I think it is suitable to have at least one day a week where we can vent for a little bit. Needless to say, here is my venting loud and proud. To let all readers know, this will become a weekly theme which will continue on Saturdays.
I work at a restaurant, and have worked at the same company for almost 3 years, but in two states. Anyway, there have been times when guests that I have served throw me into a state of shock with their manners. I guess people forget that I am a human being with feelings and that what they say and do can be hurtful. So for those reasons I will share a few incidents that make me want to give up on humanity once and for all.
RUN, BABY RUN
I had a group of six women the other night who came in to enjoy some dinner together, sounds nice right? Wrong! I had the pleasure of running mile after mile around this table and the restaurant for their every beckon call, it was a thrill that lead to no payback.
I had one lady rolling her eyes at me constantly because the menu was not to her liking, you know...because I made the menu and the prices. Well, although that is clearly not in my job description, she took it out on me anyway to most likely excuse her behavior and her 2 percent tip.
Besides "rolly eyes" there was another lady who wanted to look and sound extra delicate by talking softer than a mime, no joke! I had to repeat my questions and ask her to repeat, heaven forbid I mess up the order and get an extra eye roll from her buddy.
Lastly, there was another woman at the table who ordered the same dish as her friend next to her. According to her expert cuisine knowledge, her friend's dish looked and tasted better than hers did. Wasn't that nice of her to complain and then eat her friend's dinner also? I thought so too.
On the same night, I had the pleasure of having a "gentleman" (I use that term loosely) say to me, "Get me some lemons now." I was shocked, and replied, "Sir, would you like some extra lemons?" Only to have him repeat himself rudely again. We went back and forth two more times until he finally said, "Oh yeah, please."
I DIGRESS
Isn't that sweet? I love when people need several reminders to act in a civil manner, it really is lovely.
OK, so the moral of the story, and the fine thing that I can scrounge from this is that these incidents remind me that I am lucky to meet some nice people here and there. Also, I hope that my witty banter helps people realize that it's not cool to treat food service employees like the cigarette you smashed under your heel before entering the restaurant.
Enough sarcasm for today.
More fine things to come...
- Farah
I work at a restaurant, and have worked at the same company for almost 3 years, but in two states. Anyway, there have been times when guests that I have served throw me into a state of shock with their manners. I guess people forget that I am a human being with feelings and that what they say and do can be hurtful. So for those reasons I will share a few incidents that make me want to give up on humanity once and for all.
RUN, BABY RUN
I had a group of six women the other night who came in to enjoy some dinner together, sounds nice right? Wrong! I had the pleasure of running mile after mile around this table and the restaurant for their every beckon call, it was a thrill that lead to no payback.
I had one lady rolling her eyes at me constantly because the menu was not to her liking, you know...because I made the menu and the prices. Well, although that is clearly not in my job description, she took it out on me anyway to most likely excuse her behavior and her 2 percent tip.
Besides "rolly eyes" there was another lady who wanted to look and sound extra delicate by talking softer than a mime, no joke! I had to repeat my questions and ask her to repeat, heaven forbid I mess up the order and get an extra eye roll from her buddy.
Lastly, there was another woman at the table who ordered the same dish as her friend next to her. According to her expert cuisine knowledge, her friend's dish looked and tasted better than hers did. Wasn't that nice of her to complain and then eat her friend's dinner also? I thought so too.
On the same night, I had the pleasure of having a "gentleman" (I use that term loosely) say to me, "Get me some lemons now." I was shocked, and replied, "Sir, would you like some extra lemons?" Only to have him repeat himself rudely again. We went back and forth two more times until he finally said, "Oh yeah, please."
I DIGRESS
Isn't that sweet? I love when people need several reminders to act in a civil manner, it really is lovely.
OK, so the moral of the story, and the fine thing that I can scrounge from this is that these incidents remind me that I am lucky to meet some nice people here and there. Also, I hope that my witty banter helps people realize that it's not cool to treat food service employees like the cigarette you smashed under your heel before entering the restaurant.
Enough sarcasm for today.
More fine things to come...
- Farah
Farah,
ReplyDeleteI applaud you for making an effort to try forcing these rude people to be civilized and treat you like a human being. I'd love to read more anecdotes about how you do this; maybe others can pick up on your techniques. (Incidentally, I know from firsthand experience that you are an excellent waitress!)