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What is wrong with people? I can't believe they actualy expected that type of service! I've never seen that, except, when I was a kid, on vacation with my paretns and younger brother, who had muscular dystrophy. This was a nice restaurant, and he had ordered a steak. The waiter offered to cut it up for him, which he didn't have to do, and was tipped very well for that, as well as the stellar service.
I've had someone cut my husband's steak for him one time. We were at Outback and his rare steak make my stomach feel queasy when I tried to cut it, and he can't cut it himself as he's physically handicapped.. and the manager! passed by and offered to help Of course, we were super polite and thanked him half a dozen times while he cut it, and we also didn't snap, wave, grab, or demand his attention in a rude manner..
"If looks could really kill, my occupation would be staring" Brand New - I Will Play My Game Beneath The Spin Light
Of course there's the alternative. Smile sweetly and say, "Certainly, madam. There will be a £2.95 special handling surcharge for that. Would you like me to proceed?"
If they think that this is part of the service offered by a pub, there's no reason that they shouldn't pay for it.
Me: I am only going to say this one more time. I am too busy. There are five of you at this table that are perfectly able to cut the sandwich.
D: But that's not our job.
My answer-- "Yes it IS. You're his FAMILY!"
"Sigh, I'm going to Hell.....but I'm going with a smile on my face." -- Gravekeeper
This, exactly. That would have come out of my mouth before I could stop it. I can't believe those twats sat there and stared at it, like they expected it to cut itself. I wonder what it's like at home for the poor guy? Probably not very nice.
I feel bad for that poor old guy I bet the daughter told her husband "SEE, I knew we shouldn't have taken dad out for his birthday, I mean REALLY they expected us to feed him..... UHHHHHHHH, idiots can't understand that is why we lock him at the nursing home"
I'm pretty sure she was too busy filling her obligation to be an annoyign beoch, to be able to take time to cut the sandwhich, maybe she has a contract like the Nascar drivers who can only drink their sponsors beer?
I could only imagine a better response if you got to toss the race card out and go "What do you mean? I;m the help! How dare you, I shall have your lexus!!!" or go the blues brothers route 'How much for the women, the little girl how much???" (or something of that nature)
I'm sorry reading is not a new concept it has been widely taught in our nation for at least the past 100 years. Please, learn to do it CORRECTLY before you become contagious.
There are precisely two groups of people I expect help from.
My family, because they care about me and choose to assist me, and want me to stay living with them (and I couldn't without help).
Professional carers, such as respite care staff, nurses & nursing assistants, and 'carers' (yes, that's an actual job title).
If I accidentally ordered something I discovered I was too weak to cut up, I might ask for assistance from wait staff (if I was eating alone. If I had family/friends with me, I'd ask them). I have also asked passing store staff to get things down for me from a high shelf, and - well, you know. But we also know what site we're on.
Simple special consideration is almost always provided - if you ask nicely. The trick is to be non-sucky.
Seshat's self-help guide:
1. Would you rather be right, or get the result you want?
2. If you're consistently getting results you don't want, change what you do.
3. Deal with the situation you have now, however it occurred.
4. Accept the consequences of your decisions.
"All I want is a pretty girl, a decent meal, and the right to shoot lightning at fools." - Anders, Dragon Age.
He took their order and brought them their food so he did his job. If she wanted such a personal level of service she shouldn't have brought him to a pub.
When we go out, I feel it's my responsibility to help my wife with stuff that she can't do by herself. If someone offers to help, that is one thing, but I don't think it should be required by the employees of the establishments to help my wife on every little thing.
Last edited by drunkenwildmage; 06-21-2011, 01:37 PM.
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