Y’all, I know that I said I wasn’t going to be snarky on Only The Good Friday, but sometimes I just can’t stand oozing goodness out of every pore for a whole day. This is one of those times!
Whatever happened to the days when the wait staff at a restaurant stood respectfully at the table to take your order? You remember, don’t you? Back in the old days, they called you “Sir” or Ma’am” instead of saying, “Hey, Guys.” I’m sure they think that their “friendliness” makes our dining experience seem more “intimate.” I beg to differ!
We went to eat at The Outback Steakhouse tonight and were served by a “healthy gal,” as my Mamaw would politely say. She had no reservations about butting into our conversation to ask if we needed anything. That in itself was annoying, but the stance she took as she served us was appalling!
She squatted down beside our table. Yes, I said “squat.” That’s an ugly word, isn’t it? And, it’s an ugly pose! Y’all, this was no ladylike squat, with her knees to the side, either! Her legs were spread wide, which is not a lovely pose for a slim person. In skin tight khakis, every inch of her (ahem) “anatomy” was clearly defined! Do I need to draw y’all a picture here?
Believe me, I don’t want to get that intimate with the wait staff! Your darned tootin’, “‘TAIN’T” a pretty sight while you are eating! Or, any other time for that matter! Gag me!
Along about the third time she did it, I’d had quite enough. I couldn’t help myself, so don’t y’all go blaming me for my actions. When she squatted down, I put on a horrified expression (actually, it wasn’t “put on,” because I was horrified). I stared at her crotch for about five beats and then looked her square in the eye for three more beats before I opened my mouth to speak.
I didn’t have to reprimand her, because my face spoke volumes!
Funny thing — she didn’t squat any more at our table. She stood respectfully beside us when she addressed us!
When it came time to pay the tab, my husband and I discussed her tip. Normally we tip 20%, but we were thinking about giving her “squat.” In the end, we left her a decent tip. But, the tip I’d really like to give her is this:
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How come?
Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww, that’s just plain nasty. What took you so long to say something? Just asking. Have a great weekend. Big hug.
YOU GO GIRL!!! There should be more of you (us) to speak up!!! If their mommas don’t teach them, someone should!!!
I don’t know Annmarie, I think it’s just that she wasn’t “thinking.” If she could have seen herself from MY angle, she would have changed her posture in a hurry, I think. Maybe.
I can live with the hi guys (and ma’ams creep this Yankee right out – I refuse to believe I’m old enough to be a ma’am!), but the squatting I really don’t like. It’s just too strange and very off-putting. Luckily it hasn’t caught on here.
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Hahaha. Well, I think you did better with your friday than I did. I gave it the old college try, though
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And, I appreciate it! which college?
Shelly, It is common at many Outbacks. I wonder if they are trained to do that or if they just do it to hear over the roar or? We’ve actually had them sit down in the booth with us there to take our order….
Sitting down in the booth is one thing. Squatting so I can see every line of her anatomy is another!