Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 23:03     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They're just trying to be nice!!! Just say yes if it bothers you so much


That's NOT nice. Nice is being quick with the drinks. Nice is getting our orders right. Nice is not taking away from our time together to tell us something we already know.


Dang next time just get a private chef and tableside service. You are a GUEST at a restaurant, and you are expected to be pleasant and polite. If you can't muster the minimum conversation with a waiter, GTFO


I'm not a GUEST at a restaurant. I'm a paying customer. I'm a guest in someone's home. I don't need to spend five minutes having someone explain how all the steak is in this section of the menu and right below it where it says you can add on a lobster tail? Yes, you can add on a lobster tail. Thanks, but I can read all of this in 30 seconds, and I'd rather spend the time with the person/people I'm dining with.


Again, if you cannot be a decent person to another human for a few minutes, you need to stay at home, ma'am
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 22:58     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They're just trying to be nice!!! Just say yes if it bothers you so much


That's NOT nice. Nice is being quick with the drinks. Nice is getting our orders right. Nice is not taking away from our time together to tell us something we already know.


Dang next time just get a private chef and tableside service. You are a GUEST at a restaurant, and you are expected to be pleasant and polite. If you can't muster the minimum conversation with a waiter, GTFO


I'm not a GUEST at a restaurant. I'm a paying customer. I'm a guest in someone's home. I don't need to spend five minutes having someone explain how all the steak is in this section of the menu and right below it where it says you can add on a lobster tail? Yes, you can add on a lobster tail. Thanks, but I can read all of this in 30 seconds, and I'd rather spend the time with the person/people I'm dining with.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 19:53     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:It drives me crazy when DH asks the server what they recommend. I don’t know these people and don’t trust their taste!

Once he asked and the waitress admitted she had a “pretty bland palate” and only liked fries. We all laughed.


Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 19:49     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They're just trying to be nice!!! Just say yes if it bothers you so much


That's NOT nice. Nice is being quick with the drinks. Nice is getting our orders right. Nice is not taking away from our time together to tell us something we already know.


Dang next time just get a private chef and tableside service. You are a GUEST at a restaurant, and you are expected to be pleasant and polite. If you can't muster the minimum conversation with a waiter, GTFO
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 19:23     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:Oh my god, I’m with you, OP. I absolutely hate this question! This is not rocket science. I know how to read a menu.


Agree! Your post made me laugh OP. And then they ask about allergies....which if someone had one, they would bring it up.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 19:19     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It drives me crazy when DH asks the server what they recommend. I don’t know these people and don’t trust their taste!

Once he asked and the waitress admitted she had a “pretty bland palate” and only liked fries. We all laughed.


Why would it drive you crazy - your husband asking for recommendations you aren’t obligated to order or even consider?

This drives you crazy?


NP. It's just stupid - they will just suggest whatever is old and needs to be used up, or whatever is most expensive.


Yes some places do this. If a person at the table cant read the room, this would not drive me crazy. I’m not eating it; I don’t care.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 19:06     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It drives me crazy when DH asks the server what they recommend. I don’t know these people and don’t trust their taste!

Once he asked and the waitress admitted she had a “pretty bland palate” and only liked fries. We all laughed.


Why would it drive you crazy - your husband asking for recommendations you aren’t obligated to order or even consider?

This drives you crazy?


NP. It's just stupid - they will just suggest whatever is old and needs to be used up, or whatever is most expensive.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 18:32     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:It drives me crazy when DH asks the server what they recommend. I don’t know these people and don’t trust their taste!

Once he asked and the waitress admitted she had a “pretty bland palate” and only liked fries. We all laughed.


Why would it drive you crazy - your husband asking for recommendations you aren’t obligated to order or even consider?

This drives you crazy?
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 18:27     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:They're just trying to be nice!!! Just say yes if it bothers you so much


That's NOT nice. Nice is being quick with the drinks. Nice is getting our orders right. Nice is not taking away from our time together to tell us something we already know.


What restaurant with completely expected service is asking you this?

I get it if it’s tapas or family style etc…

Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 18:26     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:The question on seems necessary if it’s a restaurant that may do things differently. For example, Bartaco has you order from an app and if you haven’t done that before you’d have questions.


I would never go to a sit-down restaurant a second time if the first time I had to use a screen to order. This isn't Olive Garden.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 18:23     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:They're just trying to be nice!!! Just say yes if it bothers you so much


That's NOT nice. Nice is being quick with the drinks. Nice is getting our orders right. Nice is not taking away from our time together to tell us something we already know.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 18:15     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
No server wants to stand there and explain the menu. They wished you didn't ask any questions or make changes. Just say 'yes' and everyone is happy.
I dislike extra napkins and straws.This happens in restaurants with endless refills and eating with hands.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 18:02     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Management makes them say it.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 17:59     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
It drives me crazy when DH asks the server what they recommend. I don’t know these people and don’t trust their taste!

Once he asked and the waitress admitted she had a “pretty bland palate” and only liked fries. We all laughed.
Anonymous
Post 01/29/2026 17:58     Subject: My restaurant pet peeve
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:“In the spiritual sense, I believe so, but this is my first visit with this physical form.”


That's guaranteed way to get a deliberate 5-second-rule meal.


I would certainly hope so. It's ridiculous. Even just as a post here.