How can I get better service
at the bar?
If you are in a crowded bar and people are waiting
for their drinks and you don¡¯t like waiting, tip the
bartender up front and let them know that you reward
good service. This usually seems to help them be able
to pick you out of a crowd and remember what you are
drinking. If you do spend time waiting at the bar
for your table, don¡¯t forget to tip the bartender.
The tip you leave at the table might not make it back
to them.
How will I know what is best
to order?
- While you are walking to your table, take a look
around at what others are eating. This will give you
a better idea of what you might want to order and
will also show you the size of the portions the Restaurant
serves.
- Ask the waiter what types of items on the menu
are the most popular sellers or the specialties of
the house.
- Take a look at the dessert selections before deciding
on your meal and turning in your menu. You might find
a desert you¡¯ll really want and decide to go with
a smaller entr¨¦e to leave some room for that dessert.
How can I make sure my food is
prepared just the way I like it?
- Once seated, ask some questions. If you find yourself
wondering about the spices or if you can get it cooked
to order, ask. You may feel like you¡¯re bugging the
waiter, but they would probably rather deal with lots
of questions than have to return food because it wasn¡¯t
what you expected.
- If you suffer from food allergies, don¡¯t forget
to ask about ingredients and preparations.
- If you are making lots of special requests for
substitutions or a unique preparation of the meal,
remember that your waiter is there to be helpful and
the better the dining experience they provide for
you should translate into a better tip for them.
Why can¡¯t the waiter grant all
my special requests?
Don¡¯t punish them if they can¡¯t deliver on all your
requests. They can only make an effort and might not
be able to change everything to your liking. For example,
some Restaurants will not serve rare meat because
of problems with beef. The Restaurant has this policy
because it is worried about the health of their patrons.
The waiter simply may not be able to change this policy.
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