| 4/8/2017 9:08:31 PM |
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fairymaiden
Bristol, CT
50, joined Mar. 2014
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So I'm at dinner tonight with some friends of mine and the restaurant, being Saturday night and also very popular, was very busy. We had to wait 45 minutes for a table.
After we were seated, our waiter was taking foreeeeeeeeever to get us items that we needed. That's fine, I understand that it's very busy and he probably had 4 or 5 tables to take care of. However, he keeps stopping to chat with another table of his in his que. (Apparently he knew the guy at the table.)
After we finish our meals everyone wants to go. However, our waiter and this guy at the other table seemed to have settled in for a long conversation. They were just going on and on and on and you could tell by the waiter's body language that he wasn't in any rush.
Finally after awhile of this I try getting the attention of either the waiter or the guy at the table because we wanna go. All I could do was snap my fingers.  I ended up getting the attention of the guy at the table and I said to him, "Dude, you're tying up the waiter. We wanna get out of here. You're not the only table he has to take care of." The guy was very apologetic and the waiter too.
When the waiter came back to our table to give us our check I said to him, "Dude, you gotta shut these people down. They're not your only table."
So when we got up to leave, the woman at this table says to me, "try to have a good night"  as if I'm the problem here.
Would you have said something if you were in my shoes or would you have just practiced your patience?
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| 4/8/2017 9:10:36 PM |
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Childshgambino
New York, NY
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I just stand up and head for the door . If they don't beat me past the register I walk out
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| 4/8/2017 9:17:04 PM |
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apokernut
Elk Grove Village, IL
54, joined Jan. 2008
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At this point I would have contacted the manager, told him/her the problem and request another server!
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| 4/8/2017 9:17:15 PM |
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sillylaugher61
Murrysville, PA
55, joined Aug. 2011
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I think that you have misread the intent of the message.
she probably saw what was going on with your table.
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| 4/8/2017 9:17:18 PM |
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stanleyzee
Dayton, OH
59, joined Dec. 2012
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I just stand up and head for the door . If they don't beat me past the register I walk out
I've done that before and fairy i think u did right to at least let waiter know ur ready to checkout but remember customer service ain't what it use to be so many rude people
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| 4/8/2017 9:24:16 PM |
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eyesofmedusa
San Antonio, TX
52, joined Jun. 2012
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Dnt waste your time on bs if possible luv...
Not saying I am the Queen of swlf control
But you made ur point...with the waiter...and that was the biggest issue...
I do hope you had a lovely nite...
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| 4/8/2017 9:24:53 PM |
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fairymaiden
Bristol, CT
50, joined Mar. 2014
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but remember customer service ain't what it use to be so many rude people
But yet they still want a 20% tip...
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| 4/8/2017 9:25:28 PM |
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killerbugs53
Palo Cedro, CA
53, joined Oct. 2016
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I would have waited a few ,then slightly leaned over getting his attention and telling him I'm ready to go I need my check... if you were a little nicer to him maybe he would have been hanging out at your table.. jk
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| 4/8/2017 9:26:13 PM |
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Childshgambino
New York, NY
46, joined Mar. 2017
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Next time show cleavage
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| 4/8/2017 9:27:25 PM |
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apokernut
Elk Grove Village, IL
54, joined Jan. 2008
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But yet they still want a 20% tip...
Not from me!! I tell them i'm gonna leave you something , but If u want better tip, I expect better service (it will benefit server in thelong run).
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| 4/8/2017 9:28:21 PM |
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stanleyzee
Dayton, OH
59, joined Dec. 2012
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@ fairy that's bullshit
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| 4/8/2017 9:29:19 PM |
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uber_goober
Danielsville, GA
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I would have said something to him directly after I've been given the brush off the second time.
If that didn't work, there is always the option of leaving a meager tip with a note on the bill explaining why. Were there were less than 6 of you together at the table? I tend to tip well. 20% at the minimum. But if the service is truly shitty enough because of the server's attitude, I have given cash tip money to the manager asking him to make sure the cooks and bus staff get it all and not the waiter/waitress. That way the server gets nothing and the lower folks on the totem pole get a bigger cut. And the manager is apprised of what the wait staff is up to.
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| 4/8/2017 9:29:30 PM |
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fairymaiden
Bristol, CT
50, joined Mar. 2014
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Well yeah Poker, I tip on service given. I don't just give everybody 20% just because I'm supposed to.
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| 4/8/2017 9:30:08 PM |
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Mercedes_3
New South Wales
Australia
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I don't treat waiters like slaves.
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| 4/8/2017 9:31:59 PM |
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apokernut
Elk Grove Village, IL
54, joined Jan. 2008
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Well yeah Poker, I tip on service given. I don't just give everybody 20% just because I'm supposed to.
Glad 2 c u have backbone!
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| 4/8/2017 9:32:29 PM |
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apokernut
Elk Grove Village, IL
54, joined Jan. 2008
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I don't treat waiters like slaves.
I don't like 2 b treated like a doormat either.
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| 4/8/2017 9:32:48 PM |
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fairymaiden
Bristol, CT
50, joined Mar. 2014
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I don't treat waiters like slaves.
That's nice. Then you can be one of the people that just sit and stew in the booth about how your waiter is ignoring his tables without doing anything about it.
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| 4/8/2017 9:34:21 PM |
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Childshgambino
New York, NY
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Uh yea. No one said they were slaves but that's their job . They are compensated for service . If they feel like a slave they shouldn't be doing that job
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| 4/8/2017 9:37:49 PM |
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sarahgoldsmith
Chantilly, VA
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OP, you can always go to the register & pay, instead of waiting for the waiter to be ready for you with the bill. That's what my dad & I would do.
My dad takes out his sister, her kids, & her hubby for dinner, they were joining our family for dinner. My dad didn't want them to see the bill. He didn't want them to pay for dinner. So a lot of time he goes to the register & paid the bill there & then come back to the table.
I am sure my aunt's family know how much the bill was, the prices were on the menu that they ordered. It doesn't matter if they do see the bill. He just didn't want them to pay for dinner. A lot of time they do see the bill, but my dad would insist on paying for the whole bill. My dad is her younger brother.
To be honest our waiter was not ignoring us. The restaurant was just very very busy. We understand & we don't hold it against the waiter.
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| 4/8/2017 9:38:49 PM |
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steamyviolet
Beaverville, IL
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I think what you did was perfectly within reason. (And I wait tables for a living) Many customers have no qualms tying up their server with small talk. Some of these servers get wrapped up in a deep conversation and forget all about their other guests. It drives me crazy, I'm cool with a little small talk, but they have to realize I have other people to take care of.
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| 4/8/2017 9:39:44 PM |
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apokernut
Elk Grove Village, IL
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If it's busy and the waiter is still chatting up friends in between my stay there then I would say sumthin
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| 4/8/2017 9:48:34 PM |
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russellb1
Brewster, NY
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Why is this a big deal? 
This happens all the time at popular restaurants on the weekend...
Better hope they don't remember you.....cuz next time they'll pee in yer soup. 
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| 4/8/2017 10:04:05 PM |
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001snatch
Marysville, WA
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When the wait staff takes too long with the bill i just go to the register.problem solved.
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| 4/8/2017 10:07:34 PM |
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apokernut
Elk Grove Village, IL
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Why is this a big deal?
This happens all the time at popular restaurants on the weekend...
Better hope they don't remember you.....cuz next time they'll pee in yer soup.
I f feel the server ddnt get wat I wassaying, they will nvr b my server again!
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| 4/8/2017 11:07:21 PM |
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sparks_01
Ocala, FL
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i would have spit balled the waiter
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| 4/9/2017 2:42:46 AM |
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cavie59
Enid, OK
58, joined Feb. 2010
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Bad service get a bad tip. I would also have talked to the manager about the waiters behavior.
I waited table in high school, and six tables is not a lot to take care of properly.
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| 4/9/2017 3:39:03 AM |
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iam_resurrected
Reno, NV
46, joined Jul. 2014
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I would had left the table and went to the waiter. Where I would say, I need to leave. Before asking, can I get my bill?
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| 4/9/2017 3:41:48 AM |
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M4mischief
Grand Prairie, TX
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I either would have got up and got another waiter or went to the cash to pay and not left a tip......
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| 4/9/2017 3:46:32 AM |
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cavie59
Enid, OK
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I either would have got up and got another waiter or went to the cash to pay and not left a tip......
For service like that I would have left a tip, three pennies face down in a triangle.
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| 4/9/2017 3:47:56 AM |
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M4mischief
Grand Prairie, TX
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Im sure that would send the message.... 
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| 4/9/2017 4:37:47 AM |
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ltlwing
Williamsburg, OH
53, joined Oct. 2013
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When the wait staff takes too long with the bill i just go to the register.problem solved.
This is usually what I do! A big to do about nothing.
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| 4/9/2017 4:46:23 AM |
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dantana77
Frederick, MD
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snapping fingers is a big NO-NO but given the situation it's understood. the tip speaks louder than words. the waiter may also bartend (as I do too) but tables is not the same as bartending. I have a ton of friends that come in regularly since the bars/restaurants I work at are owned by fraternity brothers. be quick, get a laugh, then get to work. this waiter sounds like he just sucks at his job
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| 4/9/2017 4:48:09 AM |
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Mercedes_3
New South Wales
Australia
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Yeah it's all about getting off ones fat arse instead
of having the attitude of I give a 20% tip.
The conversation would of been about the restaurant so
it's obvious some thing needed to be discussed in regard
to a problem whether it be a booking the kitchen the food
a staff member not being to make his/her shift.
If it was compulsory to give a tip here I wouldn't think
I was owed a bloody Hilton experience.
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| 4/9/2017 4:59:27 AM |
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__h_
San Antonio, TX
50, joined Nov. 2016
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When the wait staff takes too long with the bill i just go to the register.problem solved.
This is a good option. And if it was bad service, you don't have to give much of a tip or none.
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| 4/9/2017 5:01:42 AM |
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Mercedes_3
New South Wales
Australia
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I suggest those expecting to go and work in the food industry for a shift!~
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| 4/9/2017 6:29:57 AM |
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stratus55
Jackson, GA
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i of course woulda said somethin..nice..but yes..there there to do there job..your also the customer...treat everyone fair,an dont take forever with anyone....
never snap fingers if you wanna keep it in good shape..an not start a free for all.........   
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| 4/9/2017 7:00:23 AM |
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yetskimama
Walterboro, SC
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No ,I just get up and walk to the Cash register,,, because this crap happens toooooooo often. Hello Maiden :::
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| 4/9/2017 7:13:04 AM |
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beautifulfire08
Nashville, TN
59, joined Aug. 2013
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I'm not sure I understand why it was necessary to snap your fingers rather than just speaking to him but oh hell yeah I'd have said something but way sooner than you did. And it wouldn't have been nice either.
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| 4/10/2017 1:28:45 AM |
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sarahgoldsmith
Chantilly, VA
46, joined Jan. 2014
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I used to be a waitress so I know what it's like. It's hard work. It's not an easy job. You are on your feet all day (10 hours) for very little money. Sometimes the boss is not nice to you. It's not a cozy desk job where you can take a lot of coffee breaks, or a long 2 hours lunch.
None of them want to work there serving food, they do it because they have to. They don't have any other skills. And they make very little money. They are on their feet for 10 hours per day. It's not an easy job. I used to be one of them, so I understand. I have compassion for them. It's like any job. Sometimes you have jerks working there.
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| 4/10/2017 3:34:48 AM |
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orchidpurple
Milan
Italy
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When the wait staff takes too long with the bill i just go to the register.problem solved.
This and no tip. But then again, I do not like the obligatory 20% tip culture that is in USA either. The tip should be my choice, because I want to and because he/she deserved it with a good service.
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| 4/10/2017 3:50:14 AM |
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Suzhi
Knoxville, TN
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Seems like a well timed b*tch.... I never b*tch when they still have access to my food..
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| 4/10/2017 4:20:06 AM |
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yetskimama
Walterboro, SC
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When the wait staff takes too long with the bill i just go to the register.problem solved.
This and no tip. But then again, I do not like the obligatory 20% tip culture that is in USA either. The tip should be my choice, because I want to and because he/she deserved it with a good service.
Good Morning Bella Donna The %20 tips is because over here most Resturant Wait staff working for minium wages, and so their depend on the tips.[ Needless to say I prefer a good Waiter or Waitress but either way I tip well. Have a Awesome week
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| 4/10/2017 4:37:53 AM |
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orchidpurple
Milan
Italy
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Good Morning Bella Donna The %20 tips is because over here most Resturant Wait staff working for minium wages, and so their depend on the tips.[ Needless to say I prefer a good Waiter or Waitress but either way I tip well. Have a Awesome week
Yeah, I know why. Still it doesn't make it good with me. And it is ironic when you think this is coming from USA. Capitalist to the core philosophy and all that stuff. lol
I live good tips too (not only to waiters but to my hairdresser too). But when I think they deserve it.
Wish you a great day too yets, and a wonderful week.
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| 4/10/2017 4:40:36 AM |
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phikebishop
Venice, CA
46, joined Apr. 2014
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When the wait staff takes too long with the bill i just go to the register.problem solved.
First u have to get the bill...Now they have to call the waiter up to find how much the bill was ....lol
....or all get up tell the waiter u need the bill now but u are going up to the register to pay...lol
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| 4/10/2017 4:43:05 AM |
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Suzhi
Knoxville, TN
54, joined Aug. 2016
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How much do you tip for a coochie shave??
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| 4/10/2017 9:02:38 AM |
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de_aardbei
Montreal, QC
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Being busy is understandable. But chit-chatting and making your patrons wait = not to good of a tip.
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| 4/10/2017 9:02:38 AM |
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korbyn
Bat Cave, NC
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| 4/10/2017 9:12:14 AM |
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playingindirt
Eugene, OR
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who the heck wants to wait 2 hours by the time they get their food if they're hungry?
there isn't a place with food great enough to wait 45 minutes for a table. maybe if they'd serve drinks while we wait I might consider it but they don't do that.
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| 4/10/2017 9:13:57 AM |
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burt_hurt
Beverly Hills, CA
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We had to wait 45 minutes for a table.
No you didn't.
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| 4/10/2017 9:22:35 AM |
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stl1
Saint Louis, MO
63, joined Jun. 2007
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Are you calling Fairymaiden a liar, sir?
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| 4/10/2017 9:24:40 AM |
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burt_hurt
Beverly Hills, CA
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Are you calling Fairymaiden a liar, sir?
No, just mistaken. She could have left. I wouldn't wait 45 mins for a damn meal, I'd go somewhere else.
If the wait is 45 mins then you already know the service is gonna suck asssssssss.
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| 4/10/2017 9:25:14 AM |
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Suzhi
Knoxville, TN
54, joined Aug. 2016
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Pistols at dawn..
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| 4/10/2017 9:28:02 AM |
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de_aardbei
Montreal, QC
35, joined Mar. 2017
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Sometimes its a 35min wait just to get seated.
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| 4/10/2017 9:31:19 AM |
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burt_hurt
Beverly Hills, CA
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You fools are too submissive.
A poorly run restaurant has long wait times...they should increase table count/waiters etc if they are popular.
When I got to golden Coral they have like 400 people in there and the wait time is like 5 mins while you line up to pay $13 for your unlimited slop.
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| 4/10/2017 9:36:14 AM |
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de_aardbei
Montreal, QC
35, joined Mar. 2017
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A high maintenance smart woman would not go to golden coral witchu!!!!
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| 4/10/2017 9:41:22 AM |
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burt_hurt
Beverly Hills, CA
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A high maintenance smart woman would not go to golden coral witchu!!!!
No spotted d*ck for dessert then...
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| 4/10/2017 9:42:22 AM |
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Suzhi
Knoxville, TN
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You fools are too submissive.
A poorly run restaurant has long wait times...they should increase table count/waiters etc if they are popular.
When I got to golden Coral they have like 400 people in there and the wait time is like 5 mins while you line up to pay $13 for your unlimited slop.
Those places are nasty.. People dropping food everywhere made me lose my taste for that slop... Never again..
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| 4/10/2017 9:42:41 AM |
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orchidpurple
Milan
Italy
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If the wait is 45 mins then you already know the service is gonna suck asssssssss.
This. And good or not, no way I'm gonna wait 45 minutes for a table.
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| 4/10/2017 9:44:21 AM |
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archer513
Cincinnati, OH
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90% of poor service is due to a wait staff that is grab assing in the back and plannin their party for the night. Plus,I see throse f**ks hangin out and playing on their phones all the time.
Zero tip for these a**holes. It's the easiest job on the planet for the most return.
I don't like that they split tips either. A good waitress with her tits out should get all the money she "worked" for.
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| 4/10/2017 9:45:54 AM |
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orchidpurple
Milan
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