tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post113338488366662893..comments2024-01-20T00:41:46.149-06:00Comments on The Insane Waiter: CommentsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-89820345067583150232009-02-19T14:12:00.000-06:002009-02-19T14:12:00.000-06:00i worked in an outdoor restaurant in hawaii for a ...i worked in an outdoor restaurant in hawaii for a little over two years, and one thing i always thought was funny, was when people would come in and claim to be 'parched' and proceed to suck down about eighty six glasses of soda or iced tea. news flash: both of those substances contain caffeine, which actually makes you more thirsty. at least if you're drinking water, then you have some credibility. oh, and i always made sure my guests glasses stayed above half full.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865271967469794646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1133626427969864462005-12-03T10:13:00.000-06:002005-12-03T10:13:00.000-06:00As a diner, it is entirely my decision how much I ...As a diner, it is entirely my decision how much I would like to eat, AND drink. Why are drink refills not part of the whole dining package?<BR/><BR/>Is it because they're FREE? I'm thinking that if a customer orders five beers over the course of a meal, you wouldn't complain about running back and forth.<BR/><BR/>The customer didn't make the free-refill rule at the restaurant... I usually drink several glasses of whatever with my meal, and I would do so even if I had to pay for them individually. You're probably just annoyed that drink refills take time away from money-making activities... But a thirsty customer is an angry customer. It's hard to eat a meal with nothing to drink.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, if someone is FINISHED eating and still ordering refills of iced tea or whatever, they should get the hell out.Seguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622882275402687470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1133565376865558052005-12-02T17:16:00.000-06:002005-12-02T17:16:00.000-06:00I also drink a lot of water and most often I have ...I also drink a lot of water and most often I have to make a request every time I need a refill. So what is wrong in asking for a jug of water when the vast majority of waiters don't seem than eager to offer refills? And I find there is usually no difference between expensive and inexpensive restaurants. And for the poster who said maybe the person should see a doctor, well maybe they did and they do actually have a problem that requires lots of fluids. I detest the snobbish attitude of some waiters and while I appreciate the professionalism that the job requires, ultimately the job is to wait on the customer and not decide what is best for them or what is beneath them as a waiter, but of course suggestions can be made. I work in the food industry and if someone asks for a well done stake with A1 sauce and a jug of water, then they can have it, not my personal choice but if that is what they enjoy it and they are paying, then why not? I'm not eating it and the job of a waiter is to make the dining experience enjoyable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1133564589032778642005-12-02T17:03:00.000-06:002005-12-02T17:03:00.000-06:00Good point, Anon. I also try to avoid identifying ...Good point, Anon. I also try to avoid identifying people by race, but I live and work in a majority African city so I''ll be more likely to identify someone as "the white guy".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1133480043460491582005-12-01T17:34:00.000-06:002005-12-01T17:34:00.000-06:00The only color I ever worried about as a waiter wa...The only color I ever worried about as a waiter was green. That being said, I found African-Americans in general to be poor tippers, and no, it wasn't a self-fulfilling prophecy -- whenever I was seated a table of black folks I would tell myself "These are the people who will break the stereotype!" and I went out of my way to give them good service. In almost every case, I was disappointed. Just an observation.<BR/><BR/>I'm also one of those people who tries not to use race when describing someone. For instance, instead of saying "the black guy over there" I'll say "the guy in the red shirt" or "the tall guy by the phone". Try it, it's interesting. Inevitably the response will be "Oh, you mean the black guy, right?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1133468383859581182005-12-01T14:19:00.000-06:002005-12-01T14:19:00.000-06:00Come On! You're going to be at the restaurant for ...Come On! You're going to be at the restaurant for an hour, how thristy can you be? If you really are that thirsty, perhaps you need to go to the doctor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1133400172629783622005-11-30T19:22:00.000-06:002005-11-30T19:22:00.000-06:00Regarding the water - its managements policy that ...Regarding the water - its managements policy that we not leave a water carafe on the table...we must service you...sorry pain in my butt too! I get all diferent types of ethnic groups in our 4 star restaurant. I treat each one like they are a celebrity..I always get 20% + tips when my coworkers who are getting the same clientle complain bitterly about their 15% or less tip..think about it. These people come in and ask to be seated in my section...not my coworkers. Absolutely love your site Insane Waiter! CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1133392932199516022005-11-30T17:22:00.000-06:002005-11-30T17:22:00.000-06:00Another great entry, Insane. Loved it.Another great entry, Insane. Loved it.MissJesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653100352182424436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1133391486662993462005-11-30T16:58:00.000-06:002005-11-30T16:58:00.000-06:00(haven't posted here before)I don't mean to be a j...(haven't posted here before)<BR/><BR/>I don't mean to be a jerk, but sometimes when I walk into your establishment, I know I'm really thirsty. I'm not insulting your service by thinking you aren't going to be refilling me, but I'd much rather that you spend your time worrying about real food and drink service than just pouring water into a glass. Anybody can do that. But I have to depend on you to give me my Belvedere Cosmo in good shape, and that's what I'm paying for. I'm depending on your advice on which fish will suit my taste. And when I'm deciding between starters, I'm *completely* depending on you to explain how the special will fit into my plan for the meal.<BR/><BR/>If you say "I shouldn't/musn't/can't bring a carafe of water" and "You annoy me when you can drink 12oz of water in thirty seconds", well, all I can think to do is to try to find a convenience store before I walk into your place. I suppose your place could hand me a large bottle of water as I'm seated, but that's tacky for everyone.<BR/><BR/>Make me happy. Don't make me waste your time. Gratuitously making me wait for and depend on you for extremely simple things doesn't demonstrate your good service; it demonstrates that you're trying to show off being essential to my dining experience. Don't demonstrate; just focus on actually being essential. You're close already.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1133389675872068502005-11-30T16:27:00.000-06:002005-11-30T16:27:00.000-06:00Great answers, especially to the black customers q...Great answers, especially to the black customers question. I always cringe when this is brought up on bitterwaitress or tipping.org.<BR/><BR/>I think poor tipping/restuarant conduct have little to do with race and more to do with class. I got poor tips from trailer trash of all colors :)<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work :)First Yearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04661846218460557212noreply@blogger.com