Am I the only person on the planet who is annoyed by this when going out to eat? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 12-21-2015, 03:19 PM

You arrive at the restaurant and just sit down and taking off your jacket and the waitress just appears out of nowhere asking......"can I start you off with some drinks?"

Haven;t had a chance to get comfortable and sit down good and someone is asking what you want to drink

Then when they bring the drinks back, they say......."are you ready to order?"

I really be wanting to say this so bad............"Can you give me a f*cking minute to look at the menu"

Anyone else?

Penny Lane · 12-21-2015, 03:45 PM

Now, Now................. Let's not be so hostile! Most likely the wait staff are instructed to ask those questions. Be kind to them. My sister was a waitress at Bob Evans for several years and had to put up with rude obnoxious customers. Give them a break! They are only doing their job! CHILL!

opus · 12-21-2015, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

Now, Now................. Let's not be so hostile! Most likely the wait staff are instructed to ask those questions. Be kind to them. My sister was a waitress at Bob Evans for several years and had to put up with rude obnoxious customers. Give them a break! They are only doing their job! CHILL!

Agree. I've never waited tables, but I have done retail work, so I always try to see the other persons view.

TVFactFan · 12-21-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Penny Lane

Now, Now................. Let's not be so hostile! Most likely the wait staff are instructed to ask those questions. Be kind to them. My sister was a waitress at Bob Evans for several years and had to put up with rude obnoxious customers. Give them a break! They are only doing their job! CHILL!

I know but its that feeling of being rushed that gets to me. I mean she didn;t even allow us to look at the menu to see what beverages they had.

So she could have said......."do you need more time or do you know what you want to drink?"

Then when she came back she could have said......."do you more time to make a dinner selection?

See when those questions are asked it doesnt give off the feeling of being rushed outside the door

Bonniegirl · 12-21-2015, 04:05 PM

No! I'm the opposite, I hate if they take too long to acknowledge us! Esp. if it's a place that serves alcoholic drinks and we plan to have a cocktail. Nice to have that right off the bat! And than if they ask if we are ready to order too quickly, just tell them we need a few more minutes!

What I don't like is when they keep coming back to the table too many times when we already have food and drinks and keep asking if everything is OK!

TVFactFan · 12-21-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

No! I'm the opposite, I hate if they take too long to acknowledge us! Esp. if it's a place that serves alcoholic drinks and we plan to have a cocktail. Nice to have that right off the bat! And than if they ask if we are ready to order too quickly, just tell them we need a few more minutes!

What I don't like is when they keep coming back to the table too many times when we already have food and drinks and keep asking if everything is OK!

Yes that too, I am like........."can you leave us the f*ck alone"

Penny Lane · 12-21-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

No! I'm the opposite, I hate if they take too long to acknowledge us! Esp. if it's a place that serves alcoholic drinks and we plan to have a cocktail. Nice to have that right off the bat! And than if they ask if we are ready to order too quickly, just tell them we need a few more minutes!

What I don't like is when they keep coming back to the table too many times when we already have food and drinks and keep asking if everything is OK!

LOL My dad hated the waitress refilling his coffee every 2 minutes. He got his cream and sugar just right then had to keep adding more. He had a real issue with that!

I am a passive type person who doesn't like to make waves But there are times when I will speak up.

opus · 12-21-2015, 04:24 PM

There's always the all you can eat buffet type places. Get what you want, when you want to.

Bonniegirl · 12-21-2015, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by opus

There's always the all you can eat buffet type places. Get what you want, when you want to.

I like buffets!!!

dakert · 12-21-2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

I like buffets!!!

I like buffets also but I tend to eat too much and then feel stuffed afterwards.

Does this happen to you --the waitress stops by and ask how your meal is just when you have your mouth full of food.

TVFactFan · 12-21-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dakert

I like buffets also but I tend to eat too much and then feel stuffed afterwards.

Does this happen to you --the waitress stops by and ask how your meal is just when you have your mouth full of food.

No but I am sure it will happen soon lol

Bonniegirl · 12-21-2015, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dakert

I like buffets also but I tend to eat too much and then feel stuffed afterwards.

Does this happen to you --the waitress stops by and ask how your meal is just when you have your mouth full of food.

Seems they come by and ask you when you are in a deep conversation!

TVFactFan · 12-21-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniegirl

Seems they come by and ask you when you are in a deep conversation!

Always. I be in a middle of sentence and they be like,,,,,,,,,"everything ok?

if I wasn't on a date or with my mom and with all my guys friends I would probably say........"don't u see me talking? LOL

opus · 12-21-2015, 10:02 PM

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Always. I be in a middle of sentence and they be like,,,,,,,,,"everything ok?

if I wasn't on a date or with my mom and with all my guys friends I would probably say........"don't u see me talking? LOL

I once dated a waitress because we met that way, so there's that angle. NOTE- If you're with your significant other or already on a date , this is NOT recommended.

Wawwie · 12-21-2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

You arrive at the restaurant and just sit down and taking off your jacket and the waitress just appears out of nowhere asking......"can I start you off with some drinks?"

Haven;t had a chance to get comfortable and sit down good and someone is asking what you want to drink

Then when they bring the drinks back, they say......."are you ready to order?"

I really be wanting to say this so bad............"Can you give me a f*cking minute to look at the menu"

Anyone else?

I'll agree to an extent.... it can be a bit frustrating, but it's not a big deal in my opinion.

Anyhow, you've made other threads complaining about waitresses. I think last time it was about a brunch you had with your mom and you were upset about your English muffin not being on a separate plate.

Maybe you're just looking for excuses to leave a crappy tip?

12-21-2015, 03:19 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,035	Am I the only person on the planet who is annoyed by this when going out to eat? You arrive at the restaurant and just sit down and taking off your jacket and the waitress just appears out of nowhere asking......"can I start you off with some drinks?" Haven;t had a chance to get comfortable and sit down good and someone is asking what you want to drink Then when they bring the drinks back, they say......."are you ready to order?" I really be wanting to say this so bad............"Can you give me a f*cking minute to look at the menu" Anyone else?

12-21-2015, 03:45 PM	#2
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,082	Now, Now................. Let's not be so hostile! Most likely the wait staff are instructed to ask those questions. Be kind to them. My sister was a waitress at Bob Evans for several years and had to put up with rude obnoxious customers. Give them a break! They are only doing their job! CHILL!
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12-21-2015, 04:05 PM	#5
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,630	No! I'm the opposite, I hate if they take too long to acknowledge us! Esp. if it's a place that serves alcoholic drinks and we plan to have a cocktail. Nice to have that right off the bat! And than if they ask if we are ready to order too quickly, just tell them we need a few more minutes! What I don't like is when they keep coming back to the table too many times when we already have food and drinks and keep asking if everything is OK!

12-21-2015, 04:24 PM	#8
opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,313	There's always the all you can eat buffet type places. Get what you want, when you want to.