For example, tonight I served a party of six. An older woman was at the table and told me that she was waiting for the rest of her family to get there. She said it was a special occasion in that her mother who is in her late seventies had back surgery six months ago, and this was the first night she was eating out. After the others arrived, we proceeded with the meal. The service was great. When it came time for dessert, they ordered several. I thought it would be a nice gesture to give the guest of honor a complementary dessert to celebrate her feeling better. The total bill was $146.90. Now anyone with any common sense would leave at least 15-20% gratuity, right? Well they thanked me over and over for the great service and the special treatment I gave to their mother. What do you think they left as the tip? Seventeen dollars ($17)!!! Hard to believe.
Another thing I want to mention is this. When you are regulars to a restaurant--at least once or twice a month---and you are cheating on your spouse, don't choose the restaurant that you and your significant other go to. All of the servers know you, you slime ball!
Another table I had tonight was two woman that did nothing but demand things of me. Since when is it right or polite to just order the server around? We are not there to just wait on you. We have other tables and guests we are waiting on beside you. The woman ordered a bowl of pasta with marinara sauce. After eating half, she decided to have it boxed up. But before I boxed it, she asked if I could put more sauce on it! Really?? It's going to be leftovers for heaven's sake!
That's all I will talk about for tonight, but you can be sure there will be more to come.....
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