The_Kincardine Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, MixuFixit said: Na it's rude to the folk serving. They've got other tables, folk should pick what they want to eat first and then chat after. Certainly not. If you're in the middle of a conversation just say to the 'server', "I'll let you know when we're ready". Sometimes they still pester you, though, but that's their fault. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Joe Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 hours ago, The_Kincardine said: Certainly not. If you're in the middle of a conversation just say to the 'server', "I'll let you know when we're ready". Sometimes they still pester you, though, but that's their fault. You almost come across as having a sense of entitlement... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Angusfifer said: You almost come across as having a sense of entitlement... He needs time to peruse the wine list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Capital Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 Thinking Facebook and Twitter polls are legitimate ways of gauging public opinion on major issues. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ2 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Thinking that writing “Petition for” makes a tweet a petition. Anyone can start a petition. Just start one or don’t mention them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Angusfifer said: You almost come across as having a sense of entitlement... 1 hour ago, MixuFixit said: Knowing what I know about what happens to people being all superior to waiting staff I'm happy in the knowledge Kincy has drunk a few brandys that the barman dipped his cock in first. Nothing entitled, superior or arsey about saying that you'll let them know when you're ready. If you're in the middle of a conversation it's absolutely fine to finish it before you look at the menu. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest_Man#1 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 9 hours ago, The_Kincardine said: Nothing entitled, superior or arsey about saying that you'll let them know when you're ready. If you're in the middle of a conversation it's absolutely fine to finish it before you look at the menu. If you’re a rude c**t, maybe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 15 hours ago, The_Kincardine said: Certainly not. If you're in the middle of a conversation just say to the 'server', "I'll let you know when we're ready". Sometimes they still pester you, though, but that's their fault. When you're ready to order do you also click your fingers at them or just shout "garcon"? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I can't think of a conversation that would be interesting or important enough to delay the beginning of a transaction to acquire food. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 11 hours ago, The_Kincardine said: Nothing entitled, superior or arsey about saying that you'll let them know when you're ready. If you're in the middle of a conversation it's absolutely fine to finish it before you look at the menu. Asking them to come back when you're ready because you have yet to decide what to order - fine. Asking them to come back when you're ready because you want to finish your discussion - not fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 59 minutes ago, The Moonster said: When you're ready to order do you also click your fingers at them or just shout "garcon"? Both, surely? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 18 minutes ago, hk blues said: Asking them to come back when you're ready because you have yet to decide what to order - fine. Asking them to come back when you're ready because you want to finish your discussion - not fine. So slow readers and the indecisive are allowed time but those in a conversation aren't? That's just odd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsr Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Do you have short-term memory problems or something? Is there a reason you can't put the conversation on pause? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 12 minutes ago, The_Kincardine said: So slow readers and the indecisive are allowed time but those in a conversation aren't? That's just odd. Odd to assume someone is a slow reader just because they haven't decided what to order. Regardless, I just cannot see how you can think sending someone away in order for you to finish your discussion is not rude. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I can. It's because he's a c**t. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, hk blues said: Odd to assume someone is a slow reader just because they haven't decided what to order. Regardless, I just cannot see how you can think sending someone away in order for you to finish your discussion is not rude. We both agree that it's fine to order when you're ready. The only bit we disagree on is the reasons for it and I can't see anything rude about saying, "We've not looked at the menu yet but I'll let you know". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I'm with Kincardine here, don't see much of a problem with it as long as you're not rude about it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 I can. It's because he's a c**t.Moonster with the sort of fast and accurate, brass tacks type assessment you love to see in these scenarios. Really nailed it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Man Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 If an ignorant waitress has the audacity to ask for your order during a conversation... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, The_Kincardine said: We both agree that it's fine to order when you're ready. The only bit we disagree on is the reasons for it and I can't see anything rude about saying, "We've not looked at the menu yet but I'll let you know". It's all about the context I suppose,; if you have had the menus for a while then I'll stick by it seeming rude, if you've only had them a short time then it's obviously a different matter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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