tired of this piece of string

On behalf of my profession, I apologise.
(Most of us are really quite nice....)

First off, I love the Weakerthans.
Secondly, I hate that you had a crappy night. Ugh. Here's hoping tonight is extra kind to you. You deserve Constant Amazing.

I used to be a waitress. They shouldn't go out to eat if they can't afford it. I remember nights like this. A table of twenty and separate checks? Most places say no separate checks for tables over six and THEY automatically add on a 20% tip. Don't let the teachers with bad manners really get to your core. You are too good a person. What a bunch of jerks.

I know, i know...i need to let these things slide off. The worst is that two of them walked out without paying after having an argument with the owner (he defended me) and i ended up losing $200.

It's so hard to hold your head up when folks are mean. Some days, it's harder than others.

Good for you for allowing yourself to release that pressure through tears, though, and for giving yourself 30 minutes to pull it together. This of it this way, you could have just swallowed that angst and anger and frustration, carried on with a smile, and then released it on your loved ones. What you did was far preferable, and an absolutely appropriate response to a bunch of folks behaving in a manner that would get them detention if they were one of their students.

All that having been said - stupid customers suck. I have long felt that everyone should have to wait tables for six months of their lives as a requirement to go out to eat and drink.

Sorry about that. I had a really bad day today so I can relate. I cried at home alone for a little while.

Ya, my life is spinning into the bad at the same time and it makes you wonder why people feel the need to act this way ever? Even now when I am trying to hold it together myself and am being treated like trash at walmart and I smile -not the real friendly one but still a real smile- and not jump up and down and scream. I'm so sorry you are being surrounded by idiots who should not be allowed within 60 feet of your children!!! It will get better or you will start giving them a reason to complain and when I was waiting tables, dumping plates cheered me right up every time! ^_^

Ya, my life is spinning into the bad at the same time and it makes you wonder why people feel the need to act this way ever? Even now when I am trying to hold it together myself and am being treated like trash at walmart and I smile -not the real friendly one but still a real smile- and not jump up and down and scream. I'm so sorry you are being surrounded by idiots who should not be allowed within 60 feet of your children!!! It will get better or you will start giving them a reason to complain and when I was waiting tables, dumping plates cheered me right up every time! ^_^

You had every right to break down. No one should treat anyone the way they treated you. You are obviously made of better stuff then they are. They must be bitter, unhappy people.

You had every right to break down. No one should treat anyone the way they treated you. You are obviously made of better stuff than they are. They must be bitter, unhappy people.

My daughter is a waitress...I respect the job so much more now. . People are just down right cruel and self righteous these days. Every once in a while U come across a good one! Hang in there. Tomorrow is another day.

Dopes. Why be uncivilized about it? It wasn't like you stabbed them with a fork or anything! Gah...

It reminds me of a time where I worked around the clock and was getting beat up from every side. I went outside and just sat on the parking lot floor and cried. I feel your pain.

Um, what a bunch of bitches? They went to a fine dining restaurant and what they wanted was Red Robin? Applebees? (Um, Ick.)

Also, hope you get the rest you need.

thank you so much everybody!

i had a great night last night which made up for this one...

There is no way you should be out $200 for the privelege of serving them. You know the name of the school where they work. You're articulate. Write a professional letter to the principle of the school, perhaps cc a copy to the school board, describing the evenings events and how you were shorted $200 on the bill, which will be coming out of your pocket. Teachers in BC must abide by a professional code of ethics, at work and outside. They shouldn't get away with treating you like that.

As a former waitress, I hear you. I remember those tables that you just couldn't please no matter how hard you try. I always, always, gave 100% good service even when I hated every single person who ate. Even killing them with kindness wasn't enough.

Wait staff are the face of the restaurant and the first line for the shit. It sucks a lot of ass sometimes and I find that some people consider it to be a profession of open season. Like you can be an ass to a server and it's okay. It's just so not.

I'm really glad the owner defended you. 20 separate checks?? Even my local IHOP has a limit of 5 separate checks per table/party. I know there are lots of nice teachers out there, but my home schooling pals would be disgusted to hear that TEACHERS were not willing to do the simple math of figuring out a check.

hugs!

Although it was great of your boss to defend you, how come YOU lost $200? Surely that is the boss's concern if customers don't pay - especially when the service was fine. Maybe your boss should contact the principal of the school. Take comfort in the knowledge that the so-called teachers are the deficient human beings in this scenario and hold your head high.

I am a teacher. I served in ordered to get through uni. I found "groups" of teachers difficult. I am thinking a certain personality type gravitates towards teaching in this country(one has to do a lot of school and sucking up to join this profession in this country.) I enjoyed hanging out with colleagues more when I moved to England than here in Canada. Alas I am back in the country though....will I be going out for beers with any teachers anytime soon???? Maybe this could turn into some research

I worked as a waitress at a Pizza Hut. One day a group of army guys came in. They didn't want me to be their waitress, they wanted the cute mexican girl that was my coworker. One guy was so mean to me and even called me prejudice because I teased him about spilling his drink. I just went to the bathroom and cried.

I worked my ass off and got zero for a tip.

Sorry you got treated that way. They should be ashamed.

I never ever forget where I came from. I treat people how I want to be treated.

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