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DC_DEEP said:
We waited another 15 minutes, and eventually decided that not only would there be no tip, but we were walking out without paying for the dinner. We walked slowly, hoping someone would notice and ask us about it, but no one did.

I had a very similar experience at Hard Rock Cafe in Manhattan. The food never appeared and the overall level of service was so incredibly bad that I eventually arose and slowly walked out. I was hoping I'd be accosted by the staff about the pre-dinner drink I'd consumed which would have given me an opportunity to complain. No one even came close to questioning me as I went out the door.
 

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Regarding children in a restaurant:

I think there should be an age limit in high-end restaurants for accommodating children (5 and under is too young) and the establishment should emphasize that children are not allowed to disrupt other patrons. A child over 5 or 6 can learn how to behave appropriately in such an environment. My parents encouraged proper behavior in restaurants by presenting the dining experience as something to be savoured and appreciated. I remember the first time I sat in a restaurant with a wine list and tablecloths in awe and wonder at the waitstaff and well-dressed patrons. My parents used these opportunites as rewards for good behavior and my sister and I knew better than to squander those opportunities.

As a former teacher i'm aware that my experience was not the norm. I've witnessed atrocious behavior from children and lack of good parenting skills in restaurants and it's never pretty to watch. But I feel this is where the establishment must set boundaries when it comes to children. The establishment has every right to dismiss patrons who are unruly and there should be no difference when it comes to a child's behavior. Unfortunately, that one incident of watching Mikey fling his mashed potatoes on the woman at the next table or screaming the top of his lungs leaves us all wanting to do away with a child's presence at any restaurant. That's where management should step in if the parents are ineffective at curbing Mikey's antics.

That said, I think children can be a part of the fine dining experience if they're taught to appreciate it.