Pissed OFF!
So I waited on some asshole tonight who pissed me off to the point where I came THISCLOSE to hitting him in his face with his menu. As I took it from him, I lifted it right past his face and over his head- as I rolled my eyes in plain view of his friends. Why? You ask… Because he was a fucking douche.
Here’s my thing: As a patron in the restaurant where I work, I am your server. I am not, however, your BITCH. I choose to be a server. I have the schedule that I want and I make good money. I love working with the public; I’m good at it. If you’ve read my blog before, you know that I can be quite witty. (HA!) I am also very friendly and outgoing… in real life. I love meeting and interacting with new people. I want your experience with me to be fun and memorable. I was a bartender for MANY years- which I loved, but grew tired of… So now I’m a “server”. And while I still have the love for the job… my love for assholes has grown thin.
It’s par for the course to entertain an asshole or two; I’m used to that. But tonight’s douche pissed me off to the point where the Mexican/Apache Indian in me could not be held back. I was so pissed off by the way he spoke to me that I had to involve a manger in transferring him to another server. He (manager) ok’d it with a quickness because he’s seen me in rare form, and knew that it was the best thing to do- considering how pissed off I was. While I like to think of myself as an educated, public-friendly individual… I have been known to be quite violent when it comes to people who upset me enough. And I am proud to say that in 18 years in the restaurant/bar business, I’ve only physically injured one patron. (The rest were on my time.)
So the new server, Jenn, took over and Douche was just as rude to her. He even asked her if she was “nicer than the last one”. (Yeah- he meant ME.) And even went as far as to “inform” her that he could have both our jobs. Yeah…. He actually said that. As if it were true. It wasn’t. The only way he could pull that off is if he bought the company. Good luck asshole. It’s world-wide. And I rock at what I do.
That was my night. Completely kick-ass fabulous until I met Mr. King Douche Bag. Who is very lucky that I transferred him before I punched him in the throat and ended his love affair with oxygen. I hate to advocate violence- but being what I am made of… it’s in my genes. And I’ve NEVER been afraid to use it. But on another note…
I own my super cute car, carry one of several gorgeous Coach bags (I also have a killer Prada), wear designer clothes, have an iPhone, and and am capable of hacking you and your computer with just a few keystrokes….
I’m not beneith you because I am your server. I am probably smarter and better dressed than you, outside of my job. (If you’re an asshole.)
I will do everything I can to make your experience fabulous. I want you to be happy. I want you to come back. But if you disrespect me, I will not tolerate it. I’m no one’s bitch. Perhaps there are some 20 year old white girls who will put up with your shit, but this 34 year old Mexican will not.
I just hope I see him out somewhere… so that I can give him a new respect for the people who wait on him. He pissed me off that much.
P.S. If you’re a 20-something white girl… don’t hate-mail me. I’m just sayin’.
Peace and RESPECT YOUR SERVERS!
Edit: I just read this again and it made me cringe a little so I’d like to offer this piece of advice (and insight, interestingly enough): Don’t blog when you’re mad and full of beer. That is all.
Tags: rant, restaurant, server
March 9th, 2008 at 6:31 am
YESSSSSSSS!
Servers unite. I worked for many years as a waitress (this was before the more PC “server” became acceptable). I am so glad you wrote this post to show those assholes out there that we (for I will always carry some waitress in my heart) will not put up with that shit. And I can tell you that as a 20-something white girl, I did not put up with that shit back then, either!
GO!
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March 9th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
On behalf of all your male customers, I sincerely apologize for the behavior of that one male, who deserves to be taken out in the alley and shot in the kneecaps. Such people make ME sick, and I’ve never worked in the restaurant industry (I don’t count “Subway” as part of the restaurant industry - it’s more of a lunchmeat disposal system).
I always go out of my way to be nice to my servers and to tip heavily, because you folks do a job that I could never be so organized and “with it” as to even attempt to do. I admire your sticktoitiveness. Thanks for smiling and taking care of me.
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March 9th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Yeah I feel kind of bad now that I let him piss me off to the point of a nasty blog rant. I almost want to delete the post but it’s how I felt, so I’m not going to.
Thank you JD and Marvin for your support. It is truly appreciated.
March 9th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
People can be so rude when they’re in a restaurant…I’ll never understand it.
I remember one time, when I commuted, people would get off the trains and most would line-up at a coffee shop. The staff were really fast and usually you’d be in and out in no time. But this one day, for whatever reason, it was a bit slower. But to be honest, still fast … just not super fast.
This one guy … a corporate jerk … was 2nd in line and disputed whether or not someone was actually in front of him. He looked at the young girl behind the counter and said “The next time I come here you better not ignore me” I was 2 people behind him and my blood was boiling. The manager came out and apologized but said we take people in order … a verbal debate started. People in line were shuffling and moaning.
Just then myself and a couple of other people started to heckle him, one told the guy to get a fucking life and get the fuck out of line … someone said he was acting like a baby and the adults needed to get to work, I managed to just tell him to get a life and who did he think he was to act like that. It turned into a mob mentality kinda thing! LOL
Anyway, he didn’t let up, he felt he was right. He left. Probably some stock trader or something…jerk.
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March 9th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
omg that was a long comment…sorry! Anyway…I admire what you do for a living..not many have the people skills to do it
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March 10th, 2008 at 12:09 am
Well, you’ve read in my blog just what I do to really rude customers!
And this guys sure qualifies as one …
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March 11th, 2008 at 10:33 am
Daaammmnnn, Girl!! You was pissed!
The service industry sucks sometimes. I did it for a while, and it wasn’t for me. That’s why I always tip 20%–sometimes more when the server pays extra attention to my boys.
I hope you find his ip address and wreak some havoc . . .
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March 11th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
I woulda smacked him! Yup. That’s why I don’t work with the public. I wonder how many not so courteous servers have spit (or worse) in his food?
March 12th, 2008 at 2:39 am
Drowsey - Yeah, I’ve seen my share of ridiculousness, but I’ve never been spoken to the way that ass spoke to me. The worst thing anyone had done up until now (besides general rudeness) is snapping their fingers at me. Without thinking I shot him some stank eye and he stopped, and apologized. lol And good for you for heckling a jackass… People like that need to know that other people don’t think it’s cool to badger service people. Even if it doesn’t faze them. Dumb asses.
Nick - Yes and you’re fabulous for doing so.
Fashion Paramedic - God bless you and the 20% you leave. Your food will always be fresh and tasty! And yeah- I went a little overboard. lol
Kira - I’m sure he’s eaten his share of server DNA. And ick.
March 12th, 2008 at 8:31 am
I have to share this at work:
So now I’m a “server”. And while I still have the love for the job… my love for assholes has grown thin.
Great line.
You’re a better woman than I.
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April 5th, 2008 at 1:25 am
Good Grief, Natural, how did I miss your comment?? How dumb I am. I am gonna check out stainedapron.com for sure… thanks for the link!