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Old 01-17-2006, 01:32 PM
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19. When ordering for vegetarians/ vegans, make sure that the server understands that chicken stock/ beef stock is not "meat", per se...., in fact knowing little or nothing about the menu or food isn't as important as having "a nice personality". And everybody knows that the best waitstaff crouch down right in your face for a more "personal" approach. And if the waitstaff REALLY like you, they may sit down!!!
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20. You're kidding! You don't really want to order that do you? Oh well....it's your money...whatever.....
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Old 01-18-2006, 07:56 PM
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21. "Yeah...my ride is here, so if you don't mind paying your bill....."
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22. Ensuring that no matter how many times you send your steak back...it willnever be cooked right. (An hour ago)
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23. When wine lists don't include the vintages.

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24) The chef says that's the way it is. (if you don't like it, tough)
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25. Note to floor manager: Reprimand staff only in front of customers. Same goes in the kitchen: If the chef is screaming, obviously its not his fault.
26. Note to kitchen staff: enter dining room only with filthy jacket and/or apron. It makes the guests think you work SO HARD you don't have time to mess around with trivials, like appearance...
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27. Don't wash your hands when leaving the bathroom.
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28. After receving terrible service and paying the bill the server did not bring back the change.
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29. "I don't know... I have never tasted that. It sounds kinda weird..."
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Old 01-25-2006, 07:42 AM
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30. Don't forget to bring your cellphone!
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31. Never do anything special for your regular guests. Heck, they're just getting in the way of the new people who deserve to try out your food, too.
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32. A waitress that comes back every minute to see if you need anything and refill an already full cup a joe.
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Oh! There's our server. He or She might be heading this way? Yea, they're coming.
Boy, must have an itchy nose.
Should probably get to the barber, that Elvis swish is bound to get their hand dirty.
Oh, That is sooo cool !the way he shoves his order pad down the back of his pants. OMGosh, did you catch the switch, he took our order and shoved it down the front when leaving
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34. I am going to apologize before I even seat you.

That one happened to me, and yes she did need to apologize.
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