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I can't beleive these people... restaurant story/rant.

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Originally posted by: Angrymarshmello
Originally posted by: ElFenix
Originally posted by: Tyler
Originally posted by: fatbaby
Which restuarant was it?
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The Olive Garden.
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sorta off topic but is it just me or is that place a rip?
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It's a lot better than the Macaroni Grill. The MG gives you servings the size for kids at outrageous prices. At least with OG's prices you get what you pay for
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You must be out of your mind! I worked for a Macaroni Grill and consequently ate there on a very regular basis. They give you enough food in 1 meal to feed 2 people at least. Granted, there are a few items on the menu that are small, but I'd say about 90% of the food there is a huge portion for 1 person, and you'd more than likely be taking home leftovers.
 
Originally posted by: z0mb13
Even though I agree that the person is an ass... I dont agree with ur action.

Instead of shouting to turn off the phone, you can tell the manager or waiter about the issue. Problem avoided.
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Originally posted by: ThaGrandCow
Originally posted by: sygyzy
I am glad you didn't take it outside. Violence doesn't solve anything.
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Depends on if you're winning or losing the fight.
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Actually if it's not working you're not using enough of it. 😀😛
 
I like quite kids. They are great. You can totally tell how the kid is going to grow up with two yelling parents in the household =)

-psianime
 
Funny... There was this kid at a restaurant today that just looked at me and laughed the whole time I was there. Know what? I didn't care. Why? Because I was eating at Pondarosa.

Anyway, back on subject, good work with standing up for yourself Tyler. I rarely have things like this happen at restaurants. What really chaps my ass is when people bring their kids to movie theaters. Get a babysitter. Having a kid doesn't mean that you take it everywhere with you and continue with your life like nothing has changed. Don't take children to movies that aren't appropriate for their age group. Don't take children out to restaurants that aren't oriented for families with young children.

As far as the cell phone goes... The only time they really bother me is in movies or in lectures/classes. I've never been near anyone who just let it ring though... My phone goes on vibrate in restaurants and gets turned off during movies.

Ryan
 
I work at a restaurant, and let me tell you, you had every right to tell them politely if they would be quieter. it's actually the responsibility of the staff to see problems like that and fix them before the customers have to do it themselves.
 
haha, i think like 2 people said "quite" when they meant "quiet".

anyways i agree with the annoying kids and people don't do their job as a parent and control them.

i'm not disagreeing with you about the cell phone. but it's never really bothered me when people talk on them at restaurants. restaurants are usually kind of loud anyways and as long as they're not shouting, they're holding a conversation with someone just as they would with the person they're eating with right? it's not like people aren't supposed to talk at a restaurant like a movie theater.

so what exactly bothers you guys about the cell phone? not trying to stir things up, just curious on what the exact reasons are. as long as someone has a valid reason to back up their opinion, i'm always willing to listen. none of that "just because" answers.
 
When he said take it outside you should have gone outside and beat the crap out of him smashed his cell phone. Then have the manager call the cops and say he attacked you and you defended yourself...😀
 
Originally posted by: jonnyjack
haha, i think like 2 people said "quite" when they meant "quiet".
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Yeah, that was the funniest thing about this thread. Anyhow, I'm glad you yelled at those parents.
 
The reply about not being able to afford a cell phone was pretty stupid. Mine just gets turned off in most settings or put on vibrate. I wish someone would say that to me, I show them mine, my wife's & 13 year old's cell.

I would have done things a little differently (of course hindsight is always 20/20) but I would have asked the waiter to move me, and then asked for a break on the bill.

Our kids are expected to behave in public, My oldest used to throw fits @ the checkout line when I was doing the weekend daddy gig, ended it once by leaving the stuff in line, literally picking her up like firewood, she was squirming so much, took her to the parking lot & spanked her-end of problem.

We'll let our kids act up @ the table @ home, but remind them that they can't do stuff like that in public.

 
I think that husband should of kicked your ass. Cell phone bothers me but I would ignore it. Its 3yr old child he has to play and you were the same when your parents took to the restaurant at that age. You are being a prick
 
Sorry but life is not fair. You have to deal with things you may not like no matter want. No i do not have kids and never will. I had this problem before but i knew life was not fair so you shouldn't complain. Sorry but its true.

If you can't deal with something as little as that i don't know how you could deal with bigger, unfair life situations.
 
In my opinion you should not have shouted about the cellphone. I hate it when people don't put their cellphones on vibrate in restaurants and movies but that does not mean you should be rude to them either. About the kid well kids will be kids. Instead of making a scene you should have asked the manager to move you to a different table.
 
You went to the Olive Garden expecting a quiet, classy meal?

Lighten up, you shoulda asked for a new table in the first place. You are no more important than them, even if their child is loud and comes as a hiderance to you and your evening. You sure are high strung.
 
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