I will reference this list prior to tipping...be warned

[Tsunami]

Originally Posted by wildchild

ah the difference between those who belong in the field and do well and those who think it is all they can get and resent every moment at their job.

Also a difference between who gets tipped 20%+ and those who don't.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Riceaholic

I've been a bartender/ server/manager most of my life and what kills me is that every item on that list should be common sense. If you aren't bright enough to have any one of these things occur to you without being told, you should be stocking shelves somewhere...

It's really great when they think they are being clever, but are actually insulting. THEN, get all pussy hurt when they don't make good tips. Huh, wonder why?

[Quick281]

Everyone should be a server in a busy place at least once in their life.

[Tsunami]

Originally Posted by Quick281

Everyone should be a server in a busy place at least once in their life.

and why is that?

[Riceaholic]

Originally Posted by Quick281

Everyone should be a server in a busy place at least once in their life.

I agree...it builds character.

[HurricaneHeather]

Originally Posted by Quick281

Everyone should be a server in a busy place at least once in their life.

I did. I was aweful at it. I am not good at faking a smile. If someone treats me like a lower form of human life because I am the one refilling their sweet tea at Cracker Barrell I will treat them like shit. I never spit in anyones food or dumb shit like that because I wanted them to know I was treating them like shit. None of that passive agressive nonsense.

Oh you wanted more gravy for your chicken fried steak? I'll think about it.

Again, I was AWEFUL at serving.

[Rider]

Originally Posted by Quick281

Everyone should be a server in a busy place at least once in their life.

I'd get fired after the first table for insulting the asswipe ordering their food.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Quick281

Everyone should be a server in a busy place at least once in their life.

I don't know about that. It's kind of like the self-service cashier stands that are popping up in all the stores now... I'm a BAD cashier. I wouldn't be able to get hired as a cashier because the damn scanner hates me and I have no patience for the public.

That said, I was a bartender, waitress, host, and manager. I think it has made me more critical on servers as I know what it takes to do the job and it ISN'T that difficult.

[unknownroad]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

If a table is not ready within a reasonable length of time, offer a free drink and/or amuse-bouche.

Some of the stuff is a little anal, I get the feeling that if I worked for the author I'd have a hard time getting through a week without strangling him.

[Smittie61984]

Most of those problems can be fixed by making sure you don't have a hot waitress. Guys or ugly/fat waitresses know they actually have to work to get a tip.