1. Snapping at me. I am not a dog. I see you.
2. Interrupt me while I am at another table. Do you see me? Did you mean to interrupt me? Now I think you are ignorant and inconsiderate.
3. Raise your hand, and I don’t mean in the way where you just let me know I’m needed when I get a chance. No I mean do not sit there and raise your hand high in the air, reaching as high as you can, holding it up with another arm, snickering along with the other people at your table. Now you are just belittling me and I intend to stand there until you stop.
4. Yelling at me, especially when I am not your server. If I am not your server, it is not my fault you didn’t get the ranch you asked for. I would have happily gotten a ranch for you, but now that you have thrown a fit, I think I will take my sweet time.
5. Holding your glass out in the aisle. I’ll take a detour and come back around in a few minutes.
I’m an attentive server. I recognize your needs and want to take care of you since you pay my bills; however, do not take advantage of that. I do not want your money enough that I am willing to be disrespected. If I am doing a bad job, do not be rude, simply reflect my performance in your tip [which should always be a minimum 10%, but we will get there later].
So then you may ask, “How do I get your attention if I need something?” That is simple. Ask for what you need when I am there or, simply smile and look my direction, I’m not dense, and I will get the hint. If neither of those work, it is likely because I am busy…maybe that is why I am running around, breaking a small sweat. If this is the case, please be patient or find someone else who is not as busy and POLITELY ask them to help you.
Next time you say the words “um, excuse me miss,” it would be great if you could also include a please and thank you.
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