You couldn’t pay me enough to work there as waitstaff. I’ve done some time in restaurants, so I know whereof I speak. I’ve also worked with folks who can interact with the grumps so they actually get decent tips. Usually. I’d rather be programming (something I took up later in life).
On behalf of us old grouches (yea, I am one), we aren’t the ones shooting McDonald’s workers because we didn’t get enough ketchup packages, sugar in our coffee, or whatever.
I had regulars like this. It was in fast food though that I had two people seperately complain about the taste of their food before they ate any on the same day.
In the days when I was traveling with my wife (allergic to yeast) and my son (allergic to dairy), we’d tell the server at first appearance, “We want to warn you that we’ll be asking a lot of pain-in-the-butt questions about ingredients.” Many of them, given the warning and the reason, were happy to go out of the way to help—sometimes even bringing empty wrappers out of the kitchen for us to read the fine print. We tried to tip appropriately for service above and beyond.
Superfrog almost 2 years ago
No, lets start with the service.
Wilde Bill almost 2 years ago
She has already decided she won’t be getting a tip from this couple.
Concretionist almost 2 years ago
You couldn’t pay me enough to work there as waitstaff. I’ve done some time in restaurants, so I know whereof I speak. I’ve also worked with folks who can interact with the grumps so they actually get decent tips. Usually. I’d rather be programming (something I took up later in life).
Doug K almost 2 years ago
They’ve been here before … and so has she.
Farside99 almost 2 years ago
Uh Oh, it’s the Curmudgeons again! Why do they always go out of their way to come to this restaurant and ask for me by name???
Well, maybe it’s because I’m their granddaughter.
Jayalexander almost 2 years ago
“Oh, so you remember us. Funny. Did you know the busboy’s been stealing your tip?”
The Reader Premium Member almost 2 years ago
We will just have our regular.
potfarmer almost 2 years ago
Agism
russef almost 2 years ago
I’d like to complain about an appetizer. How about you hun?
josballard almost 2 years ago
On behalf of us old grouches (yea, I am one), we aren’t the ones shooting McDonald’s workers because we didn’t get enough ketchup packages, sugar in our coffee, or whatever.
Zebrastripes almost 2 years ago
If there is one thing I loathe is someone asking a million questions about the menu, food, etc. at a restaurant. Annoying
Darth Stevious almost 2 years ago
I had regulars like this. It was in fast food though that I had two people seperately complain about the taste of their food before they ate any on the same day.
WCraft Premium Member almost 2 years ago
How about you start with: Hi – my name is Kendra and I’ll be your complaint listener for tonight
the lost wizard almost 2 years ago
Just hurry it up. It’s 4:00 and I haven’t had my dinner. :)
The Brooklyn Accent almost 2 years ago
In the days when I was traveling with my wife (allergic to yeast) and my son (allergic to dairy), we’d tell the server at first appearance, “We want to warn you that we’ll be asking a lot of pain-in-the-butt questions about ingredients.” Many of them, given the warning and the reason, were happy to go out of the way to help—sometimes even bringing empty wrappers out of the kitchen for us to read the fine print. We tried to tip appropriately for service above and beyond.
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 2 years ago
The early bird specials aren’t cheep anymore.
PoodleGroomer almost 2 years ago
Let’s start with drinks orders until you are completely unfiltered.
The Orange Mailman almost 2 years ago
He looks ready. She could go either way.
boltjenkins1 almost 2 years ago
Why are you asking us to complain?
rgcviper almost 2 years ago
As long as they don’t say …
You kids get off my lawn!