Got no respect at the diner last night. I don't know if the place is overworking their wait staff and she really didn't have the time or if she just takes us for granted since we're regulars but it pissed me off. They screwed up my order which I didn't like but I wasn't going to make a big deal about it. But the waitress never came back to check so even if I'd wanted to complain I couldn't have. Eventually, after I'm finished eating, she comes back and I ask for a refill on my coffee. I wait. Nothing. I get up and go looking for her, no luck. Ask another waitress to tell her I'd like more coffee. I wait. Again, nothing. Finally I get up and try to find a manager. He turns out to be a real dick about it. I tell him I've asked a couple of times for a refill and the waitress is ignoring my request. He's like, 'too fucking bad, she's busy right now, she'll get to you when she's done. Again, I wait. Nothing. Finally she comes over and I just want to get my check and leave.
I don't normally like to make a big deal over shit like this but the general attitude of everyone involved just pissed me off. So this morning I called the diner and asked when the owner would be around so I could come in and talk to him or her. I ended up getting the day manager and told her my sad, sad story. I didn't expect her to actually do anything but she seemed to take my complaint seriously. Of course it's her job to put on a good show for the rubes. I guess we'll see the next time if there's a change in attitude.