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How Is Everything Tasting?

  • BRF
    This is a pet peeve of mine that comes from dining out. The last 10 times we have been in a restaurant, the server asks that question. I don't like how it sounds and I would prefer "How is everything?"..period! Leave off the "tasting"! End of rant. What say you OC Chatterers?
  • TBone14
    BRF;832231 wrote:This is a pet peeve of mine that comes from dining out. The last 10 times we have been in a restaurant, the server asks that question. I don't like how it sounds and I would prefer "How is everything?"..period! Leave off the "tasting"! End of rant. What say you OC Chatterers?

    You must have a wonderful life if this is something that gets to you. Atleast your server came to your table and asked you something. I don't really care what they say as long as they are there if I need something.
  • Con_Alma
    I don't even notice them.
  • BRF
    TBone14;832488 wrote:You must have a wonderful life if this is something that gets to you.

    I do, Big Dawg!

    My point is that when the server adds "tasting" to the statement, then that specifically refers to the food. Maybe I need more napkins, a spoon, or more dressing, or...heaven forbid..A-1! ;-).

    I am a good tipper and don't hold it against them, though. I was wondering if this is now what is taught to servers.
  • THE4RINGZ
    I am usually happy when my waiter or waitress can speak English.
  • justincredible
    TBone14;832488 wrote:You must have a wonderful life if this is something that gets to you. Atleast your server came to your table and asked you something. I don't really care what they say as long as they are there if I need something.

    You must have a wonderful life if this getting to someone gets to you.
  • password
    If she is good looking, wearing tight fitting clothes and has big tits, I am to busy staring at her tits and don't even realize she is talking to me.
  • Manhattan Buckeye
    BRF;832231 wrote:This is a pet peeve of mine that comes from dining out. The last 10 times we have been in a restaurant, the server asks that question. I don't like how it sounds and I would prefer "How is everything?"..period! Leave off the "tasting"! End of rant. What say you OC Chatterers?

    Guess: the server should know how the service is since he/she is the one doing it. The cook doesn't come out and ask you about the food so the server serves as the proxy. I wouldn't get worked up over it.
  • Belly35
    "How is everything?" better than "Whats up mofo"
  • Swamp Fox
    I like it when the server drops by periodically and asks if everything is ok. Using the word "tastes" implies that she cares whether the food is good or not and I think it's a nice thing. Plus, if you need something, it's nice to know that every now and then she will be coming by just to check on how things are at your table.
  • TBone14
    justincredible;832674 wrote:You must have a wonderful life if this getting to someone gets to you.

    Touchee
  • j_crazy
    Everything tastes like ass. But I just ate out your mom.
  • Glory Days
    i could care less what they say as long as they keep bringing the refills.
  • queencitybuckeye
    BRF;832231 wrote:This is a pet peeve of mine that comes from dining out. The last 10 times we have been in a restaurant, the server asks that question. I don't like how it sounds and I would prefer "How is everything?"..period! Leave off the "tasting"! End of rant. What say you OC Chatterers?

    I'd say you need to get your blood pressure checked.
  • dwccrew
    I usually stab them wih my fork if they do this. How dare they ask me how everything is tasting!
  • ernest_t_bass
    I don't like the quote. My wife is big into restaurant stuff, and she says it isn't a good thing either. She opened a couple restaurants in Toledo, managed, etc. Another thing that bothers me is that they don't ask you for refills, etc. We were dining out last week and I had been done with my beer and waiting for a refill. He asked my wife if she wanted more tea. He asked us if we were done with our empty plates. By the time it was all said/done, my beer was empty for 30 minutes and our waiter never once asked me if I'd like another.
  • hasbeen
    BRF;832513 wrote: I was wondering if this is now what is taught to servers.

    Yes. That is one thing I was taught to ask. Also, if I'm checking on all my tables at once I don't want to say the same thing to each one so I mix it up.

    I hate repeating myself 100 times in a row but it is unavoidable.
  • SnotBubbles
    ernest_t_bass;833042 wrote:I don't like the quote. My wife is big into restaurant stuff, and she says it isn't a good thing either. She opened a couple restaurants in Toledo, managed, etc. Another thing that bothers me is that they don't ask you for refills, etc. We were dining out last week and I had been done with my beer and waiting for a refill. He asked my wife if she wanted more tea. He asked us if we were done with our empty plates. By the time it was all said/done, my beer was empty for 30 minutes and our waiter never once asked me if I'd like another.

    Why wouldn't you just ask for another beer? Don't let your ignorance define the quality of a wait staff. Moran!
  • hasbeen
    ernest_t_bass;833042 wrote:I don't like the quote. My wife is big into restaurant stuff, and she says it isn't a good thing either. She opened a couple restaurants in Toledo, managed, etc. Another thing that bothers me is that they don't ask you for refills, etc. We were dining out last week and I had been done with my beer and waiting for a refill. He asked my wife if she wanted more tea. He asked us if we were done with our empty plates. By the time it was all said/done, my beer was empty for 30 minutes and our waiter never once asked me if I'd like another.

    That server just sucked then. Always pay attention to refills. However, if you gulp your drink within 10 seconds of getting it, expect to wait for a refill. You are not my only table I can't keep walking back n forth with drinks just for you.
  • ernest_t_bass
    SnotBubbles;833047 wrote:Why wouldn't you just ask for another beer? Don't let your ignorance define the quality of a wait staff. Moran!

    LOL. That's there "server's" job, since it is a "service." I'm not at a bar.
  • ernest_t_bass
    pnhasbeen;833048 wrote:That server just sucked then. Always pay attention to refills. However, if you gulp your drink within 10 seconds of getting it, expect to wait for a refill. You are not my only table I can't keep walking back n forth with drinks just for you.

    30 minutes.
  • hasbeen
    SnotBubbles;833047 wrote:Why wouldn't you just ask for another beer? Don't let your ignorance define the quality of a wait staff. Moran!

    This is also a good point. If a drink doesn't have free refills you should request but the server should ask at least once.
  • hasbeen
    ernest_t_bass;833052 wrote:30 minutes.

    First two lines of my post referred to you.
  • ernest_t_bass
    pnhasbeen;833055 wrote:First two lines of my post referred to you.

    30 minutes.
  • hasbeen
    ernest_t_bass;833051 wrote:LOL. That's there "server's" job, since it is a "service." I'm not at a bar.

    Doesn't mean you can't request things. In your situation it sounds like the server didn't think you wanted another beer but should have asked. I walk by my tables to give them an opportunity to flag me down. I'm not interrupting your conversation but I'm still around for you. If you're afraid to flag me down, you may wait because I don't read minds.