Assume the position

I can find fault with anything and anyone. I don't like many people (I am working on lack of social grace) and it usually shows, unbeknown to me. I have been accused of shooting looks while I thought I was smiling. I have been told that I am mean while I am making my best effort to be sweet. Trust me, I don't think I'm perfect. I just think everyone else should realize that they aren't either.


Hopefully, that sets you up for the type of personality I carry.


Now, can you understand why I despise overly-friendly waitstaff? Why I really don't care what their favorite dish of the evening is? Why they shouldn't feel that is it okay to slide into the booth and sit next to me as they take my order? Why it is appalling when they squat down beside me so their chin rests on the table where my food will eventually be placed?


These people need to realize they are in customer SERVICE. I have worked in the industry for over 5 years. I am not suggesting we act subservient. I have been there, too. It's a disgusting exchange of vernacular, glances, and overall demeanor. However, we both have to realize we are not friends. I didn't come to the restaurant to talk to you, in particular. I realize we must talk in order for me to get what I want. But, lets keep it professional. Some service industry workers might read this and feel betrayed, maybe even spiteful. Being technologically challenged has worked to my advantage this time. No picture=no spitting in my food.


It is rare that I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to eating and drinking. I always have a game plan. When I am stumped as to what I want or what something is, however, I have no problems asking for a recommendation. Like I said, I am perfectly aware of my imperfection. I don't know everything or even close to half of everything. I respect the service industry and the relationship they have with the products they serve. It is part of their job to know more about the food on the menu than their guests.

Everyone must keep in mind what we are gathered here to do. I am here to eat, cooks are here to cook, service staff is here to bring the cooked food to the table. If anyone is asked of anything more, we can take it from there. Until then let's all keep to our assigned positions at the table.