin hot.

[gunner6477]

:w00t: awwww. I saw the post got bumped up and was hoping Springs1 had been back to provide me more entertainment.



Me too...but I think she got banned.

Where is her myspace page? I Need a good laugh.

[sol92258]

Me too...but I think she got banned.

Where is her myspace page? I Need a good laugh.

I just googled "springs1" and it was one of the first listings
BTW gunner, I haven't gotten off work early enough yet to get to the post office, but will tomorrow, taking 1/2 day off for anniversary

[TstebinsB]

I went into McDonalds the other day and the chef was not wearing his hat and using the knife entirely wrong...I wonder if he even went to culinary school.... :)


Tony

:lol::lol::lol:

[AACJ]

Why yes, Springs1 has been banned.

[kongjie]

I think, after looking at her myspace page, that "she" may be a fictitious internet creation, designed to be an über-troll on multiple websites and forums.

[jfever311]

I think the best part of springs1 ran down her mammas leg.

[castlecraver]

I think, after looking at her myspace page, that "she" may be a fictitious internet creation, designed to be an über-troll on multiple websites and forums.

I was just going to suggest that. And we're still (10 days and 170+ replies later) giving her the attention she wanted and putting this unbecoming piece of troll-itude front-and-center on the top of the Barber Shop. IANAM, but if I were, I'd vote to put this thread out of its misery.

[NeckShaver]

I wonder if Springs1 is aware of the sheer volume of spit and other body fluids she has consumed over the years?:confused:

[OldSaw]

I wonder if Springs1 is aware of the sheer volume of spit and other body fluids she has consumed over the years?:confused:

Maybe she enjoys it.

[sol92258]

I think the best part of springs1 ran down her mammas leg.

Oh My! :eek:


I wonder if Springs1 is aware of the sheer volume of spit and other body fluids she has consumed over the years?:confused:


Maybe she enjoys it.

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[Doc4]

These are the steps on how to be a good server in a restaurant:

1. Try to greet your table within 3-5 minutes. Try not to end up taking 8-10 minutes to greet a table, because that's when customers start to get irritated. If you do take longer than 5 minutes, do apologize.


Would the 3 minutes between the 5-minute mark and the 8-minute mark make any difference to our dear old Springs1??

Methinks not.

We could start a poll on "when is it that Springs1 starts to get irritated?" and I'd vote for "10 minutes before she decided to go to a restaurant"

:lol:

[rabidpotatochip]

Would the 3 minutes between the 5-minute mark and the 8-minute mark make any difference to our dear old Springs1??

Methinks not.

We could start a poll on "when is it that Springs1 starts to get irritated?" and I'd vote for "10 minutes before she decided to go to a restaurant"

:lol:

Well, I love random speculation as much as the next guy, but I read that as 3-5 minutes being the optimum greeting window, as in maximizing customer satisfaction. I assume between five and eight minutes is acceptable, but not as acceptable... but eight minutes plus, then you're way off! Why, you might as well put on a hazmat suit because the customer is going to burn the place down.

[kongjie]

Back in my college days when I slung hash, the waitresses all feared a certain couple that was extremely demanding. This was essentially a pizza place, no pretensions, but they wanted exceptional service and their orders were routinely sent back.

One thing that always came back was the french onion soup. "They said it's cold." "Not hot enough." "They want it really hot."

Finally one time I got pissed off and popped the already-hot soup, without bread and cheese on top, into the microwave for about 3 minutes, until it was bubbling. Then I put the whole thing inside a 550 degree pizza oven for about 5 minutes for the crock itself to start glowing. With the spoon already stuck inside so IT could heat up.

Then I popped on the bread and cheese and put that under the broiler. At this point I had to use a metal pizza peel to handle it as it was close to radioactive. I took great pains to warn the waitress not to touch the crock, just the plate it sat on.

For once, it wasn't sent back.

[Duckster]

kongjie, are you the west coast Soup Nazi? :biggrin:


http://216.130.162.192/soupnazi/images/the_soup_nazi017.jpg

[bjrn]

I find your lack of service disturbing.

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3589/disturbinggp3.jpg

[ashmanq]

I find your lack of service disturbing.

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/3589/disturbinggp3.jpg

I LOL'ed to that!:lol::lol::lol:

[Sabledog]

First off, a "SIDE" to a CUSTOMER is a CONTAINER WORTH, so it's up to the SERVER to "BRING IT OUT AS ORDERED", even if they have to fill it themselves or bring extra to equal the amount that was ordered.

I HONESTLY would RATHER PAY FOR THE CONDIMENTS than to have to WAIT TO EAT MY FOOD THE EXACT WAY I ORDERED IT. I don't care about the 50 cents, even if I order a lot. I ONLY CARE ABOUT my food being correct, getting things in a timely manner, getting my check correct(have had many overcharges in restaurants before), and having an attentive server.

[/B]

Wow, I finally decided to read through this thread, I had no idea what was going on here! :lol:

Anyway, I think she is just an unhappy control freak. She seems to have no sense of a proactive server (bringing water or chips unasked) and wants perfection from a crappy place.

But I do agree with writing down the order, it really isn't impressing me and on the occasion that they get it wrong, it's really annoying -- here's a paper (napkin) and pen for you, Mr. Waiter! :biggrin:

[sol92258]

But I do agree with writing down the order, it really isn't impressing me and on the occasion that they get it wrong, it's really annoying -- here's a paper (napkin) and pen for you, Mr. Waiter! :biggrin:

big +1 from me....I'm always ordering with changes, not to be difficult, but because I DO NOT WANT ONIONS!!!! If you don't write it down, chances are 9 times out of 8 my food will have them, or whatever changes I make, again not because trying to be difficult, but so I can have the food prepared the so that I'll be able to eat it...I know a lot of restaurants either want to impress you with the waitstaff's ability to remember your order, and to save to time with the order, but I MUCH prefer things to be written down and double checked - just about the only thing on the list I concur with

[ouch]

big +1 from me....I'm always ordering with changes, not to be difficult, but because I DO NOT WANT ONIONS!!!! If you don't write it down, chances are 9 times out of 8 my food will have them, or whatever changes I make, again not because trying to be difficult, but so I can have the food prepared the so that I'll be able to eat it...I know a lot of restaurants either want to impress you with the waitstaff's ability to remember your order, and to save to time with the order, but I MUCH prefer things to be written down and double checked - just about the only thing on the list I concur with

Have I got a girl for you.......... :001_rolle

[papasmurf]

Have I got a girl for you.......... :001_rolle





:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


I think I know who you are talking about Jay .
We should set them up on a blind date .

[sol92258]

Have I got a girl for you.......... :001_rolle

that's sweet, ouch, but today's not a good day for it, my wife might get kinda p'd off if I go on a blind date on our 10th anniversary

[rabidpotatochip]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


I think I know who you are talking about Jay .
We should set them up on a blind date .

If I'm also getting this right, I would put extra emphasis on blind(fold).

Edit: Earplugs too. :biggrin:

[Gruder]

that's sweet, ouch, but today's not a good day for it, my wife might get kinda p'd off if I go on a blind date on our 10th anniversary

Happy anniversary sol92258!

When I did my collegiate stint as a server, there was a pair of elderly sisters who came in 2-3 nights a week, generally quite early, and generally somewhat demanding. As the new guy, I was assigned to their table, but warned not to expect anything but a fair amount of grief and, to top it all off, their customary 25-cent tip. This happened with regularity until one night when the place was particularly slow. I decided to do my best to offer the most courteous and competent service I could. I smiled, I ran, I treated them like royalty (well, central Ohio royalty, anyway...). After they left, I walked by the table and picked up my 50-cent tip. Best tip I ever got.

[papasmurf]

If I'm also getting this right, I would put extra emphasis on blind(fold).

Edit: Earplugs too. :biggrin:


Glad you caught on I was going to add the blindfolded but I knew at least one of our smarter members was going to figure it out .I just didn't think you were going to be in that category :lol::lol:

[rabidpotatochip]

Glad you caught on I was going to add the blindfolded but I knew at least one of our smarter members was going to figure it out .I just didn't think you were going to be in that category :lol::lol:

:lol:

All day I have to be smart. It's nice to come here and be a little stupid. :wink:

[Hoos]

Am I the only person that eats at home anymore? :confused: :biggrin:

[ouch]

Am I the only person that eats at home anymore? :confused: :biggrin:

I, for one, prefer eating at home.

[papasmurf]

I, for one, prefer eating at home.



and the days he doesn't want to eat home its because his wife is doing the cooking :lol::lol:

[vcardona]

If she is the same Springs1 that has a photobucket page then all I can say is NO. She is most definitely NOT smoking hot. Darn the overuse of capitalization is contagious!

[ouch]

If she is the same Springs1 that has a photobucket page then all I can say is NO. She is most definitely NOT smoking hot. Darn the overuse of capitalization is contagious!

You mean she's not hot?

You could have knocked me over with a feather. :001_rolle

[Doc4]

Have I got a girl for you.......... :001_rolle


You mean she's not hot?

You could have knocked me over with a feather. :001_rolle

Hmm ... the original offer seems much less enticing now ...

[ouch]

Hmm ... the original offer seems much less enticing now ...

Why? Did you think springs1 was a Lexa Doig body double?

[MotoMike]

If she is the same Springs1 that has a photobucket page then all I can say is NO. She is most definitely NOT smoking hot. Darn the overuse of capitalization is contagious!

Woa.. I stand corrected.:eek:

[rabidpotatochip]

Why? Did you think springs1 was a Lexa Doig body double?

The requirements for that job must have dropped considerably.

[letterk]

Is it OK that I've actually resisted reading this thread? Really. I have no clue what it's about.

[boboakalfb]

Is it OK that I've actually resisted reading this thread? Really. I have no clue what it's about.

You can admit it, we know you read the thread. You've been spring rolled. :tongue_sm

[bjrn]

You've been spring rolled. :tongue_smOh... dear god no. Now we're going to get links on the forums saying "check out this mint Gillette 195 I just scored" that link to this thread. :lol:

For anyone who doesn't get it, it's an internet thing, wikipedia can tell you more (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_roll), or this (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=46509) for a more in-depth look.

[ouch]

Is it OK that I've actually resisted reading this thread? Really. I have no clue what it's about.

This was one of the most entertaining threads in recent memory.

[rabidpotatochip]

You can admit it, we know you read the thread. You've been spring rolled. :tongue_sm

I think a new meme was just born. :lol:

[Holton181]

I think a new meme was just born. :lol:
Oh noes:eek:This is going to be fun to watch.

[wizardsbaker]

I have read all 211 posts completely and thoroughly. I am ashamed of myself for doing so and have nothing more to say.

[OldSaw]

So what do you think she would think about the flirting waitress? I had one tonight but I couldn't tell if it was me or my son that she was interested in.

[Must Dash]

So what do you think she would think about the flirting waitress? I had one tonight but I couldn't tell if it was me or my son that she was interested in.

Which one of you was paying the bill? :smile:

Cheers

Jeremy

[petekalo]

this thread is phenomenal.

[perry]

So what do you think she would think about the flirting waitress? I had one tonight but I couldn't tell if it was me or my son that she was interested in.

Whoever she thought was leaving the tip :wink:

[gunner6477]

big +1 from me....I'm always ordering with changes, not to be difficult, but because I DO NOT WANT ONIONS!!!! If you don't write it down, chances are 9 times out of 8 my food will have them, or whatever changes I make, again not because trying to be difficult, but so I can have the food prepared the so that I'll be able to eat it...I know a lot of restaurants either want to impress you with the waitstaff's ability to remember your order, and to save to time with the order, but I MUCH prefer things to be written down and double checked - just about the only thing on the list I concur with


I dub thee - - Springs2:biggrin:

[neverwhere]

I dub thee - - Springs2:biggrin:
Man...that's gotta hurt.

[gunner6477]

This was one of the most entertaining threads in recent memory.

yeah, but then you mods banned her and we had to create our own fun just to keep it going.:biggrin:

Now it is a self-licking Ice-cream cone and the flavor never changes.:eek:

[Cigar Dan]

According to her profile (http://springs1.livejournal.com/profile) on LiveJournal, she lives in New Orleans. The fact that she lives in a city with some of the best food anywhere and only seems to frequent places like Chili's and Denny's speaks volumes about the woman.

As a Louisianian, I am embarrassed that she is a resident of my state. Judging by her comments and photos, I suspect that she may not be a native of the state, but someone that arrived post-Katrina. That is just a guess though.

[sol92258]

I dub thee - - Springs2:biggrin:


A) nowhere NEAR equivocal (http://www.fortunecity.com/lavendar/poitier/135/stpidhed.wav)...
B) I could always go back to the post office.......

[sol92258]

Man...that's gotta hurt.

yeah, really, it's not a rant, it's a preference, I'm actually the least vocal of anyone at a restaurant, or anywhere, unless something major is wrong - I get my burger with onions, I'm agitated, but scrape them off and try to eat it, I don't go ballistic on an over-worked waiter/tress

[sol92258]

Howdy neighbor! Your chances of being invited greatly improve if you promise to don the hat shown in your avatar :biggrin:

Oh, and to keep this post on topic, the OP is not invited...


Would you settle for a watermelon?

RabidPotatoChip is on his way.......

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12667

[Doc4]

Why? Did you think springs1 was a Lexa Doig body double?
"someone" thought that anyone with that much attitude must be smokin' hot ...

Is it OK that I've actually resisted reading this thread? Really. I have no clue what it's about.
Can a brother get a shazaam?

You can admit it, we know you read the thread. You've been spring rolled. :tongue_sm
:lol::lol::lol:

So what do you think she would think about the flirting waitress? I had one tonight but I couldn't tell if it was me or my son that she was interested in.

Ah, what would she think about the flirting waiter? "Not unless I request that you flirt with me, and then only in the manner I direct!"

"where's the manager ... manager!! This waiter refused to flirt with me!!"
"ce?"
"Manager!!"
"I am the owner, ma'am"
"I'm not talking to you, Watt, I want the manager!"

... "Is this a piece of your brain?"

[jfever311]

I try to tip waitresses a little better if they flirt. Then my wife takes my money and tells me I am not "getting lucky" for a month. AARRRHHH!!!!

[Sabledog]

...I couldn't post the photo I liked best, but this is fun:

nwQBI_ltB_c

[ouch]

Holy moly!

[Doc4]

Friday afternoon just got enjoyable!

:lol:

[VR6ofpain]

I recall a particular server at an Outback Steakhouse keeping 94 cents change we should have received. Typically I have seen them give you say $6 back, when they should have given you $5.94 change. This guy just gave us $5 back. I was like, WTF? Amazingly enough we got the same waiter again weeks later and guess what, we should have got say $5.45 cents back...but again, got only $5 back. Needless to say, he was shorted on his tip both times for being a f**k nut.

I really hate bad service. You would expect better from people in the "service industry".

[Eagle]

Awesome! A few weeks back somebody alluded to Springs1 and when I inquired I got back nothing. Now, purely by accident I have stumbled upon this glorious thread and was compelled to give it the ole bump-a-roo. All you old timers can take a stroll down memory lane and we newer types can enjoy the insanity.

You gotta admit she can tear off one humdinger of a rant. How many points did she have? She puts the K in crazy man :biggrin:.

EDIT: And oh yeah, the 12 pages of replies are classic and priceless. I'd like to see another 12.

[ouch]

We've had our share of nutjob threads, but this one holds a very special place in the annals of B&B.

[AACJ]

Tee hee, he said annals.


We've had our share of nutjob threads, but this one holds a very special place in the annals of B&B.

[ouch]

Tee hee, he said annals.

I never use that word. At least not since that unfortunate incident involving my future wife, a stapler, four stitches, and the very polite Tokyo police department.

[Jimbo]

Ahh, man. Did y'all really have to bring this thread back to life? I've got my hands full on the gun totin' thread :tongue_sm

[Austin]

Ahh, man. Did y'all really have to bring this thread back to life? I've got my hands full on the gun totin' thread :tongue_sm

Agreed.

[Garrett]

I just hope that she will never be a customer in my business - I do not need her hassle!

Maybe the waiter one time forgot to the the against the grain pass on the hair on her lamb chop and she never got over it and still has nightmares about it!

I would love to see her have lunch at a McDonalds at noon on Friday! That would be a great youtube video!

[sol92258]

Noooooooooooooooooooooo!
It's Still Alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sol92258]

I never use that word. At least not since that unfortunate incident involving my future wife, a stapler, four stitches, and the very polite Tokyo police department.

so, OUCH, can we presume this the birth of your moniker?

[papasmurf]

Awesome! A few weeks back somebody alluded to Springs1 and when I inquired I got back nothing. Now, purely by accident I have stumbled upon this glorious thread and was compelled to give it the ole bump-a-roo. All you old timers can take a stroll down memory lane and we newer types can enjoy the insanity.

You gotta admit she can tear off one humdinger of a rant. How many points did she have? She puts the K in crazy man :biggrin:.

EDIT: And oh yeah, the 12 pages of replies are classic and priceless. I'd like to see another 12.


Thanks Eagle this is one of my favorite dumb threads I really enjoyed this one

[vcardona]

You gotta admit she can tear off one humdinger of a rant. How many points did she have? She puts the K in crazy man :biggrin:.

This is the abridged version. Her blog lists about 20 additional points.

[kongjie]

She is singlehandedly responsible for Bennigan's and Steak & Ale going out of business. Witness the power of an informed consumer!

[soapbox]

She is singlehandedly responsible for Bennigan's and Steak & Ale going out of business. Witness the power of an informed consumer!

Until she can shake the mighty juggernaut that is Chotchkie's, I'll hear no tales of her power and ability. Humph. Harrumph I say!

[Ltltony]

Until she can shake the mighty juggernaut that is Chotchkie's, I'll hear no tales of her power and ability. Humph. Harrumph I say!

hmmmm what I wouldn't give for some extreme fajitas!!!!

[kongjie]

Funny, I saw Office Space and have no memory of this usage. I learn something useless and new every day!

[Ltltony]

Funny, I saw Office Space and have no memory of this usage. I learn something useless and new every day!

Peter Gibbons: Boy, I'll tell ya, some days... One of these days it's just gonna be like...
[He mimics the sound of a machine gun. Brian, a waiter, walks up and does the same and laughs]
Brian, Chotchkie's Waiter: So can I get you gentlemen something more to drink? Or maybe something to nibble on? Some Pizza Shooters, Shrimp Poppers, or Extreme Fajitas?
Peter Gibbons: Just coffee.
Brian, Chotchkie's Waiter: Okay. Sounds like a case of the Mondays.

gotwavs.com/0038475992/MP3S/Movies/Office_Space/oneofthesedays.mp3

[kongjie]

It must have been about 10 years ago that my family was crazy about poppers. Maybe jalapeño poppers from Outback or something? I've often wondered if this is primarily an American/über-consumer trait. For example, I love a well-made croissant. It's more or less a perfect thing in itself.

Yet Americans aren't happy to simply be able to have a croissant. We have to do something with it. Witness the croissanwich! Why have simple pizza Margherita when you can have stuffed crust?

[wtruitt]

Dang.. and I could have voted for this post as 'most informative' on the General thread!

Shucks!

[ouch]

Bump. :001_rolle

[slcsteve]

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[slcsteve]

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