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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's not a favor. It is the person's job to take the order. "I will have the chicken, thanks," is totally acceptable at a restaurant. Obv if asking Grandma to make her chicken, please is in order. [/quote]

Even if it is their job, why is it so hard to say "please"?  Really, people, does it make you feel that much more superior to withhold please from a waitress when putting in your order?  Is that how you fuel your ego?

It takes no more effort to be polite.  Go for it.[/quote]

Saying "I will have the caesar salad. Thank you," is completely acceptable. I do not feel superior (quite the contrary), nor do I I seek to make the exchange awkward with excessive pleases or thank yous. I used to have a friend who would thank waiters, etc., by saying "Thank you SO much." It just seemed excessive and a little awkward or patronizing. A simple thank you, as in, thank you for taking my order, is appropriate. It is also impolite to fall all over yourself thanking the little people for something that is their job--like you need to make up for how demeaning waitressing is in your mind with excessive thanks. Get over yourself. [/quote]

I was a waitress in college and completely agree. Drop the SO. And make eye contact, please. [/quote]

Thank you. I was saying to be appropriate but not overdo it--that makes it seem like you do not respect that this is their job. You are not at their home. [/quote]

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