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32 Pet Peeves Every Server Experiences Way More Than 20 Percent Of The Time

Things you should know before going out to eat.

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Jan 29, 2019

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32 Pet Peeves Every Server Experiences Way More Than 20 Percent Of The Time

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If you're going out to eat today, please know:

1. Server: Walks over to a table Everyone At The Table: Continues talking

2. "Is it too late to change my order"

3. * Orders rib-eye and 3 glasses of wine * Is visibly shocked when they receive the bill

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4. Interrupts you to get their check, but takes 20+ minutes to pay.

5. "We'll have a table of ten. One adult, nine children."

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6. Not understanding that well-done food takes significantly longer to cook

7. Your server did not cook your food

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But as a part of our job, we face the consequences if there were mistakes.

8. "Have you checked on our food?????"

9. Asking for extra sides and substitutions will cost more.

10. Not tipping you as well because the menu prices are high

11. Coming into the kitchen to complain...this is literally psycho.

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12. Server: Places check on table Customer: "Can we actually have 15 separate checks?"

13. Your table has been finished for 45 minutes "Is it okay if we just hang here for a while?"

14. If the restaurant is busy, realize you will not receive the same exact service as if it were empty

15. Additionally, if you are in an extreme rush, let your server know as soon as possible.

16. "Can I have a hot tea, with a side of lemon, honey, and sugar?"

17. Being passive aggressive/talking about your server when they are clearly able to hear you.

18. Finishing your plate and then complaining about the food...

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19. Trying to get free food/drinks out of your server

20. Talking on the phone for 20+ minutes before ordering

21. When your server comes to check on your table, at least nod or acknowledge them

22. Understand that your server makes well below minimum wage, and tips are a huge part of their income.

23. Therefore, if you are a regular, your server will remember if you're a good or bad tipper

24. Only say you're ready to order, if you actually are.

25. Not making room when the server is holding 4 plates of hot food

26. If you have an allergy, make your server aware as soon as possible

27. "Hi, my name -" "Yes can we have 4 waters with lemon."

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28. Coming extremely early or late for your reservation

29. Walking directly past the host and seating yourself (at a dirty table)

30. Getting angry at the server because your card declined...

31. "Can I pay for $4.50 in cash, $13.99 on my card, and $17.01 with a check?"

32. Treating your server like a servant instead of a person who is just trying to do their job.

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32 Pet Peeves Every Server Experiences Way More Than 20 Percent Of The Time

Things you should know before going out to eat.

1. Server: Walks over to a table Everyone At The Table: Continues talking

2. "Is it too late to change my order"

3. * Orders rib-eye and 3 glasses of wine * *Is visibly shocked when they receive the bill*

4. Interrupts you to get their check, but takes 20+ minutes to pay.

5. "We'll have a table of ten. One adult, nine children."

6. Not understanding that well-done food takes significantly longer to cook

7. Your server did not cook your food

8. "Have you checked on our food?????"

9. Asking for extra sides and substitutions will cost more.

10. Not tipping you as well because the menu prices are high

11. Coming into the kitchen to complain...this is literally psycho.

12. Server: *Places check on table* Customer: "Can we actually have 15 separate checks?"

13. *Your table has been finished for 45 minutes* "Is it okay if we just hang here for a while?"

14. If the restaurant is busy, realize you will not receive the same exact service as if it were empty

15. Additionally, if you are in an extreme rush, let your server know as soon as possible.

16. "Can I have a hot tea, with a side of lemon, honey, and sugar?"

17. Being passive aggressive/talking about your server when they are clearly able to hear you.

18. Finishing your plate and then complaining about the food...

19. Trying to get free food/drinks out of your server

20. Talking on the phone for 20+ minutes before ordering

21. When your server comes to check on your table, at least nod or acknowledge them

22. Understand that your server makes well below minimum wage, and tips are a huge part of their income.

23. Therefore, if you are a regular, your server will remember if you're a good or bad tipper

24. Only say you're ready to order, if you actually are.

25. Not making room when the server is holding 4 plates of hot food

26. If you have an allergy, make your server aware as soon as possible

27. "Hi, my name -" "Yes can we have 4 waters with lemon."

28. Coming extremely early or late for your reservation

29. Walking directly past the host and seating yourself (at a dirty table)

30. Getting angry at the server because your card declined...

31. "Can I pay for $4.50 in cash, $13.99 on my card, and $17.01 with a check?"

32. Treating your server like a servant instead of a person who is just trying to do their job.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

3. * Orders rib-eye and 3 glasses of wine * Is visibly shocked when they receive the bill

12. Server: Places check on table Customer: "Can we actually have 15 separate checks?"

13. Your table has been finished for 45 minutes "Is it okay if we just hang here for a while?"

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