I was on a flight to Los Angeles that was delayed for 30 minutes until they could find a screaming baby to put on board. I think it’s an FAA requirement.
Back when this was first a thing of servers introducing themselves, my friend and I both responded one time by standing up, shaking hands with the server, and introducing ourselves.
Somehow the service wasn’t all that good, as I recall. Made me wonder why the server was so concerned to introduce self.
TStyle78 about 3 years ago
I like the honesty here.
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member about 3 years ago
Civilization! What a misnomer! There’s nothing civilized about it!
in-dubio-pro-rainbow about 3 years ago
My name is none of your business but I will make loud comments about your nose and cough at your steak when you’re not looking
Jayalexander about 3 years ago
I’m Stan and this is my wife Fran and we’re just waiting for Cisco to use the toilet.
Dobber Premium Member about 3 years ago
How about a nice whine with your meal?
Plumbob Wilson about 3 years ago
Is Coverly on vacation? The copyright is 2009.
dflak about 3 years ago
Re: The kid’s comment.
I was on a flight to Los Angeles that was delayed for 30 minutes until they could find a screaming baby to put on board. I think it’s an FAA requirement.
dflak about 3 years ago
My wife and I frequently chat it up with the waitstaff. It makes the meal more fun. Also, it probably makes their day go a little bit better too.
Norris66 about 3 years ago
It could be worse Fred’s bowel could be the one loudly talking.
flatempest about 3 years ago
Been there. We have a screaming kid follow us where ever go, restaurant, store, you name it. It has to be the same kid.
Zebrastripes about 3 years ago
The trouble with diners……too close for comfort
Jethro Flatline about 3 years ago
I really don’t miss this.
flemmingo about 3 years ago
I’ll take my order to go for the time being!
kartis about 3 years ago
One of the many reasons I haven’t missed the restaurant scene.
dsom8 about 3 years ago
My name is Michael and I’ll be leaving now.
J Short about 3 years ago
At least it’s not the movie theater.
Iseau about 3 years ago
That’s why Diners are disappearing. A good history lesson.
l.vaillancourt about 3 years ago
The one I dread is “I’m Tina and I’ll be showing my friends some inane yowling cat video on my phone loud enough for the entire restaurant to enjoy”
KEA about 3 years ago
I miss the days when business was Not done on a first name basis.
Michael G. about 3 years ago
Family dining!
WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago
My names Bert and I’m the cook. If you send anything back you’ll be sorry!
The Reader Premium Member about 3 years ago
I’m name withheld, and I’ll be reading the paper, bolting my meal and getting the heck out of here.
Howie Vasive Premium Member about 3 years ago
I think I was there last night. Remember the question 35 years ago, “Smoking or non-smoking?” I wish now it was “Children or no children?”
tghllama about 3 years ago
“…and if you need anything, my name is Ashley.”
“And what is your name if we don’t need anything?”
ekke about 3 years ago
Back when this was first a thing of servers introducing themselves, my friend and I both responded one time by standing up, shaking hands with the server, and introducing ourselves.
Somehow the service wasn’t all that good, as I recall. Made me wonder why the server was so concerned to introduce self.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member about 3 years ago
To that couple in the middle: “Leave. Leave now!”
The Orange Mailman about 3 years ago
I ate there once. Once.