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I got my hearing professionally checked today and all is normal. But I have difficulty hearing people I am dining with, talking in restaurants. Is it me, or is the music just too damn loud?!

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[–] wuphysics87@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago (7 children)

Off topic, but related to unwanted noise. Why do white waitstaff/restaurants interupt you when you are talking to someone to ask you "How is everything? Everyone doing ok?". removed look at the plate. I haven't touched it since you gave it to me 30 seconds ago. Take a note from Asians. Silently fill the water, observe the vibe, and go if no one says anything. Or some Latino restaurants where they won't do anything unless you explicitly call them over and ask. I'd take loud music you have to shout over if Cindi with a 'i' doesn't interupt conversations.

[–] Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 month ago

That shit annoys me too. I was just at a restaurant today where the waitress would not only interrupt but then linger to babble on and on. Like bitch I'm on a date, fill my drink and fuck off.

I agree, asian places have the best service. Super respectful and I do appreciate that.

[–] NauticalNoodle@lemmy.ml 8 points 1 month ago

It's to ensure your food is up to expectations. Mistakes happen, and a busy dining room dictates a server will help you when they can, not necessarily when you try to flag them down.

[–] anytimesoon@feddit.uk 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Definitely an american thing. I always find it annoying when I travel there. Also, bringing the bill with desert. Let me finish my meal first before giving me hints to get the fuck out

[–] andrewta@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

I can understand where you are coming from, from the other perspective, I have gone into places gotten my food, got my dessert, they don’t bring the bill. 40 minutes later I’m asking a different waiter to get me my check because my waiter never came back.

I’d rather they bring the check right away so I can pay them leave when I want.

[–] xilliah@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago

You'll want to smash both your arms as loud as possible on the table while dominantly starting at them.

Works for me every time.

[–] Leeks@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Rant incoming:

“Fast casual” has ruined dinning. The concept is a volume play of moving as many customers as quick as possible while still giving “personalized service” with the least number of servers possible. Naturally this becomes a race to the bottom with “service” taking the biggest hit since it is the most subjective experience and thus the hardest to measure. The worst part is that most American diners we are slowly lowering expectations in which allows for further reductions in service and makes the experience even worse, but “with prices like these, what can you expect?”

[–] Shialac@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago
[–] JimmyBigSausage@lemm.ee 0 points 1 month ago

Yes they constantly interrupt. Definitely feels like you are there for them versus they are there for your service. Whole new subject.