How can I get better service at the bar?
How will I know what is best to order?
How can I make sure my food is prepared just the way I like it?
Why can't
the waiter grant all my special requests?
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How can I get better service at the bar? |
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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.
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How will I know what is best to order? |
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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.
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Ask the waiter what types of items on the menu are the most popular sellers
or the specialties of the house.
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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 entrée to leave some room for that dessert.
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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.
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If you suffer from food allergies, don't
forget to ask about ingredients
and preparations.
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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.
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Why can't
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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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