tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post2043344583404317026..comments2024-03-26T11:27:35.814-07:00Comments on Tom Stephenson: An old man speaksUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-84941925156685938012016-07-23T02:11:20.284-07:002016-07-23T02:11:20.284-07:00The consistantly good waiters here are Eastern Eur...The consistantly good waiters here are Eastern European. Efficient and friendly, without being obsequious.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-57319923246665562382016-07-23T02:09:50.401-07:002016-07-23T02:09:50.401-07:00A lot of restaurants here add a 10% optional '...A lot of restaurants here add a 10% optional 'gratuity' on to the bill, then take it themselves. I always leave cash tips.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-56594014341956184422016-07-23T02:06:07.504-07:002016-07-23T02:06:07.504-07:00It is only a fill-in job for them, which is why th...It is only a fill-in job for them, which is why the professional French waiters are so miserable. They know they have a lifetime of it.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-23890018915414023852016-07-23T00:20:40.942-07:002016-07-23T00:20:40.942-07:00Staff in bars and restaurants around here are gene...Staff in bars and restaurants around here are generally very good; one can't always say the same about the food.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-85749319023932054632016-07-22T23:44:11.638-07:002016-07-22T23:44:11.638-07:00Many waiters here are university-going students an...Many waiters here are university-going students and, as a norm, they do not get tips from customers. My son paid his university fees on a €7,00 per hour wage,and working from 7pm to 1am. <br />Greetings Maria xMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01525028325800849416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-72594804370256254572016-07-22T14:23:32.963-07:002016-07-22T14:23:32.963-07:00I was thinking about those servers, hedging their ...I was thinking about those servers, hedging their bets, trudging as quickly as possible through another night of schlepping armloads of plates and remembering to return for a satisfaction check. I like to think when they are on the other end of the question, they will groan inwardly, think "Gawd," and reply with a smile, "Fine, thank you."Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-44269407075392817042016-07-22T13:10:36.832-07:002016-07-22T13:10:36.832-07:00....... Nor would you if you met her !!! XXXX....... Nor would you if you met her !!! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-653392137879051192016-07-22T13:09:21.093-07:002016-07-22T13:09:21.093-07:00No !!!!! XXXXNo !!!!! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-69898168103304232452016-07-22T12:59:46.712-07:002016-07-22T12:59:46.712-07:00I try not to be rude to the poor bastards. They kn...I try not to be rude to the poor bastards. They know no better.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-59897418133923198472016-07-22T12:59:14.465-07:002016-07-22T12:59:14.465-07:00I probably will, but that's not the pressing i...I probably will, but that's not the pressing issue for me right now. Could you bring yourself to consider that waitress as a friend?Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-88233120695762327452016-07-22T12:58:09.132-07:002016-07-22T12:58:09.132-07:00They care about their gratuities.They care about their gratuities.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-155115472869939382016-07-22T12:57:41.375-07:002016-07-22T12:57:41.375-07:00I have, Joanne, but nobody truly seems to understa...I have, Joanne, but nobody truly seems to understand. Not even the forums.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-81207643632746841142016-07-22T12:44:23.796-07:002016-07-22T12:44:23.796-07:00Why not ask Google about the photos. It mas as wel...Why not ask Google about the photos. It mas as well be called Guru.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-12568371448591235342016-07-22T11:12:30.819-07:002016-07-22T11:12:30.819-07:00I like it when they are attentive.
Less I like th...I like it when they are attentive. <br />Less I like the salespersons habitually chirping "Have a nice day!" - that came up about 10 years ago, and I'm sure they don't care a fig. Brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-71137916673897192902016-07-22T08:56:36.529-07:002016-07-22T08:56:36.529-07:00If you take a new photograph of the church, won...If you take a new photograph of the church, won't it go into the right place when you load it ?<br />I can't bear over-attentive waiters ...... there is a woman waitress at our local pub who virtually sits down with us and joins in the conversation .... I don't think that that is part of the job description ! XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505385214324438018.post-27581801372004230662016-07-22T07:18:28.368-07:002016-07-22T07:18:28.368-07:00I'm sick of overly attentive waiters. It is co...I'm sick of overly attentive waiters. It is considered rude to simply order a meal and eat it in the company of one's chosen companion. Sometimes I stay in simply because I don't have the psychic energy to engage with the waiter. Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865639536906898385noreply@blogger.com