The Flon Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 22 minutes ago, Sneakeater said: I do think that if you're seated as a walk-in, the restaurant has every right to tell you that you have to be out before an upcoming reservation. But a third time: do it NICELY. Exactly. And to be clear the hostess in our instance informed us of the time they needed the table back BEFORE we were seated. It seems Joe's situation was different. Again, in my case it was fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AaronS Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I can see why they feel like they have to start off with it, it would be worse to have that sprung on you later in the meal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 It's said disappointment is a function of expectation. I have frequently had reservationists advise me that we will have a table for 90 to 120 minutes. No problem. But as in most discourse, it is the wording and tone of voice that causes you to bristle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 There are ways to make customers feel welcome, even if you believe you might need their seats for a reservation after an hour and a half or so. What was actually great was that it was kinda obvious the person waiting on us and running the bar didn't give a shit about a waiting party, as she just kept bringing over more booze as our time expired. And if you saw the people waiting for seats, you'd understand. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Totally agree. My additional complaint is when someone is doing a 'normal' part of their job, and I thank them. Do NOT say 'no problem". FFS. It's a part of your job. Drives me nuts. Just nod. Or if you're feeling up to it 🙄, nod. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 7 hours ago, Evelyn said: Totally agree. My additional complaint is when someone is doing a 'normal' part of their job, and I thank them. Do NOT say 'no problem". FFS. It's a part of your job. Drives me nuts. Just nod. Or if you're feeling up to it 🙄, nod. Yeah - did the words "you're welcome" leave the lexicon? Jobs and Woz screwed us good. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony Bonner Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 8 hours ago, Evelyn said: Totally agree. My additional complaint is when someone is doing a 'normal' part of their job, and I thank them. Do NOT say 'no problem". FFS. It's a part of your job. Drives me nuts. Just nod. Or if you're feeling up to it 🙄, nod. I was once told "If you say 'no problem' to something it implies you are inconvenienced by it, and that it actually is a problem" 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orik Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 15 hours ago, Sneakeater said: (Which may be another way of saying "I wish I were Israeli" -- a sentiment I never thought I'd ever utter.) I'm a bad Israeli and it's hard for me to do this, but then I remember how much I dislike having a bad meal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 You should carry a big thick book around to slam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SLBunge Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 15 hours ago, Sneakeater said: I do think that if you're seated as a walk-in, the restaurant has every right to tell you that you have to be out before an upcoming reservation. But a third time: do it NICELY. I read this very quickly and at first thought you were being offered a seat IN the walk-in. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Orik said: I'm a bad Israeli and it's hard for me to do this, but then I remember how much I dislike having a bad meal. Especially one that costs a couple hundred bucks. I'll suffer through a bad slice if that's what Joe's happens to send out... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
voyager Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 11 hours ago, Evelyn said: Totally agree. My additional complaint is when someone is doing a 'normal' part of their job, and I thank them. Do NOT say 'no problem". FFS. It's a part of your job. Drives me nuts. Just nod. Or if you're feeling up to it 🙄, nod. "No problem" is infuriating. And twice so when the person saying it is really a good worker, pleasant, etc and simply knows no better. The decline of civilization... 😒 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
small h Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I guess I’m alone in having no problem with “no problem.” I also don’t mind being referred to as “guys” if I’m part of a group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony Bonner Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I don't have a problem with it, but I understand why people do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 "Guys" seems to have become gender free. I am sure I use it when addressing mixed groups. Trying to remember if I say "No problem." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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