The special of the day?
We recentlyaskedupscale restaurant workers in theBuzzFeed Communityto share things they’d never do while dining out.
Here’s what they had to say:
1.
“Never anger anyone alone with your food.”
u/Chrisus
2.
“Change your child’s diaper in the booth or on the table.
It is completely disrespectful to the other patrons and the establishment itself.”
“Click your fingers at the staff.”
u/BobbyDlish
4.
The reservations are mapped out for timing and guest distribution between the servers."
“You shouldn’t loudly berate the server for something that isn’t under their control.”
u/lazyfacejerk
6.
“Stack dishes.”
“Depending on how bad the screw-up is, complain about my food.
Burnt bun for a burger that overpowers the flavor?
I’ll ask for a different bun.
Forget to remove the pickle and tomato?
I’ll pick it off.”
rmcullen
8.
“Ask for a different table than what’s being offered.”
“Take your shoes off.”
u/TheLearndAstronomer
10.
“I will never wipe my bottom with the fancy dinner napkins.
Yes, it happens.
I found many in the toilet and trash.”
“Talk loudly on your cell phone.”
u/lovecats91
12.
“Blow your nose at the table.”
“Clip your fingernails.
The table is never the place to do such a thing.
I’ve seen this more times than I’d like to admit.
It is disgusting!”
u/softandsquishy
14.
“Chew with your mouth open.
People do not want to watch you chew on your food.”
“Put your dog on your lap at the table.
u/13_sloths
16.
Source: learned from experience.”
u/Samnafez
18.
“Getting there right before the place closes.
Just don’t do it.
That is the best way to make everyone in a building hate you.”
“If it’s a very nice and expensive restaurant, leave your screaming kids at home.
People are out at expensive restaurants for lots of reasons.
To celebrate anniversaries, divorces, birthdays, and promotions, or maybe they are there to propose.
The last thing anyone wants is kids screaming and crying the whole time.”
Jesse from Michigan
Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
