Hurts so good

I realize that there are probably some people out there who have never gone to a restaurant, and that makes me sad. There is something to be said about going out to eat-you get good food (usually), someone waits on you, and it can be a very nice, and relaxing time. With that being said, those of us who have gone out to eat at a restaurant understand the protocols involved. We understand that the server is not there to be our slave or our servant, that they get paid a very small hourly wage, and tipping is appropriate and warranted because of said wage. If you do not like your service, certain actions can be taken in lieu of giving a good tip, but tipping is still appropriate. If you don't like your service, get a manager, or tell the server what needs to be fixed and give them a chance to redeem themselves.

So, now that we all understand that those who have not been in a restaurant would not understand the above, but those who have, should know the practices and procedures involved. So what I don't understand are those people (and I know who you are-I can spot you a mile away) who are sooooo demanding, treat servers like the scum of the earth, and then do not leave a tip. Do they realize that they are stealing money from you if they don't leave a tip? That at times, it costs you money to serve them? When I have to tip out people based on my sales (which you are contributing to), and the 15-20% is not left, I am reaching out of my own pocket to pay everyone else. So, unless you have the absolute worst service in the world, in which case you would get a free meal anyways if you went along the proper channels, there is NO EXCUSE UNDER THE SUN. This really gets under my skin. Do you think I WANT to bring you breakfast? That if I had a choice, I would wake up at 5:30am just so I can get you coffee? And then have you ask for creamer, even though it's on the table already? Or go get you ketchup (which the smell of at 7am really makes me want to vomit), and when I bring the ketchup to your table, you all of a sudden realize you also need a Pepsi? And when I bring the Pepsi you realize you need water? And when I get back with the water you want a straw? And then you want grapefruit juice? I DO NOT DO THIS FOR MY HEALTH, WHICH IS WHY YOU ALSO DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!

In the adult world that I am part of, it is all right to ask for something if you're paying for the service. If you are not paying for the service (ie tipping), then do not ask me for anything. Got it? If you are going to assume I'm unreasonable and unapproachable and not voice your opinion on your service, then you do not have a right to go against the very reason people even do the job, which is to take home cash so they can pay their bills.

Thank you for listening.