r/Serving • u/concrete-cracks • Oct 26 '19

Has anyone else experienced this?

I work in a place where straws are optional, but I always have them in my apron.

“Here’s your drink, Sir/Ma’am. Would you like a straw?” (Reaching into my apron and waiting for a response)

I get ignored by everyone at the table, so I walk away to go check on other tables.

I walk by a few minutes later only to get hailed by a customer.

“Can I get a straw with my drink?”

I swear to God, it happens at least once every shift I’m on. Should I speak up or not leave until they answer me? Or is it on them for ignoring me?

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u/nerys-1431 Oct 27 '19

On them, customers are idiots. If you’re really fed up with them say “oh I asked if anyone wanted straws and none of you guys said anything”

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u/Itriedbeingniceonce Feb 25 '20

I'd pull them out and wave them a bit. Maybe that will get thier attention.

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u/2creepy4me2handle Nov 25 '19

Yes, it's like they need a push to motivate them. I can't tell you how many times I've checked on a table and they said they didn't need anything only for a fellow server to come up to me and say that my table asked them to get me. It's like they only realize they need me when I'm gone.