Male counter workers and waiters (and it is always a male) that insist of calling me 'boss'. I'll also get an infrequent 'chief', which is equally annoying.
Then you have the female version that insist on calling people honey, sweetie, or baby.
And a new one that is creeping in there is, 'is there anything else for us?' Us? You're not eating with me as far as I know. The best I've heard is, "what can we get us?" Huh?
Whatever happened to 'yes sir' and 'no sir' from service staff?
(Can you tell I went out for breakfast this morning?)
(09-11-2024, 09:46 AM)RicoTx Wrote: [ -> ]Male counter workers and waiters (and it is always a male) that insist of calling me 'boss'. I'll also get an infrequent 'chief', which is equally annoying.
Then you have the female version that insist on calling people honey, sweetie, or baby.
And a new one that is creeping in there is, 'is there anything else for us?' Us? You're not eating with me as far as I know. The best I've heard is, "what can we get us?" Huh?
Whatever happened to 'yes sir' and 'no sir' from service staff?
(Can you tell I went out for breakfast this morning?)
Boss, chief, honey, sweetie and baby are all gender neutral….
I prefer “your eminence” or “dear leader” myself.
(09-11-2024, 10:11 AM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ] (09-11-2024, 09:46 AM)RicoTx Wrote: [ -> ]Male counter workers and waiters (and it is always a male) that insist of calling me 'boss'. I'll also get an infrequent 'chief', which is equally annoying.
Then you have the female version that insist on calling people honey, sweetie, or baby.
And a new one that is creeping in there is, 'is there anything else for us?' Us? You're not eating with me as far as I know. The best I've heard is, "what can we get us?" Huh?
Whatever happened to 'yes sir' and 'no sir' from service staff?
(Can you tell I went out for breakfast this morning?)
Boss, chief, honey, sweetie and baby are all gender neutral….
Well…not really. If a waiter were to call a female patron honey, sweetie or baby, he’ll be keel hauled .
(09-11-2024, 10:40 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ] (09-11-2024, 10:11 AM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ]Boss, chief, honey, sweetie and baby are all gender neutral….
Well…not really. If a waiter were to call a female patron honey, sweetie or baby, he’ll be keel hauled .
Some females…not all of us get upset about that kind of thing.
(09-11-2024, 10:11 AM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ] (09-11-2024, 09:46 AM)RicoTx Wrote: [ -> ]Male counter workers and waiters (and it is always a male) that insist of calling me 'boss'. I'll also get an infrequent 'chief', which is equally annoying.
Then you have the female version that insist on calling people honey, sweetie, or baby.
And a new one that is creeping in there is, 'is there anything else for us?' Us? You're not eating with me as far as I know. The best I've heard is, "what can we get us?" Huh?
Whatever happened to 'yes sir' and 'no sir' from service staff?
(Can you tell I went out for breakfast this morning?)
Boss, chief, honey, sweetie and baby are all gender neutral….
From a waiter to a heterosexual male, boss and chief are ok, honey, sweetie and baby, not so much.
(09-11-2024, 10:26 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]I prefer “your eminence” or “dear leader” myself.
Thanks for the respect, but it's "Supreme Leader" to you.
(07-28-2024, 01:20 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]We’re eating at a restaurant and there’s a couple with a young toddler who is exploring his vocal pitch and volume while slamming objects on the table. Mom and dad don’t seem to care.
My wife and I hardly went out to eat when our kids were that age. I don't know what the appeal is to do so for the parents. Same thing with Jags game. I've seen newborns brought to the game. The child isn't bothering me in this setting. The parents' judgement is though. Just sell your tickets and stay home for christ's sake.
(09-11-2024, 11:12 AM)Sneakers Wrote: [ -> ] (09-11-2024, 10:11 AM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ]Boss, chief, honey, sweetie and baby are all gender neutral….
From a waiter to a heterosexual male, boss and chief are ok, honey, sweetie and baby, not so much.
But a heterosexual male wouldn’t freak out if a waitress called them that.
(09-11-2024, 11:22 AM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ] (09-11-2024, 11:12 AM)Sneakers Wrote: [ -> ]From a waiter to a heterosexual male, boss and chief are ok, honey, sweetie and baby, not so much.
But a heterosexual male wouldn’t freak out if a waitress called them that.
LOL. Is that a question or a statement?
I travel into the northeast frequently and find it's a much more common occurrence in the south. In my experience, it's also used more often by older waitresses.
(09-11-2024, 11:02 AM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ] (09-11-2024, 10:40 AM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]Well…not really. If a waiter were to call a female patron honey, sweetie or baby, he’ll be keel hauled .
Some females…not all of us get upset about that kind of thing.
Yeah, but you’re awesome.
(09-11-2024, 09:46 AM)RicoTx Wrote: [ -> ]Male counter workers and waiters (and it is always a male) that insist of calling me 'boss'. I'll also get an infrequent 'chief', which is equally annoying.
Then you have the female version that insist on calling people honey, sweetie, or baby.
And a new one that is creeping in there is, 'is there anything else for us?' Us? You're not eating with me as far as I know. The best I've heard is, "what can we get us?" Huh?
Whatever happened to 'yes sir' and 'no sir' from service staff?
(Can you tell I went out for breakfast this morning?)
The "boss" thing kind of annoys me as well as "bro" or "brother". On the other hand I don't mind when a female calls me "honey", "sugar", "sweetie" or whatever.
I like being called King [BLEEP] when I go out. I demand my waiter calls me this. If they call me Sir I pull the assuming my gender card and go temporarily Karen to see if they panic and then I tell them to relax. If I am really up for it? I live for these moments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdIXrF34Bz0
(09-11-2024, 11:22 AM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ] (09-11-2024, 11:12 AM)Sneakers Wrote: [ -> ]From a waiter to a heterosexual male, boss and chief are ok, honey, sweetie and baby, not so much.
But a heterosexual male wouldn’t freak out if a waitress called them that.
Well, I automatically assume she wants to have sex with me at that point.
Am I jumping to conclusions?
(09-11-2024, 08:57 PM)RicoTx Wrote: [ -> ] (09-11-2024, 11:22 AM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ]But a heterosexual male wouldn’t freak out if a waitress called them that.
Well, I automatically assume she wants to have sex with me at that point.
Am I jumping to conclusions?
The waiter might want to have sex with you too.
(09-11-2024, 09:57 PM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ] (09-11-2024, 08:57 PM)RicoTx Wrote: [ -> ]Well, I automatically assume she wants to have sex with me at that point.
Am I jumping to conclusions?
The waiter might want to have sex with you too.
What's the proper tip percentage for that service?
(09-12-2024, 10:11 AM)Sneakers Wrote: [ -> ] (09-11-2024, 09:57 PM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ]The waiter might want to have sex with you too.
What's the proper tip percentage for that service?
It’s always just the tip.
(09-12-2024, 10:52 AM)Bchbunnie4 Wrote: [ -> ] (09-12-2024, 10:11 AM)Sneakers Wrote: [ -> ]What's the proper tip percentage for that service?
It’s always just the tip.
Swipe it, insert it, or just tap it quick and go?
