So I hadn't planned on writing about my other job on this blog, but after last night I just need to vent a little bit. Like so many others trying to get by these days, I work as a server at night to help supplement my income and save money. Let me tell you guys about one of my tables I waited on last night.
Scene, two moms, four children (ages 18 months to 5), and one grandma. They come and sit in my section, with their toddlers yelling and talking as loudly as their heart desires, getting up and down out of their seats, spitting, and in general leaving a huge mess of breadcrumbs and crayon underneath the table. On top of the subpar table manners they seemed to be instilling in their children, they were quite rude in general.
Parents, nannies, friends, it is not and will never be my intention on this site to tell you how you should or should not raise your children, but as a server and childcare provider I am making a plea to please teach your children proper etiquette when you are dinning out. It is not only frustrating for the person serving you your food but also makes for a less enjoyable experience for the other people dining out.
Here is what I do when I take C and D out to restaurants. We play the manners game and have a competition to see who can do the best at using an inside voice, asking for things politely, and saying please and thank you while we are out to eat. It works great! For a reward, I usually give the winner a sticker or a piece of candy that I have brought along in my "Mary Poppins bag." It is even good to use when C or D has brought a friend along for the day.
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