
I've talked about waiter scrutiny in a couple different blog posts and the truth of the matter is, every waiter does it to some degree. We all know what we're in for a lot of the time just by laying eyes on a table. The trick is to not let it influence your performance, because the flip side of that coin is a cliche that a lot of waitron have had to learn the hard way: You can't judge a book by it's cover. In either case, I think this post will get some funny, and insightful replies.
Discussion Title: Finish This Sentence: You know you're in trouble when you approach a table and, ______________________________________.
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Permalink Reply by Waiters Today on December 9, 2011 at 6:23am 


Permalink Reply by ANDRE DUKIC on December 9, 2011 at 6:55am 
Permalink Reply by ANDRE DUKIC on December 15, 2011 at 11:08am You know you're in trouble when you approach a table and they decline menus because they just want salads.
You know you're in trouble when you approach a table and hear "This place is too fancy, I hope I can afford the food."
You know you're in trouble when you approach a table and you see patrons with NASCAR shirts or shirts with deer on them.


Permalink Reply by ANDRE DUKIC on December 20, 2011 at 10:34am VERY FUNNYYYYYYYYYY !!!
Door Bitch said:
You know you're in trouble when you approach a table and a woman asks if it is ok to change her kids diaper on the table.
You know you're in trouble when you approach a table and they aren't that hungry and want waters and a shared app.
You know you're in trouble when you approach a table and they pull out a map and speak NOT ONE word of English.

Permalink Reply by Push The Fish on January 19, 2012 at 3:01pm When one teenager is sitting at a table set for 8 and the rest straggle in one at a time and only 2 are eating......and they are "staying for the game". Ugh.

Permalink Reply by Peculiar Eye on February 12, 2012 at 12:59pm You know you're in trouble when you approach a table, and they order water and whip out a stack of coupons.
You know you're in trouble when you approach a table, and the one of the guests says that she is allergic to shellfish, nuts, green vegetables, butter, and olive oil, is a vegetarian, and gluten intolerant.
You know you're in trouble when you approach a table, and the first question out of their mouths is "Do you have free refills on soda?"
You know you're in trouble when you approach a table, after completing all of your side work, the kitchen is about to close in five minutes, and they are the couple that notoriously takes forever to eat. Therefore, keeping you (as closing server) at work until the bar closes for one fucking table.
You know you're in trouble when you approach a table, they hand you back the menus, order coffee, and tell you that they are going to have a "meeting."
You know you're in trouble when someone bellies up to the bar, tells you that he hasn't had a drink in seven years, blank happened, and today he fell off the wagon.
You know you're in trouble when you approach a table, and there sits your boyfriend's ex-girlfriend (or girlfriend's ex-boyfriend), your ex-boyfriend (or ex-girlfriend), a raging bitch that you had a falling out with years ago, an old boss that you don't get along with, or any other awkward encounter that you'd rather run out the back door forfeiting your tips for the entire night than actually face up to.
SMILE!

Permalink Reply by Brittany Lauren Garcia on February 12, 2012 at 9:31pm when your guest is watching porno on his ipad.

Permalink Reply by Polly on February 13, 2012 at 1:10am You know you´re in trouble when you approach a table and all tha little wild kids jumping and screaming and crowling around are the bosse´s family kids!...

Permalink Reply by Rhonda Poe on February 26, 2012 at 11:07am the parent-to-child ration is 3 to 1 and one of the children screams his order at you, before you even say your first word.

Permalink Reply by Rhonda Poe on February 26, 2012 at 11:17am Don't forget the .... "Take care of me, I'm a good tipper. " table.
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