memory is a way of holding onto the things you love,
the things you are,
and the things you never want to lose.
the wonder years
7.16.2009
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memory is a way of holding onto the things you love,
the things you are,
and the things you never want to lose.
the wonder years
7.12.2009
if you eat out, read this.
a few pointers:
1. most servers/bartenders do not make the $7.15 that is minimum wage. in fact, most corporate workers make only $4.60 which is then TAXED by the tips we have to declare at the end of the night. so, when you have a check over the price of $22.00 do not drop a "five dolla holla" and leave. take the time to look at the TAX at the bottom of your bill, double it, and the add two dollars. if you do not do this, you represent ignorance. it is not 1960, and we cannot even live off of a 15% tip these days. wise up to your surroundings. granted we are in a recession, but if you can afford to eat out, be aware that this is your server's job and they should be able to afford to eat out too.
2. do not be rude to the people who handle your food. are you really THAT dumb? if you are, please go rent the movie "waiting" and understand that it is a corporate restaurant! they got the idea for the movie from a chain restaurant many people find themselves frequenting. chew over that bit on information and be nice to your server next time.
3. a TIP does not mean a piece of advice. it means a payment for being at your beck and call and running around for everything you may need for 45 minutes. if you overdue the necessary extra napkins, extra honey mustard, take it into consideration that you might want to leave a few extra dollars.
4. introduce yourself to your local diner. if you happen to get hungry after midnight, do not come to the corporate restaurant on the corner where the servers are cleaning up, the kitchen is closing, and the bartenders are cranky. go to the diner where you can always get a handy cheeseburger and be as loud as you want.
5. EMERGENCY EXIT means EMERGENCY EXIT. it does not mean - EXIT HERE WHEN TOO LAZY TO WALK TO FRONT ENTRANCE. you're already consuming enough calories to last you four out of the seven day week. the extra walking won't kill you.
6. stop bringing your newborn children out after midnight and sitting at at bar to consume massive amounts of alcohol just because you couldn't drink for nine months. it is not a healthy lifestyle to be bringing children up in.
7. if, at the end of your meal, you tell your server they were the greatest server you've ever had or anything along those lines - ask to see a manager to relay the compliment to. it does no good just telling the server, the manager needs to hear it. and then you need to tip - BIGTIME. if you're not up to these two tasks - save your breath. your compliments mean nothing to us.
8. when you order an alcoholic drink from a corporate restaurant, the bartenders put as much alcohol into the drink as is allowed. if you ask us to bring it back to put a liiiittle bit more in, we will take it to the bar and stand there long enough for you to think we're "helping you out" when really we're not doing anything. it makes our day when we bring the drink back to you (totally untouched) and you tell us it's "much better!" thank you to those people. other than that - if you order a mai tai don't expect to be wowed by the liquor content. if you're looking for said reaction - stick with a long island iced tea.
9. stop pretending it's your birthday. we're going to start asking for id.
1. most servers/bartenders do not make the $7.15 that is minimum wage. in fact, most corporate workers make only $4.60 which is then TAXED by the tips we have to declare at the end of the night. so, when you have a check over the price of $22.00 do not drop a "five dolla holla" and leave. take the time to look at the TAX at the bottom of your bill, double it, and the add two dollars. if you do not do this, you represent ignorance. it is not 1960, and we cannot even live off of a 15% tip these days. wise up to your surroundings. granted we are in a recession, but if you can afford to eat out, be aware that this is your server's job and they should be able to afford to eat out too.
2. do not be rude to the people who handle your food. are you really THAT dumb? if you are, please go rent the movie "waiting" and understand that it is a corporate restaurant! they got the idea for the movie from a chain restaurant many people find themselves frequenting. chew over that bit on information and be nice to your server next time.
3. a TIP does not mean a piece of advice. it means a payment for being at your beck and call and running around for everything you may need for 45 minutes. if you overdue the necessary extra napkins, extra honey mustard, take it into consideration that you might want to leave a few extra dollars.
4. introduce yourself to your local diner. if you happen to get hungry after midnight, do not come to the corporate restaurant on the corner where the servers are cleaning up, the kitchen is closing, and the bartenders are cranky. go to the diner where you can always get a handy cheeseburger and be as loud as you want.
5. EMERGENCY EXIT means EMERGENCY EXIT. it does not mean - EXIT HERE WHEN TOO LAZY TO WALK TO FRONT ENTRANCE. you're already consuming enough calories to last you four out of the seven day week. the extra walking won't kill you.
6. stop bringing your newborn children out after midnight and sitting at at bar to consume massive amounts of alcohol just because you couldn't drink for nine months. it is not a healthy lifestyle to be bringing children up in.
7. if, at the end of your meal, you tell your server they were the greatest server you've ever had or anything along those lines - ask to see a manager to relay the compliment to. it does no good just telling the server, the manager needs to hear it. and then you need to tip - BIGTIME. if you're not up to these two tasks - save your breath. your compliments mean nothing to us.
8. when you order an alcoholic drink from a corporate restaurant, the bartenders put as much alcohol into the drink as is allowed. if you ask us to bring it back to put a liiiittle bit more in, we will take it to the bar and stand there long enough for you to think we're "helping you out" when really we're not doing anything. it makes our day when we bring the drink back to you (totally untouched) and you tell us it's "much better!" thank you to those people. other than that - if you order a mai tai don't expect to be wowed by the liquor content. if you're looking for said reaction - stick with a long island iced tea.
9. stop pretending it's your birthday. we're going to start asking for id.
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