2009 June | Server Nightmares - Bad Tipping and Rude Customer Stories

10 Things Servers Hate

On June 30, 2009, in Venting, by admin

Top 10 Ways to Anger Your Server

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The Verbal Tip

On June 29, 2009, in Bad Tip, Stories, by admin

So you’re in the middle of a busy shift trying to manage all of your tables. (and of course you’ve been double or even the dreaded… triple sat) You’re waiting on this couple who seem just amazed at your talent and ability to do your job. They thank you repeatedly and when you ask how the food is their response is “Spectacular”.

You think to yourself, “This is almost too easy!”. Then when all is said and done, they thank you again, tell you it’s the best service they’ve ever had, that they’ll definitely be back and they’ll request you when they do.

At this point you feel invincible, you’re on cloud nine. Then, with your head held up high, you pick up the check presenter with pride only to see that they’ve left you %10… Now you’re thinking “Great, they’ll be back.”

Submitted by: Carnoculus

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The Creepy Men

On June 29, 2009, in Stories, by admin

The other night, a man walked into my restaurant, and was rude right from the start. He didn’t bother saying hi or anything before he said, “I don’t want to sit next to kids. I don’t like kids.” He then said to the hostess, “You’re hot. Are you 18? I’m going on vacation soon, and I need a pretty girl to come with me.” Luckily, I work for amazing owners and managers, who quickly kicked him out.

Submitted by: Lola

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Clean Up Habit

On June 25, 2009, in Stories, by admin

Eating out at a restaurant is hard for me to enjoy sometimes. I’m always comparing my server skills with that of my waiter or waitress, and I ALWAYS pre-bus my own table.

This is a habit I cannot break. I’ll instinctively stack everyone’s plates at the end of the table, and organize empty glasses. If they would let me, I would probably take them back to the dishwasher.

Usually after the meal, I feel as though I earned a tip as well.

Submitted by: Carol from OH

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Fill ‘er Up

On June 23, 2009, in Venting, by admin

Something that really got on my nerves while I was a server was hearing people ask for “leaded” and “un-leaded” coffee in the mornings. Please, just ask for regular, or de-cafe.

I would hear this for what felt like hundreds of times a day, and each time the customer thought he/she was the only one to ever think of such a clever request.

The worst part was that I needed to force a small laugh to make the customer feel like a regular comedian, and tip happy each and every time.

Submitted by: Rob from MD

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