1. We are not idiots.

Although you may think we serve because we can't get a job anywhere else or are not in school, 9 times out of 10 we are actually college students working on tops of going to school full time to become your future doctors, teachers, authors, etc. So please don't treat us as if our IQ is a 50.

2. We do not intentional mess up your food, nor do we cook it.

If something is wrong with your food, we'll be glad to go get it fixed for you. However, we did not intentionally tell them to bring you broccoli instead of mashed potatoes, nor did we go back and grill your steak in between waiting on four tables.

3. You most definitely are not our only table.

As much as you want or think that our sole purpose is serve your every dire need, we most likely have at least two other table of guests. We will get around to refilling your coke every three seconds as soon as possible without you snapping your fingers in the air at us like we are dogs and we sincerely apologize for any wait you may have experience.

4. Coming in 5 minutes to close in actually rude.

By the time we are about to close, we are tired. Our backs ache from carrying 30lb trays and picking up torn up crayons the toddler at our table threw under the table. Our feet hurt from running around for hours. We most likely have homework to go do or kids to go take care of. Can you order, eat, pay and leave in 5 minutes? Absolutely not, please come back at an earlier time and take a stop a fast food restaurant at this hour.

5. You coming in to eat on holidays makes it so we can't be with our families.

Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas Eve, Easter, etc. You think it'll be nice to go to a good restaurant to celebrate and usually it is. But you coming in, ensures that we have to come to work instead of celebrating. So please be considerate and kind when you come in with your family because we can't be with ours.

6. Please don't interrupt us.

"Hi my name is Ty. How are" "Give me a water, no ice, extra lemon."

Do y'all not have any manners? Come on...

8. If you tell us you are ready, be ready.

Don't say you are ready and then have no idea what the sides even are or what you want. We have 9 billion others things to do instead of standing at the table awkwardly smiling for 10 minutes while you figure it out.

7. If you don't tip us, we don't make anything.

Tipping is our sole source of income. We make around two dollars an hour but after taxes, our paychecks always say zero. So please if you come out to eat and have someone wait on you hand and foot, tip them. Twenty percent is common courtesy, so although I do appreciate the three dollars you left on a $150 check, that still really isn't tipping well and worth all the work. If you can't afford to tip, stay home. We shouldn't be working for free and have bills to pay just like you.

So next time you go to a restaurant, remember we are working people just like you. Treat us with respect and kindness. Tip us what we deserve and keep in mind that what you give us is what you make.