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Post by busy on Jan 10, 2021 19:02:15 GMT
View AttachmentBut I got this (among other things) so it was definitely worth the wait ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/nLEEDztHkWCycXMmLHmo.jpg) goodness me, what IS that?! A slice of rainbow mille crepe cake.
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Post by craftykitten on Jan 10, 2021 21:21:56 GMT
goodness me, what IS that?! A slice of rainbow mille crepe cake. I have never heard of such a thing, but it looks amazing!
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 10, 2021 22:20:42 GMT
However, looking at it from the other side, it's kind of like one person getting in line to tell the person doing the seating he needs a table for a party of 6. I really don't have a problem w/ one person standing in line as opposed to all six people (assuming they are all someplace nearby and ready to be seated when a table becomes available). I guess this is the way I look at that scenario. It happens at almost all dining and drinking establishments. You never know how many people are "in the party" of the person standing in front of you waiting to be seated or served. Now in the Black Friday example that ScrapbookMyLife described, I'd view it differently. If you are waiting for very limited slots for seats at an event or to purchase some special deal, then it ought to be get in line and no holding spots at all.
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Post by julieb on Jan 11, 2021 15:48:09 GMT
View AttachmentBut I got this (among other things) so it was definitely worth the wait ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/Q_m8lDOvc_3Le3r1GKdf.jpg) I make this with jello, but only with 12 layers. That's amazing!!
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 11, 2021 15:54:26 GMT
I would get irritated but not say anything. This is a similar but not similar situation I was in once at Starbucks. One lady in front of me. Places her order, paid. Places a second order, paid (Does this TEN TIMES) Something about her getting points. I was SO mad. I guess she had every right but I thought it was super rude especially with a line behind her. The poor cashier looked at me like she was ready to slap this lady.. THEN it took forever to get all the drinks made.. because each drink was some random 10 step process.. not just a coffee of course.
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Post by gizzy on Jan 11, 2021 16:19:11 GMT
That wouldn’t bother me, since one person could’ve easily ordered drinks for ten people even if they weren’t in line with them. Edited to add: I’d only be bothered if the waiting was for something limited, like concert tickets or general admission seating to something where those extra people are gaining an advantage that could adversely affect me (or someone who had been waiting in line the entire time) This is my thinking as well.
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Post by sam9 on Jan 11, 2021 17:35:55 GMT
I can't believe how jealous I am of you, being able to go a coffee shop where more than five people can get together as a group (all our restaurants are closed for dining). We even have to go to Costco and grocery stores alone. No couples allowed.
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Post by maryannscraps on Jan 11, 2021 18:47:18 GMT
I hold a place in lines for my DH. Only because he’s handicapped and can’t stand still for more than a few minutes. He’s be ok walking or sitting, but standing still becomes excruciatingly painful after a short time.
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Post by colleen on Jan 11, 2021 19:36:29 GMT
I am a rule follower, sometimes to a fault. When I get all riled up about other people breaking rules, I ask my dh if it's just me overreacting. Sometimes yes and I try to let it go. Once at the theater in NYC I was in line with for the bathroom with some friends. It was a really long line. I saw this woman sneak in the "out" door and I just told her to get in line like the rest of us. My friends were appalled. I just told them that pregnant, handicapped, older -- free pass. Anyone else can ask nicely and I will happily let them cut in. My friends still talk about it. I am very nice but not a pushover.
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Post by beebee on Jan 11, 2021 19:40:29 GMT
It wouldn't bother me. One person could order 20 drinks and 20 pastries.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2021 19:43:48 GMT
I would get irritated but not say anything. This is a similar but not similar situation I was in once at Starbucks. One lady in front of me. Places her order, paid. Places a second order, paid (Does this TEN TIMES) Something about her getting points. I was SO mad. I guess she had every right but I thought it was super rude especially with a line behind her. The poor cashier looked at me like she was ready to slap this lady.. THEN it took forever to get all the drinks made.. because each drink was some random 10 step process.. not just a coffee of course. Not that this excuses it, but when I was 19 I was an intern, and part of my job was the coffee run. I routinely had to get 7-12 drinks, and because each person was paying, I had to pay separately. It was awful. People were so mean to me...sometimes I tried to call ahead, but that meant the shop had to answer the phone, which was tricky if they were busy and if they made the drinks too long before I got there, they would not be piping hot and I would be in trouble. Seriously worst part of the job. My question is, how are these large groups getting to go in together? Are they saying they are all from the same household? Or doesn't that matter at this shop? I would let the shop know what is happening, in a nice way. If I was the owner, I would want to know.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2021 19:45:33 GMT
I can't believe how jealous I am of you, being able to go a coffee shop where more than five people can get together as a group (all our restaurants are closed for dining). We even have to go to Costco and grocery stores alone. No couples allowed. That's what I was wondering. Up until today (at least I think it is today, it won't change me, so I didn't really pay attention) it had to be your own household.
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Post by busy on Jan 11, 2021 19:59:08 GMT
My question is, how are these large groups getting to go in together? Are they saying they are all from the same household? Or doesn't that matter at this shop? I would let the shop know what is happening, in a nice way. If I was the owner, I would want to know. Our state guidelines do not require groups to be from the same household. Only five of the group went IN the shop - that was the shop's max - two others stood in the doorway and said what they wanted from there. No one was allowed to remain in the shop after ordering - only to-go and delivery, per state guidelines.
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Post by workingclassdog on Jan 11, 2021 21:08:19 GMT
I would get irritated but not say anything. This is a similar but not similar situation I was in once at Starbucks. One lady in front of me. Places her order, paid. Places a second order, paid (Does this TEN TIMES) Something about her getting points. I was SO mad. I guess she had every right but I thought it was super rude especially with a line behind her. The poor cashier looked at me like she was ready to slap this lady.. THEN it took forever to get all the drinks made.. because each drink was some random 10 step process.. not just a coffee of course. Not that this excuses it, but when I was 19 I was an intern, and part of my job was the coffee run. I routinely had to get 7-12 drinks, and because each person was paying, I had to pay separately. It was awful. People were so mean to me...sometimes I tried to call ahead, but that meant the shop had to answer the phone, which was tricky if they were busy and if they made the drinks too long before I got there, they would not be piping hot and I would be in trouble. Seriously worst part of the job. My question is, how are these large groups getting to go in together? Are they saying they are all from the same household? Or doesn't that matter at this shop? I would let the shop know what is happening, in a nice way. If I was the owner, I would want to know. I get that and it sucks I am sure... this lady (according to the barista) did it purposely for points... I remember.. so ONE order, even 10 drinks was considered one order, so only 1 point. TEN separate orders then were 10 points. She was 'using' the system... in order to get more points, she ordered separately.. She would do this everyday.. it got to the point if I saw her I would either turn around or if the barista knew me, she would just make my drink for free. I remembered that because if I went to Starbucks with my kiddo and if NO one was behind me, I would order ours separately (thanks to that gal..lol). But it was only 2 drinks and not during rush hour.
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Jan 12, 2021 13:55:58 GMT
IMHO, "holding" a space in line can only happen for someone what was previously in it (ex: waiting to get in somewhere on Black Friday and a person has to run back to their car to get a tissue but will be right back) or where the person/people waiting are replaced, not added to (ex: me waiting in line for minor med to open because DD is sick and waiting in the car - it's still the same single patient waiting). I'm 100% fine with holding. "Cutting" is when someone who was not previously in line joins it ahead of the back, without a corresponding departure. I'm NOT fine with cutting.
So, in a restaurant situation, I'm cool with only one person from a table joining a line because it's still the same table of 6 or whatever as previously signed up for. If it's carryout orders being placed, I'm not thrilled but can live with it if someone joins ahead (it would have to be fewer people joining the group than already there) IF it's a single order/checkout because as others have said, you don't really know how many people they're ordering for ahead of you anyway. If it's going to be additional transactions, though, they need to go to the back.
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