Ugh! The "never-disappearing, constantly checking waiter" is one pet peeve. I can't remember who wrote it, but talking about overly-solicitous waiters they said something like, "Oh, come on! One more bite for Kevin-your-waiter!" There's been a few times when I was afraid that was going to happen!
Second is the "Do you want your change?" Why, yes, yes I do. If the waiter wants to say something as they take the check and money, they should try, "I'll be right back" or "I'll be right back with your change". Asking if I want my change is going to wind-up reducing their tip every time.
Third is stinky service because I'm a female eating alone. I'm not a savage. I'm not going to get drunk and come-on to other patrons and/or the waitstaff. I'm not going to demand odd alterations to a menu item to fit into the Diet-of-the-Week. All I want is a decent meal, decently served and (if they haven't asked about my change!), they'll be over-tipped, if anything. C'mon! Give me a chance! |