You’ll never hear your waiter or waitress complain, because they’re working for tips. But if you’ve ever worked in a restaurant, you know there’s plenty to complain about. Someone asked servers to name the top things they secretly hate . . .
1. When you walk in and sit at a table that hasn’t been cleared. If it’s got dirty dishes on it, it’s obviously not ready.
2. When people insist on sitting outside, then complain about the temperature, or the noise, or the bugs.
3. Grabbing your plate or your drink off the tray they’re holding. It seems like you’re helping. But it can throw off the whole balance and cause a spill.
4. Parents who let their kids throw stuff everywhere. If your kids leave a big mess behind, at least match it with a big tip.
5. When you don’t say “please” or “thank you.” Some people just say “I’ll have this” or “I want that.”
6. Snapping or whistling to get their attention. A wave is fine. If they don’t see you at first, give them a minute. You’re probably not their only table.
7. Acting like a regular when you’re not really a regular. Don’t expect special treatment if you only come in twice a year. Once a week? You’re a regular. Once a month? Maybe.
8. Complaining about prices. The servers have zero control over that.
9. When you come in 15 minutes before they close. Yes, everyone in the kitchen hates you too.
10. When you eat everything on your plate, and then say “I hated it.” They’ll give you the laugh you want. They’ve just heard it a million times. I’m bad for this one.
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