1. Be attentive. For instance, I was seated at this one place, and the waitress wandered around aimlessly, without realizing that anyone was actually there. If she hadn't been yucking it up with the other staff members, maybe she would have noticed...
2. Be fairly fast. I don't mean you should bust your butt to get back to every table, but when it takes 10 minutes on a slow day to get some bread or maybe a salad...Ehh..
3. Check back as often as you can. When I'm sitting there, waiting for the waitress/waiter to come back because I need some more ____ or they forgot to bring me some ____ or what have you, it gets annoying. Especially if it's needed for the meal (IE, a knife is missing from the table, we need extra napkins, etc.)
4. Try not to argue. Don't be a asskisser but I've had a few instances when the server insists I am wrong (IE, I ordered no mayo on my burger, or no tomatoes on my salad, or whatever - random examples) and will fight as if it's REALLY that important to THEM, or that I am personally insulting them.
5. If I ask you to take a lot of trips back to the kitchen, don't be an ass about it. It might mean you get a bigger tip for your trouble.
6. Try serving with skill. I won't go into it here, but if you know all the proper techniques to serving, and someone notices, it could impact your tip in a good way.
7. Smile a lot. A smiley waitress always helps the mood.
8. Be quick to explain menu items. If someone is confused about a selection, explain it as helpful as you can. If someone askes you what the best _______ at the resturant, or YOUR opinion on something, give it with a smile. It's appreciated.
Just a couple tips.
(Anything for nik's girlfriend.
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