I don't think this SOP in most restaurants I've been in.
Yeah, the SOP I see most often is the waiter will ask you if you're ready for the check.
Oh, yeah, baby, it's snakalicious in here.
Xander ,'Empty Places'
Natter 37: Oddly Enough, We've Had This Conversation Before.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
DXMachina - Jul 15, 2005 4:48:52 am PDT #175 of 10002
You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.
Jesse - Jul 15, 2005 4:49:06 am PDT #176 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
seriously if it is actually "something", I am gonna give my Dr. what for.
Maybe just give the "something" to the doctor. Also: Push fluids. Gargle with salt water. REST. And whatnot.
beekaytee - Jul 15, 2005 4:50:02 am PDT #177 of 10002
Compassionately intolerant
I didn't know about the credit card fee coming out of a waiter's pocket, but I should have. As a small business, I have to pay a not-unsubstantial fee for every credit card transaction my clients make. It's sometimes a painful chunk.
The credit card companies agree with -t, that the ability to use cards attracts customers. What I didn't know before signing up for the service, is that it's 'illegal' (though I suspect that's a strong bit of propoganda on the credit card companies' part) for me to express a preference to my clients for receiving payment by cash or check.
Could that really be legislation?
Jessica - Jul 15, 2005 4:50:11 am PDT #178 of 10002
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Finally watched the Bernard Goldberg interview, and I loved it, even if I did end up feeling kind of sorry for the guy after the commercial break because he was just so clearly out of his league.
Last night's was good too, but my Tivo got the guy's name wrong. (Tivo said it was going to be the other Newsweek reporter who's on all the time. Bad Tivo! No biscuit.)
I'm at home today, FINALLY taking one of my summer Fridays off, and electricians are fixing an outlet in my kitchen that's been dead for three months. (My landlord is refinancing, so she's finally getting her ass in gear and fixing all the various things we've mentioned to her. In September we may even get new doors on the bedroom and bathroom to replace the ones that are there now with big holes in them! Exciting!)
Kat - Jul 15, 2005 4:50:21 am PDT #179 of 10002
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
msbelle, where are you travelling to?
I ask for the check because I'm not usually a lingerer. Usually I'm an eat, pay, leave kind of girl.
msbelle - Jul 15, 2005 4:50:41 am PDT #180 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I did the warm salt water last night. In case anyone has forgotten, it is NASTY.
I am pushing lots of water and right now hot herb tea.
Also, I don't think I want to kiss my Dr. Pretty sure, no.
Kat - Jul 15, 2005 4:51:17 am PDT #181 of 10002
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Beej, that sounds like BS to me. My doctor will take credit cards, but if you pay cash or check she charges less.
Connie Neil - Jul 15, 2005 4:51:23 am PDT #182 of 10002
brillig
Considering the highest class place I've ever been to on my own nickle is Olive Garden, I'm not too concerned about the etiquette of bill delivery. Bankroll a trip to Le Cirque or something for me, and I'll be happy to conduct an investigation.
msbelle - Jul 15, 2005 4:52:26 am PDT #183 of 10002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Trip one is PA.
Trip two is west coast, but we are not sure on exact places yet. It will get finalized today and Monday.
Kat - Jul 15, 2005 4:55:28 am PDT #184 of 10002
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Trip two is west coast, but we are not sure on exact places yet. It will get finalized today and Monday.
oooh! Fancy! I know you'll be swamped but if it is nearby i'd love to see you for a meal.