Apparently I am a more difficult customer than I had realized. Now I always try to be kind, and I always tip at least 20% (yes, more for GREAT service). But sometimes I guess I just think toooooo deeeep for some people, especially in the restaurant business.
Actual conversation I had today, at Subway:
"I'll have the 6-inch orchard chicken salad on 9 grain honey oat."
Subway man "Would you like that toasted?"
Me: "Wouldn't that be kind of yucky?"
Subway man: "Yes, ma'am, it would be." loooooooong pause.
Subway man:"So you would not like it toasted, then?"
My dear friend Jessica then reminded me of this conversation, which I had completely forgotten about.
Actual conversation I had about 2 years ago, at Cheesecake Factory (on girls' night out!!) As written by my bestie, Jessica:
Waiter: “What would you like to drink, Miss?”
Liz: “I don’t care, something with mango.”
Waiter: “I’m sorry, we don’t serve mango drinks.”
Liz: “Don’t you have some mango syrup from the bar you can put in lemonade?”
Waiter: ...“Yes.”
Liz: “Okay then” *while she rolls her eyes in boredom*
Waiter: “So what would you like to drink???”
***rest of the night, he makes no eye contact with me (Jess) and ignores me (Jess) with a passion while he humbly makes sure you (Liz) have everything you need***
This whole experience reminds me of a conversation I had at Pier 1 yesterday.
Pier1 Saleswoman: This set of vases is on sale, and they kind of go with the color scheme you have going on."
Me: "Well, those seem to be a shiny coral color. All of the items I placed on the counter are more rustic burnt oranges and golds."
Pier1 Saleswoman: "Well you know, they are on sale."
Me: "I appreciate that....But, I mean....do you really think they match the rustic theme in the room?"
Pier1 Saleswoman: "Well, not really, but they were $79 and now they are on the sale for $12.99"
Me (in my head): "LADY these don't match my theme, they are the wrong color, they are ugly, and I don't care if they are on sale!!!"
Me (out of my mouth): "You know, I'm thinking of getting a large urn to hold some giant bamboo. Do you have any suggestions?"
Pier1 Saleswoman: "So you don't want these vases, then?"
I guess I am just a jerk for assuming that obvious questions need to be answered. :) But honestly for some reason I find that I have these conversations rather frequently. Weird & strange!!! If I ask you something, and you spit out an answer that makes sense, please oh please don't ask me again!!! :)
In all honesty I just find it hilarious. It gives me a daily laugh. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine!!
