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11 Things You Should Never Say To Your Server

You may think it's funny, but trust me we have heard it all before.

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11 Things You Should Never Say To Your Server

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Being a waiter or a waitress is a great way to make a decent income. Some of the things the customers do make it not so great.

1. "Is there anything else I can get you today?"

I am sorry, if I had that kind of money I would not be working here.

2. *Whistles*

No, I am not a dog so please do not treat me like one.

3. Yell at me when I am talking to another table

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Yes, I can tell your glass is empty. This table I am currently at is patiently waiting for me to greet them and get their drinks. I will be with you as soon as I can.

4. "I don't like this table, can we sit over here."

Not sitting at the table the host brought you to can create issues for everyone else who is currently working. Someone could get double sat or skipped causing them to lose money.

5. "I am severely allergic to gluten" (When you aren't)

I can tell you are not allergic to gluten when you have already asked me for more bread twice.

6. "I am in a rush but can I have a well-done ribeye"

Please do not order a ribeye well-done if you are in a rush. Think of something that can be cooked fast such as pasta.

7. "Where is my ___?"

Your server will be more than happy to accommodate your wants. A please and a thank you can go a long way and even make it more enjoyable to serve you.

8. "Is the salmon good?"

Restaurants like to serve food that is good, if it was not any good it would not be on the menu. The server will more than likely tell you everything on the menu is good even if they like something else more.

9. "It's too cold in here."

I am sorry you are cold but there is only so much we can do to keep both the customers and the workers happy. Although you may be cold, remember all the cooks who are standing by a grill, I am sure they are hot.

10. Interrupt your sever as they introduce themselves

This is the first time you are meeting each other and it would be the nice to wait till they are done with their introduction before interrupting them and asking where the bread is.

11. "I know it is past lunch time, but can we order off of the lunch menu?"

If you want lunch menu prices, come at lunch menu times.

Although there are many downsides to being a sever, I love being a server. It is a great way to interact with a variety of different people and make great tips while you are at it.

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