“DON’T stay after you have finished eating. If you stay and do not order more food/drink, it prevents us from getting another table and making money. If you are going to camp out for hours, tip your server EXTRA.”

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"So, don't ask me to clean a specific table when there are others already clean (unless you have some need to sit in a specific section, like you’re in a wheelchair and can’t sit at the high tops, in which case, no problem)."

"This is why I'm not a server anymore because my first reaction is telling you to stop wasting my time and sit down; the aisles are being used by people that don't care about your conversation and need to move things ASAP, or it's our fault in the boss's eyes."

"If this seems oddly specific, it's because it has all happened to me. I shouldn't even have to say this."

"I get that you want recognition for a good tip, but don't expect bar staff to drop what they're doing just for you!"

"Last but not least, if you're dining at a fine dining restaurant, dress for it. Sweat pants, shorts, tennis shoes, and T-shirts don't count."

"We'd get complaints that it was too hot on the patio. Okay? Don't sit there when it's 100 degrees then."

"The number of people that admit after the fact (or I overhear) that 'x is gross; I just don’t like it' is wild. Allergies are serious, so I will jump through hoops to keep people safe. You’re wasting my time, my other tables' time, and the kitchen's time if you lie about an allergy. It’s damn rude."

"Just leave your phone number/social media handle on a napkin like folks used to. Don’t put me on the spot as you’re paying out on my handheld, and then leave me $0 because I ~politely~ tell you I’m not interested. And I shouldn’t have to wear a fake ring to avoid this either."

"Coming in shortly before closing. Anything less than 15 minutes before closing is incredibly inconsiderate. The kitchen has likely already started packing up, the servers and bartenders are ready to go home, and you coming in that late will ruin our day. And for the love of God, at least have the intelligence and understanding of what you’re doing. If the host says, 'Yes, I can seat you but we close in five minutes' the correct response is NOT, 'OMG perfect! We made it just in time!' We already hated you when you walked in; don’t make it worse."

"Also, if you don't know what you want to order but tell the server you are, then you have them stand there as you casually look at the menu. Talk it over with the table then ask the server to come over when you're ready to order."

"I recommend either only stacking like dishes with like, or just making sure everything is easy for the server to reach."

"Even better is when they see me arrive with several large platters and all move their phones about an inch closer to them to 'make space' for the three square feet of food I’m carrying."

"My suggestion: Always look at the server or menu while ordering, and make sure you aren’t being careless with your tone. You will find that staff and servers will respond better if you do these, and this will also most likely lighten your mood, too. Happy eating!"

"Friendly small talk? Awesome. Longer than two minutes when the place is packed, and I’ve already edged away from the table twice? You guessed it, SHUT UP."

"If it’s several plates being carried, they may be balanced, up to four on an arm, same thing. Not to mention, some plates may be hot, even on one side, and someone will get burnt!"

"I’ve always this was just as rude as snapping your fingers in the air at us."

"I swear that I will ask about drinks after I get the necessary greeting out of the way."

"Worse yet, your party of six took up a larger table or maybe multiple tables, and it then shrunk into a party of three. Unless the other members of your party are in the parking lot, wait for a table."

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