Restaurant Jerks

pvt6zh395dqbrj · 21-03-2011 01:30AM #1

Hello,

so I was hungry after watching a bunch of prison break (like 18 hours worth or whatever, it only felt like a few minutes) and I was celebrating having finished writing my Prison Break mystery novel (How does Michael break out this time?).

I decided to go to a restaurant. So I go to one of my faveourite places in town (Dublin Town that is) and I ask for a table. The dude behind the little podium thing who shows people to their tables, says it'll only be a half an hour for the next table. So I tell him I'll take a seat at the bar (literally three feet away) and he says he'll call me.

So 45 minutes later, I go up and ask what the story with our table is. And he says he called me loudly for five minutes a while ago and he was screaming his head off looking for me.... Then he asks my name. So I give him the old "whatever" look and head on out.

Has this ever happened to you?

Saila · 21-03-2011 01:32AM

whats the new whatever look

TeddyTedson · 21-03-2011 01:33AM

yea like this is not uncommon really

mikemac · 21-03-2011 01:34AM

So you went on your own?

If the place was full they'll make more money getting a couple or a group.
Can't have one person taking up a table in a busy restaurant

pvt6zh395dqbrj · 21-03-2011 01:34AM

TeddyTedson wrote: »

yea like this is not uncommon really

Its common for restaurant table-shower guys to lie to their customers? What's that about? Why do they do that?

Seaneh · 21-03-2011 01:35AM

Should have either.
A) made a reservation

got take away
C) gone to a burger bar
D) Blast him with...

AnonoBoy · 21-03-2011 01:36AM

Roman Scary Crap wrote: »

Hello,

so I was hungry after watching a bunch of prison break (like 18 hours worth or whatever, it only felt like a few minutes) and I was celebrating having finished writing my Prison Break mystery novel (How does Michael break out this time?).

Can we see the first chapter of your Prison Break fan-fiction novel?

Princess Consuela Bananahammock · 21-03-2011 01:37AM

Thread title is misleading

(I thougt it was about dangerfapping)

pvt6zh395dqbrj · 21-03-2011 01:38AM

feelingstressed wrote: »

So you went on your own?

If the place was full they'll make more money getting a couple or a group.
Can't have one person taking up a table in a busy restaurant

But why not tell me before hand that he might give it to someone from whom he will make more money - thats understandable.... why did he lie to me?

policarp · 21-03-2011 01:41AM

Roman Scary Crap wrote: »

Hello,

so I was hungry after watching a bunch of prison break (like 18 hours worth or whatever, it only felt like a few minutes) and I was celebrating having finished writing my Prison Break mystery novel (How does Michael break out this time?).

I decided to go to a restaurant. So I go to one of my faveourite places in town (Dublin Town that is) and I ask for a table. The dude behind the little podium thing who shows people to their tables, says it'll only be a half an hour for the next table. So I tell him I'll take a seat at the bar (literally three feet away) and he says he'll call me.

So 45 minutes later, I go up and ask what the story with our table is. And he says he called me loudly for five minutes a while ago and he was screaming his head off looking for me.... Then he asks my name. So I give him the old "whatever" look and head on out.

Has this ever happened to you?

You should've Pushed your way over to a free table and asked for immediate service...

Senna · 21-03-2011 01:41AM

Roman Scary Crap wrote: »

But why not tell me before hand that he might give it to someone from whom he will make more money - thats understandable.... why did he lie to me?

Easier than having someone shout, complain and make a seen. With his way, you just "So I give him the old "whatever" look and head on out. ", i'm guessing its not his first day on the job.

KeithM89_old · 21-03-2011 01:42AM

Roman Scary Crap wrote: »

I was celebrating having finished writing my Prison Break mystery novel (How does Michael break out this time?).

He doesnt, he died.

eternal · 21-03-2011 01:43AM

Roman Scary Crap wrote: »

Hello,

so I was hungry after watching a bunch of prison break (like 18 hours worth or whatever, it only felt like a few minutes) and I was celebrating having finished writing my Prison Break mystery novel (How does Michael break out this time?).

I decided to go to a restaurant. So I go to one of my faveourite places in town (Dublin Town that is) and I ask for a table. The dude behind the little podium thing who shows people to their tables, says it'll only be a half an hour for the next table. So I tell him I'll take a seat at the bar (literally three feet away) and he says he'll call me.

So 45 minutes later, I go up and ask what the story with our table is. And he says he called me loudly for five minutes a while ago and he was screaming his head off looking for me.... Then he asks my name. So I give him the old "whatever" look and head on out.

Has this ever happened to you?

What is this ? you say our here did you say you were on your own

pvt6zh395dqbrj · 21-03-2011 01:43AM

Senna wrote: »

Easier than having someone shout, complain and make a seen. With his way, you just "So I give him the old "whatever" look and head on out. ", i'm guessing its not his first day on the job.

But if, instead of promising me a table, he said "look, something will open up in 30 minutes, but if I get a better offer (i.e more people) then I'm giving it to them" - then thats a fair deal.

Instead he lied. He chose to lie. What's that about?

Senna · 21-03-2011 01:50AM

Roman Scary Crap wrote: »

But if, instead of promising me a table, he said "look, something will open up in 30 minutes, but if I get a better offer (i.e more people) then I'm giving it to them" - then thats a fair deal.

Instead he lied. He chose to lie. What's that about?

Most people wont see it as a fair deal and would have grounds to complain, he could have refused service, but he cant say "i'm not serving you because you wont spend enough". I'm afraid your just going to have to accept this.

And by the way, restaurants are dying on their arse (i should know), why would you even wait 30 minutes anywhere, there plenty more restaurants dying for your custom.

pvt6zh395dqbrj · 21-03-2011 01:51AM

eternal wrote: »

What is this ? you say our here did you say you were on your own

I had my michael scofield cut out with me but "society" doesn't recognise him as a "person"

Agricola · 21-03-2011 01:54AM

God, middle class dilemmas up in da big schmoke....

I headed down to Jamsies' in the village and got 2 battered sausages and a curry chip. In and out in 7 minutes.

TeddyTedson · 21-03-2011 01:54AM

Roman Scary Crap wrote: »

Its common for restaurant table-shower guys to lie to their customers? What's that about? Why do they do that?

Absolutely.
You got away lightly.
I know a certain super market that is superb for value but had workers there that would do the most disgusting things to the deli. I had to stop buying rolls from it as soon as I heard.

Cheap Thrills! · 21-03-2011 01:55AM

It's never happened to me OP!

I wouldn't queue like a chump for food!

m@cc@ · 21-03-2011 01:56AM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Can we see the first chapter of your Prison Break fan-fiction novel?

Chapter 1

A man in a hat entered the room. He took off the hat. “It's you!” They all said...........................

Saila · 21-03-2011 01:57AM

m@cc@ wrote: »

Chapter 1

A man in a hat entered the room. He took off the hat. “It's you!” They all said...........................

I recognise you from that ...

partyatmygaff · 21-03-2011 01:58AM

Roman Scary Crap wrote: »

But if, instead of promising me a table, he said "look, something will open up in 30 minutes, but if I get a better offer (i.e more people) then I'm giving it to them" - then thats a fair deal.

Instead he lied. He chose to lie. What's that about?

He can hardly say that though. It would be seen as cold and unfriendly.

sunflower27 · 21-03-2011 01:58AM

m@cc@ wrote: »

Chapter 1

A man in a hat entered the room. He took off the hat. “It's you!” They all said...........................

You bought the T-shirt, didn't you!

eternal · 21-03-2011 02:13AM

I find it strange you said our ,than you were on your own .Unless it was a typo which you could have just said besides being smart.Unless it was The Merrion I wouldnt wait.

Standard Toaster · 21-03-2011 02:57AM

Roman Scary Crap wrote: »

Hello,

so I was hungry after watching a bunch of prison break (like 18 hours worth or whatever, it only felt like a few minutes) and I was celebrating having finished writing my Prison Break mystery novel...

Wut?

tricks · 21-03-2011 03:02AM

Standard Toaster wrote: »

Wut?

Yeah

I agree.

omen80 · 21-03-2011 03:06AM

Roman Scary Crap wrote: »

So I give him the old "whatever" look...

Wow, you showed him!

MyKeyG · 21-03-2011 03:13AM

I enjoy fine food but there's no restaurant in Dublin that produces quality worth waiting 30 minutes to be seated for relative to alternative choice.

FlutterinBantam · 21-03-2011 10:00AM

You should have said "Fair enough maitre,I just have to use your facilities and be on my way."

You should then have gone to the privvy,surveyed the scene, done the mental calculation, doffed the kex, pointed the rusty teatowel holder at a 45 degree angle and scudded out a sludge of soft scutter which contaminated as many fittings and blanketed as much bathroom furniture as possible.

If possible, block the crappers with paper and flush.

That might put manners on the little fcuker, when he had to clean that up:mad:

Jumped up gimps!!

Crucifix · 21-03-2011 10:37AM

KeithM89 wrote: »

He doesnt, he died.

Michael Scofield breaks out of purgatory

pvt6zh395dqbrj · 21-03-2011 10:44AM

eternal wrote: »

I find it strange you said our ,than you were on your own .Unless it was a typo which you could have just said besides being smart.Unless it was The Merrion I wouldnt wait.

eternal,

I literally and truthfully had my Michael Schofield cut out with me. I don't know what to tell you.

Pusher

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