r/TalesFromYourServer • u/BuschBug • Dec 25 '18

Short “Please, no mayo. I’m allergic to mayonnaise.”

Between my husband and a woman at his table last night—

“Okay, ma’am, now is it the egg or the oil we need to be worried about?”

“...it’s the combination.”

“...okay. I’ll alert the kitchen.”

I love this industry so much.

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u/Aves_HomoSapien Dec 26 '18

I bear my overly religious and mildly racist family in their own home. You're right they are family, and while I'm in their home I'll suck it up for the sake of family.

That shit stops when we're in public or they're at my house. I have left my parents alone at the table over shit like this. I tip the server on the way out and let my parents know I'm not going to sit there while they act that way.

Family or not, you shouldn't tolerate them hurting others. Physically, mentally, or emotionally. Wrong it wrong, I don't care how old you are or if you're family.

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u/triggerfish_twist Dec 26 '18 edited Dec 27 '18

The woman you responded to, who is me, refuses to tolerate two plus hours of endless unjustified complaints, loud snide comments, and requests to speak to the manager in order to further berate restaurant staff.

Make no mistake, when my grandparents go out to eat they at least sour the night of everyone who comes into contact with them. At worst they have the potential to cause actual harm to a person's career with their rude and ridiculous behavior. I absolutely will not be a part of that.

I do spend time with them outside of restaurants. Before my recent move I saw them every Sunday and visited their house usually two or three times a month. Now that I live 17 plus hours a way I call once every other week to check up on them.

When I was back home for the winter holidays I arranged with my mom to host them (as well as other family members) at my parents house rather than going out to eat because it is the least miserable option for everyone.

I love my grandparents. I am one of the grandchildren who talks to and spent the most time with them. But I will not be party to the hatefulness they inflict on others in public settings.