10 Things Restaurant Servers Secretly Hate
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We love going out to eat at restaurants. In the United States, More than 50% of adults eat out three or more times a week. Whether it’s a date or a business outing or just friends meeting up, going out to eat seems to be the more popular social thing to do.
When we go to restaurants, there are things that annoy the hell out of us. And, on the other side, there are things that annoy the hell out of servers too. If you are or have ever been a server, you probably know what these things are. But if you want the best out of your dining experience, you may want to avoid all of these 10 things. Buzzfeed asked and we asked our listeners too, what do servers hate and these are some of our favorite answers.
- Walking in and sitting at a table that hasn’t been cleared. Don’t sit at a table that has dirty dishes on it and expect to be waited on right away. The right thing to do is, wait until it’s cleared then sit down.
- Casey Dixon Hardgraves says: When you pay 1/2 your check on a gift card and dont tip the full amount when you pay the rest on your card. Make sure when you’re tipping, it’s for the full amount of the bill.
- Dana Biggs says: Blaming servers for the kitchens mistakes. “We don’t make the food we just serve it. Unless we entered the order wrong, that’s one thing. But if you order your steak medium and it comes out well done that’s not on us. Of course we do what we can to fix it but don’t yell at me cause I didn’t personally overcook your food.”
- Parents who aren’t attentive to their messy kids. This is self explanatory. If you’re allowing your child to throw things and spill food everywhere Just be courteous and mindful that you aren’t demanding food. More so, make sure you’re asking and using please and thank you.
- Snapping or whistling to get their attention. But snapping or whistling will probably get the server to purposefully take even longer to get to you.
- Going in right before closing time. This will ensure everyone has to stay longer. Don’t be that person.
- Complaining about prices. Obviously the server has NOTHING to do with that, so complaining will not get you anywhere.
- Eating everything on your plate, then complaining about it. At that point, you obviously didn’t hate it too much and they know you’re just trying to get a free meal.
- Arie Pemberton says: “Rudeness. I am not inferior because this is my job. Be nice I handle your food!” She’s right. The last thing you want is to be rude to the person bringing you your food.
A 29 year radio veteran, Melissa has made notable media appearances including serving as a judge and correspondent on the Emmy Award-winning TV show Community Auditions, Phantom Gourmet, Chronicle and many more. Additionally, Melissa won a Gracie Award in 2019 for her work as Co-Host of The GetUp Crew with Ramiro, Pebbles, Melissa & Leroy. She volunteered coaching cheerleading for 20 years. Melissa is a social influencer who creates videos promoting area businesses, movies, concerts and other lifestyle events.
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