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Post by birukitty on May 28, 2019 22:44:08 GMT
I too waited tables when I was in high school and college during the summers. I cannot stand a person who does this-it's rude, mean and totally unnecessary. There are polite ways to get your point across if you meal is too cold, "excuse me, but my food is cold" said in a kind voice. These types of people make me so angry for the wait staff. I grew up learning to "treat others as you wish to be treated". I think there is something wrong with the people who do what is being described in this thread. One theory I have is that they have low self esteem, and doing this to others builds up their self-esteem. Or they are just mean and like hurting others, get a kick out of it.
Muggins you said this friend is a very good cook. Has she ever invited you over for a meal? If so what about the next time you go to her house for a meal you act like her and make the same comments about your meal like she does in that restaurant? From complaining about the temp of your drink to the glasses to the food presentation to the flavor of the food? Turn the tables around on her and see how she likes it. Maybe then she'll finally see how it feels to be on the receiving end. It'd take a lot of guts but I bet she'd finally get it.
Or I'd do like others suggested on this thread-next time she asks you out to eat tell her the truth-her rude behavior constantly complaining about everything embarrasses you and is unfair to the wait staff who work hard and don't deserve it.
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Post by Zee on May 29, 2019 1:15:43 GMT
Some people get a power trip by being ride to those they consider beneath them and helpless to stand up for themselves because they need the tips. I will never eat with anyone who is rude to waiters. Except my grandma.
At the end of her life my grandma started being really rude to waitresses. She had dementia but hid it very well, so she just came across as an asshole. My mom and I were so embarrassed but she liked being taken out to eat to a few places in particular. We just made up for it by being extra nice to the waiters, giving them an "I'm sorry" look, and leaving very large tips. I don't know why she did that, because she never would have tolerated that in her younger years.
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Post by frenchie on May 29, 2019 1:37:19 GMT
We were out with some neighbors the other night and they were both rude to our waiter. I told my husband I will never go out with them again. There is no excuse for it, ever.
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