waitressing..
I used to work part time as a waitress in a restaurant (to supplement my craply paid full time job).

Now most people are generally nice to you as you are bringing them nice food/drinks etc... However if there is something wrong the waitress is not the person to scream at in the middle of a public place. If there is a problem, they will only be too happy to help, if you explain and ask for whatever it is to be rectfied. If you want to make a complaint, by all means ask to speak to the manager.....do not harangue the poor waitress who is getting paid monkey nuts to serve you and be pleasant and polite at all times (even if they are having a v bad day).

Is it my fault the chef made a mistake, despite you not asking for something to be done in your own particular way? Is it my fault we cannot give you a table because you forgot to book?

the short answer is no.

I eventually gave it up as i couldn't put up with the rude bastards any more. I'm paid to serve you food not to have your bad day taken out on me....and no, not once did i do anything to their food....not even when they really deserved it.....damn missed an opportunity there.
( catswhiskers the cats mother, Fri 2 May 2008, 19:08, 1 reply)

I agree
Not that I work in this particular trade, but as a customer I'm always polite to the waiting staff and leave a good tip.
I get preferential treatment in my regular haunts, drinks knocked off the bill, a decent seat even though I haven't booked and nobody spitting in my food.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Tue 6 May 2008, 13:31, closed)