Do we all think this, or is it just me?!
Whether you're doing a table for 1, or in the company of others that you would like to enjoy, here is my top 10 pet peeves while dining out at a restaurant. Fancy, or a dive somewhere, this is a universal list of annoyances.
10. Don't vacuum, sweep or mop under my table if I'm sitting there. Whether I have my food there or not, you can wait! But, especially if my food is on the table...NO! Away! Keep the air around the floor and what not still until I'm gone!
9. Don't roll the garbage by my table if I'm sitting there or if there is food on the table. I don't want to smell it while I'm eating, or get a glimpse of the remains of someone else's meal. That's gross.
8. Screaming kids. OK, I know that we really have little control of a screaming id or baby, but please bring it outside until it's done.
7. Loud environment. Music, other people, bad acoustics... trying to listen over background noises is killer. Especially when it's so loud that everyone has to shout to speak and be heard, which means that everyone is shouting to speak and be heard. It makes communicating almost impossible...a moment killer. No, loud music is not cool when you are at a place to eat and talk... if you want loud music, go to a club.
6. Always have someone ready to greet a guest. There's so much competition out there, customer service should be a priority.
5. Stop talking to your co-worker or friend if a customer is waiting.
4. It's fine if you want to show your cooks off, but at least put something to keep the noise contained. The ching of metal against a grill adds to the background noise and is distracting. Also, especially if they don't speak english...it might make some people paranoid.
3. Don't serve the person next to me from over me. Walk around to them and serve them.
2. Don't put your finger on the lip of my cup.
1. Keep the bathrooms clean.
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