So, I was waitressing today at work. Had a table walk in of 7 ladies and 2 babies. Had to do a bit of table rearranging to accommodate them, but I did... I'm nice like that. I was on top form in the service department, faultless in fact. Everything was spot on from start to finish including the food (I can't take the credit for that though)
They really couldn't thank me enough bless them. A few of the ladies paid by card, the rest paid cash, and left it on the table for me. Now, I was a bit gutted at the sheer volume of mess they'd left behind. There really is no need. But what annoyed me even more was the fact they had short changed the bill! Only by £3.37, but that meant I had to pay it.
All I could think after I'd bent over backwards for them was.... how delightful  |
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over a year ago
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"So, I was waitressing today at work. Had a table walk in of 7 ladies and 2 babies. Had to do a bit of table rearranging to accommodate them, but I did... I'm nice like that. I was on top form in the service department, faultless in fact. Everything was spot on from start to finish including the food (I can't take the credit for that though)
They really couldn't thank me enough bless them. A few of the ladies paid by card, the rest paid cash, and left it on the table for me. Now, I was a bit gutted at the sheer volume of mess they'd left behind. There really is no need. But what annoyed me even more was the fact they had short changed the bill! Only by £3.37, but that meant I had to pay it.
All I could think after I'd bent over backwards for them was.... how delightful "
Sweet dinner at yours tomorrow lol |
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By *eliWoman
over a year ago
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That's really crap. No tip is cool but not paying the full amount is twuntish.
At work we have a system so the staff can charge the card used if there's an underpayment. I'm guessing you can't do that.  |
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"So, I was waitressing today at work. Had a table walk in of 7 ladies and 2 babies. Had to do a bit of table rearranging to accommodate them, but I did... I'm nice like that. I was on top form in the service department, faultless in fact. Everything was spot on from start to finish including the food (I can't take the credit for that though)
They really couldn't thank me enough bless them. A few of the ladies paid by card, the rest paid cash, and left it on the table for me. Now, I was a bit gutted at the sheer volume of mess they'd left behind. There really is no need. But what annoyed me even more was the fact they had short changed the bill! Only by £3.37, but that meant I had to pay it.
All I could think after I'd bent over backwards for them was.... how delightful "
I hate people that do that.
I used to be a waiter. Now I work in finance, and often organise our Christmas party.
There is always one person that tries to screw everyone else and skip the tip.
It's not an attractive trait. And very, very mean. |
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"That's really crap. No tip is cool but not paying the full amount is twuntish.
At work we have a system so the staff can charge the card used if there's an underpayment. I'm guessing you can't do that. "
Unfortunately not. I may suggest it's something we look into though. But then I guess it's their word against ours, they could argue that they left the correct amount in cash then accuse you of theft. I'd rather just pay the difference than get into that kind of drama.  |
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"What mess did they leave ?"
Kids food packaging (that they'd brought themselves, yogurt pots etc) wrapping paper, opened envelopes, food all over the floor and table (not just a little, literally like they'd just let the kids tip food over it) and the bill hahahaa
Sigh. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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When those sort of things happen to me I console myself with the fact that those types of people are obviously going to fucking hell !
Smile
Keep being excellent at your stuff and you shall be rewarded . |
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"Bastards! Them and your boss for mmaking you pay the difference. Makes you not want to give such great service ey? Tomorrow is a new day x"
It is, and I shall continue to float around sprinkling happy dust.... unless someone whistles or finger clicks at me or any of the others - that sets me off like a woman possessed  |
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By *eesideMan
over a year ago
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Normley im in the kitchen making the good food lol 
But I've dun silver survive befor so I no how you fill op.
It's verry annoying.
Sum times the kids make less mess that the aldouts |
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"I thought you were going to say they'd left you a bloody huge tip!
So rubbish, as if you'd not leave a tip when there's a full table! "
Don't get me wrong tips are awesome if you get them (I only waitress once a week so don't get much opportunity to make them) but the bit that makes me enjoy it so much is when you see families enjoying themselves, couples connecting. I love doing things they don't expect, adding personal touches. I just find comfort knowing I've had a positive impact on someones day. |
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"I thought you were going to say they'd left you a bloody huge tip!"
Exactly what I thought!
That sucks OP, but as others have said; keep being wonderful and don't let a few people get you down. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Apart from short paying don't see any other problem here! Isn't one of the reasons people go out for a meal is so they don't have to clean up afterwards?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Forgive my stupidity but why would you have to pay the difference?..
You are a team producing and serving that meal and beverages, why should You take the hit? |
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"Forgive my stupidity but why would you have to pay the difference?..
You are a team producing and serving that meal and beverages, why should You take the hit?"
Because I was looking after the table. I should have checked the money was correct before they left the building. Instead I'd picked it up and took it to the till whilst waving them out the door. |
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"Forgive my stupidity but why would you have to pay the difference?..
You are a team producing and serving that meal and beverages, why should You take the hit?
Because I was looking after the table. I should have checked the money was correct before they left the building. Instead I'd picked it up and took it to the till whilst waving them out the door."
I still don't see it as you being individually responsible.
Should trace them through the partial card payments and demand payment imo |
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"Apart from short paying don't see any other problem here! Isn't one of the reasons people go out for a meal is so they don't have to clean up afterwards? "
not the crap theyve brought with them! my friend runs a place near me and the worst are groups of very middle class mummies,leave untold food,drinks and other crap theyve brought in with them ,never, ever tip, and on several occasions,left dirty nappies under chairs! some people have no manners! |
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"Apart from short paying don't see any other problem here! Isn't one of the reasons people go out for a meal is so they don't have to clean up afterwards?
not the crap theyve brought with them! my friend runs a place near me and the worst are groups of very middle class mummies,leave untold food,drinks and other crap theyve brought in with them ,never, ever tip, and on several occasions,left dirty nappies under chairs! some people have no manners!"
Oh yes....seen this many times. Change the kids nappies at the table when the baby change is just feet away. And half the time they don't even put it in a nappy bag. |
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"Apart from short paying don't see any other problem here! Isn't one of the reasons people go out for a meal is so they don't have to clean up afterwards?
not the crap theyve brought with them! my friend runs a place near me and the worst are groups of very middle class mummies,leave untold food,drinks and other crap theyve brought in with them ,never, ever tip, and on several occasions,left dirty nappies under chairs! some people have no manners!
Oh yes....seen this many times. Change the kids nappies at the table when the baby change is just feet away. And half the time they don't even put it in a nappy bag."
gross! weird world of entitlement some women seem to enter soon as they've got a screaming baby attached to them! as if no one else is important suddenly! hope you have a nicer shift next time! |
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