As a server we see a lot of things that average person doesn't see. This week the worst table of the week is kinda a crazy one to say the least. Nothing like last week with a huge party but the this week is about the utter cheapness of people that are in the world. I am at work in the closing spot on a wednesday night, and you know what that means "karaoke" fun right? Nope, too loud can't hear people and can't properly communicate with my tables. I try my hardest every day i work but this table utter disregard for what "my job" is blew my mind. It was a party of six, which isn't a big deal, its about the average size of the table i serve on a normal week. One of my friends was sitting on this table, even more do i think i am gonna get a good tip.
I do the normal things when you go to a table, tell them about the specials and start getting drink orders. I bring out all the drinks and i ask if all of them are ready. I go to the people who say they are ready and proceed to take there order as normal. Nothing really that unique about the table expect for the fact that this guy is chugging down Dr.peppers like a mad man. I am a server who likes to keep on top of the drinks i have on my table. Believing that food can't wait, but if you have a full drink you are far more likely to not worry about the wait. Due to the fact that it shows that the server is aware of the table and is checking on it on a regular basis. I take out there starters and check on my other tables just doing the "normal" thing.
Following there starters i bring out the mains and keep refilling drinks like i am used to without any problems arise. Everyone gets close to eating and as a good server i offer them dessert. No one takes the offer and i bring them to to go box's they asked for. Once i come back with the box's i ask how is the checks split if they are. They tell me, and i say "easy" ill be once second and if they would like a bag to carry there food in as well. I started getting busy at this time and i don't like to rush my customers at all. If a check is on the table but i can't see a card or cash i generally don't say anything due to the fact i don't wanna rush someone out the door, and the end result is that it could effect my tip. So my friends tap i grab for the simple fact i can see the card in the book. I run there card and keep dong what i normally do. One of the guys who was on my friends table hands me there check when i walk by. I run there card just like normal, but i got busy so i didn't have time to check the tips once i set them down.
O how i wish i was there to look them in the eye and look how i saw the tip, that the other guy gave me his table. Paid for him and three other people, so he must know that the bill is gonna be higher then normal for the fact that its not just his food. My friend on the table tipped me good, and i am grateful, but his friend or who ever he was tipped so bad i was ready to blow. The guys tab who paid it was about $60 and guess the percentage he gave me? Nope not 15%, not even 20% he gave my $1,04 on $60 bucks. Lets just say i won't be serving that guy anytime soon. I have no problem not serving someone due to being cheap. I could understand if i messed up really bad. But nothing was wrong with the table. I hope karma catches up with this guy.
I do the normal things when you go to a table, tell them about the specials and start getting drink orders. I bring out all the drinks and i ask if all of them are ready. I go to the people who say they are ready and proceed to take there order as normal. Nothing really that unique about the table expect for the fact that this guy is chugging down Dr.peppers like a mad man. I am a server who likes to keep on top of the drinks i have on my table. Believing that food can't wait, but if you have a full drink you are far more likely to not worry about the wait. Due to the fact that it shows that the server is aware of the table and is checking on it on a regular basis. I take out there starters and check on my other tables just doing the "normal" thing.
Following there starters i bring out the mains and keep refilling drinks like i am used to without any problems arise. Everyone gets close to eating and as a good server i offer them dessert. No one takes the offer and i bring them to to go box's they asked for. Once i come back with the box's i ask how is the checks split if they are. They tell me, and i say "easy" ill be once second and if they would like a bag to carry there food in as well. I started getting busy at this time and i don't like to rush my customers at all. If a check is on the table but i can't see a card or cash i generally don't say anything due to the fact i don't wanna rush someone out the door, and the end result is that it could effect my tip. So my friends tap i grab for the simple fact i can see the card in the book. I run there card and keep dong what i normally do. One of the guys who was on my friends table hands me there check when i walk by. I run there card just like normal, but i got busy so i didn't have time to check the tips once i set them down.
O how i wish i was there to look them in the eye and look how i saw the tip, that the other guy gave me his table. Paid for him and three other people, so he must know that the bill is gonna be higher then normal for the fact that its not just his food. My friend on the table tipped me good, and i am grateful, but his friend or who ever he was tipped so bad i was ready to blow. The guys tab who paid it was about $60 and guess the percentage he gave me? Nope not 15%, not even 20% he gave my $1,04 on $60 bucks. Lets just say i won't be serving that guy anytime soon. I have no problem not serving someone due to being cheap. I could understand if i messed up really bad. But nothing was wrong with the table. I hope karma catches up with this guy.
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