Re: Waitress: "How does everything taste?"
Dan Abel
Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote:
> A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
> or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
>
> Does the term, "How does everything taste?" kinda throw people off?
> Granted, that's our cue to ask for more drinks or condiments, but do
> I really want to go into detail and tell them how everything tastes?
>
> It really gives me the Willies to hear them ask that - it just comes
> out as so ingenuine, IMO.
That's because it is. Words are not always what they seem. If you run
into somebody you barely know somewhere, and they ask you how you are
doing, you know that's not your cue to explain, in great detail, your
joint problems, your job problems and your marriage problems. You can
pretty much figure out what's appropriate. Same thing with the server.
There're just checking in to see if you want more water, condiments or
the dessert menu.
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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA
da...@sonic.net
Nancy Young
> A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
> or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
Are you kidding? That's a very strange question.
> Does the term, "How does everything taste?" kinda throw people off?
> Granted, that's our cue to ask for more drinks or condiments,
To me they should get a cue because they notice my drink
is empty or I look around for them. Be that as it may, How
does everything taste requires some kind of answer like ...
Good? Yummy? What are they, fishing for a compliment?
> It really gives me the Willies to hear them ask that - it just comes
> out as so ingenuine, IMO.
I can't quite put my finger on it, but it's kind of creepy.
> So last weekend when we were asked "How does everything taste?", we
> both said the sauteed mushrooms were terribly salty and we really
> didn't want them on the table taking up space.
>
> So the waitress offered to rinse them off for us. Duh.
Lovely.
nancy
cybercat
"Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
news:1p7nr7z0ql5nx$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
>A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
> or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
>
> I really want to go into detail and tell them how everything tastes?
>
> out as so ingenuine, IMO.
>
> both said the sauteed mushrooms were terribly salty and we really
> didn't want them on the table taking up space.
>
> So the waitress offered to rinse them off for us. Duh.
>
>
One would expect a "waitress" at such a fine establishment to be much more
savvy.
You think?
Jesus. When you eat at a greasy spoon, spare us the details.
jmcquown
news:1p7nr7z0ql5nx$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
>A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
> or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
>
> Does the term, "How does everything taste?" kinda throw people off?
> Granted, that's our cue to ask for more drinks or condiments, but do
> I really want to go into detail and tell them how everything tastes?
>
> It really gives me the Willies to hear them ask that - it just comes
> out as so ingenuine, IMO.
>
> So last weekend when we were asked "How does everything taste?", we
> both said the sauteed mushrooms were terribly salty and we really
> didn't want them on the table taking up space.
>
> So the waitress offered to rinse them off for us. Duh.
>
> County Line BBQ "On The Lake", Austin TX. Sunday 1/4/09 at 5:10PM.
>
Granted, I don't go out to eat often (I cook better stuff at home for much
less money). But I've never heard a server ask, "How does everything
taste?" Methinks this is a fabrication. It's certainly not a cue to ask
for condiments or beverages. If the food sucks the patrons will let a
server know without being asked.
Maybe you should stop eating in chain restaurants. Your mention of "droids"
clearly indicates you go to places where they have some sort of corporate
script to follow. Try eating in places where the kitchen staff actually
give a shit about whether or not their food is good and the servers aren't
"droids".
Jill
♥ Horry ♥
> Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compost> news:1p7nr7z0ql5nx$.d...@sqwertz.com:
> in rec.food.cooking
>
>> A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
>> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?" or,
>> "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
>>
>> Does the term, "How does everything taste?" kinda throw people off?
>> Granted, that's our cue to ask for more drinks or condiments, but do I
>> really want to go into detail and tell them how everything tastes?
>>
>> It really gives me the Willies to hear them ask that - it just comes
>> out as so ingenuine, IMO.
>
> I dine out a lot and not once has a waitunit asked me "how does
> everything taste"? Not even the chain restaurants. Sure, they all have
> their little 'canned' script when checking back. I think I would laugh
> if they asked me how everything tasted and gone into this lengthy
> diatribe how *I* would change the taste, texture etc. The goal of
> course would be to watch the waitunit's eyes glaze over and try to find
> a way to squirm out of the conversation. "How does everything taste" is
> a little off-putting to me. It's almost like they are experimenting with
> the food and looking for patron feedback.
>
>
>> So last weekend when we were asked "How does everything taste?", we
>> both said the sauteed mushrooms were terribly salty and we really
>> didn't want them on the table taking up space.
>>
>> So the waitress offered to rinse them off for us. Duh.
>
> LOL...
>
>
>> County Line BBQ "On The Lake", Austin TX. Sunday 1/4/09 at 5:10PM.
>
> Is this a chain restaurant?
cat
>A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
> or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
> Does the term, "How does everything taste?" kinda throw people off?
> Granted, that's our cue to ask for more drinks or condiments, but do
> I really want to go into detail and tell them how everything tastes?
I've never heard that.
I think I'd respond, "You'll find out when my review comes out in tomorrow's
paper."
blake murphy
> A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
> or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
>
> Does the term, "How does everything taste?" kinda throw people off?
> Granted, that's our cue to ask for more drinks or condiments, but do
> I really want to go into detail and tell them how everything tastes?
>
> It really gives me the Willies to hear them ask that - it just comes
> out as so ingenuine, IMO.
>
> So last weekend when we were asked "How does everything taste?", we
> both said the sauteed mushrooms were terribly salty and we really
> didn't want them on the table taking up space.
>
> So the waitress offered to rinse them off for us. Duh.
>
> County Line BBQ "On The Lake", Austin TX. Sunday 1/4/09 at 5:10PM.
>
> -sw
that's a new one on me.
your pal,
blake
blake murphy
> Sqwertz wrote:
>> A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
>> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
>> or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
>
> Are you kidding? That's a very strange question.
>
>> Does the term, "How does everything taste?" kinda throw people off?
>> Granted, that's our cue to ask for more drinks or condiments,
>
> To me they should get a cue because they notice my drink
> is empty or I look around for them. Be that as it may, How
> does everything taste requires some kind of answer like ...
> Good? Yummy? What are they, fishing for a compliment?
>
'like ass.'
your pal,
blake
Gregory Morrow
blake murphy wrote:
One wonders if Steve is joshing...
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Greg
Melba's Jammin'
"Michael \"Dog3\"" <don'ta...@donttell.huh> wrote:
> Besides, greasy spoons have the best food sometimes.
>
> Michael
Top Diner on Lyndale Avenue North in Minneapolis. Best hash browns in
town. I don't think they're in business anymore ‹ been years since I
was there.
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December 27, 2008, 7:30 a.m.: "I have fixed my roof,
I have mended my fences; now let the winter winds blow."
Lynn from Fargo
> A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
> or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
>
> Does the term, "How does everything taste?" kinda throw people off?
> Granted, that's our cue to ask for more drinks or condiments, but do
> I really want to go into detail and tell them how everything tastes?
>
> It really gives me the Willies to hear them ask that - it just comes
> out as so ingenuine, IMO.
>
> So last weekend when we were asked "How does everything taste?", we
> both said the sauteed mushrooms were terribly salty and we really
> didn't want them on the table taking up space.
>
> So the waitress offered to rinse them off for us. Duh.
>
> County Line BBQ "On The Lake", Austin TX. Sunday 1/4/09 at 5:10PM.
>
> -sw
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Beats the hell out of "How is everything tasting?" Answer: "I don't
know, I didn't ask it."
Personally, I think I'll switch to the detailed description/review.
Maybe a take off on a wine critique: "The burger has a bold opening
note followed by good body and hints of onion and peach, but the
finish is definitely too "oakey" .
Lynn in Fargo
(former English major)
Melba's Jammin'
<b089cc11-9d1c-4835...@r10g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
Lynn from Fargo <lynn...@i29.net> wrote:
> Beats the hell out of "How is everything tasting?" Answer: "I don't
> know, I didn't ask it." Personally, I think I'll switch to the
> detailed description/review. Maybe a take off on a wine critique:
> "The burger has a bold opening note followed by good body and hints
> of onion and peach, but the finish is definitely too "oakey" .
> Lynn in Fargo
> (former English major)
Go, Lynn!! LOL! (Do you ever listen to Grammar Girl's podcasts?) Last
week on a radio program the host was complimenting the Wine Weenie OTD,
the son of a local liquor/wine store owner. Host saying the son is as
good as his dad. Son recalled that he'd once heard all one needs to be
wine critic is a bottle of wine and a big mouth. :-)
Golden California Girls
>> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
>> or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
>>
>> Does the term, "How does everything taste?" kinda throw people off?
>> Granted, that's our cue to ask for more drinks or condiments, but do
>> I really want to go into detail and tell them how everything tastes?
>>
>> It really gives me the Willies to hear them ask that - it just comes
>> out as so ingenuine, IMO.
>
> everything taste"? Not even the chain restaurants. Sure, they all have
> their little 'canned' script when checking back. I think I would laugh
> if they asked me how everything tasted and gone into this lengthy
> diatribe how *I* would change the taste, texture etc. The goal of course
> would be to watch the waitunit's eyes glaze over and try to find a way to
> squirm out of the conversation. "How does everything taste" is a little
> off-putting to me. It's almost like they are experimenting with the food
> and looking for patron feedback.
>
>> both said the sauteed mushrooms were terribly salty and we really
>> didn't want them on the table taking up space.
>>
>> So the waitress offered to rinse them off for us. Duh.
I've been asked this question in a chain restaurant. I think I was asked
because I ordered an item that was being tested to see if it was going to be
added to the menu chain wide.
I agree the question isn't a normal one from a waitperson, but more normal from
a managerunit who might have a Q/A reason for asking.
Dimitri
"Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
>A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
> or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
Actually although not practiced today the "is everything OK" statement was a
transfer of liability and agreement to pay for the food statement under Old
English Common Law. Up to that point the diner (usually in country Inns)
were allowed to return the food as it may have been spoiled. We need to
remember refrigeration and food preservation is a fairly recent thing.
Dimitri
blake murphy
what do you mean 'former'? haven't you ever heard the question 'are you
now or have you ever been?'
you're branded for life, girlie.
your pal,
blake
Janet Wilder
Being an English major has its perks. When I was a single mom and
couldn't afford more than one drink and paying the sitter to go out
occasionally, I would bet people a drink that they couldn't tell what
language I was speaking. After I lined up an evening's worth of takers,
I recited the prologue (first 18 lines) to "Canterbury Tales" in perfect
Middle English. No one ever guessed I was speaking English. I enjoyed
the beverages. <vbg>
BTW, lots of English Majors memorized that prologue as a course requirement.
Lynn from Fargo
Do you think Beowulf would work?
Lynn in Fargo
Janet Wilder
I think so. That's Old English.
It's "National Let's Be-yotch Slap Jill Month"
Sqwertz wrote:
> jmcquown <j_mc...@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > But I've never heard a server ask, "How does everything
> > taste?" Methinks this is a fabrication.
>
> This is why people think you're such a bitch.
>
> > Maybe you should stop eating in chain restaurants. Your mention of
"droids"
> > clearly indicates you go to places where they have some sort of
corporate
> > script to follow. Try eating in places where the kitchen staff actually
> > give a shit about whether or not their food is good and the servers
aren't
> > "droids".
>
> Unlike you I have friends. And sometimes I go out with these people
> not so much for the food, but for the company.
>
> Now go fuck yourself, you dumb cunt.
Lol...my thoughts *exactly*, Steve...!!!
;-P
--
Best
Greg
congokid
<swe...@cluemail.compost> writes
>A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
>everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?"
>or, "Is everything OK here? <smile>".
It's possible their training has stopped at the point where they try to
avoid asking, or paraphrase, questions to which the answer is a blunt
'yes' or 'no', as the 'no' response pretty much blocks any opening
gambit right away. (I've seen a training video aimed at sales people,
possibly by John Cleese, which made this point).
In the restaurant setting yes/no questions are appropriate when diners
have just commenced eating or are part way through their meals. I'd
expect to be asked 'is everything all right?', or even 'how is your
meal?' or 'how is everything?'.
It's before the customer has ordered, or once they've finished a course,
that the selling up kicks in and the yes/no question (and in particular
the 'no') needs to be avoided.
--
congokid
Eating out in London? Read my tips...
http://congokid.com
blake murphy
good thing the other english majors were too poor to go to the bar.
my girlfriend once had absolutely convinced this yo-yo that she had written
'jabberwocky.' (she was a math major, oddly enough.)
your pal,
blake
blake murphy
> Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compost> news:k2dvu3pcf08e$.d...@sqwertz.com:
> in rec.food.cooking
>
>> "Michael "Dog3"" <don'ta...@donttell.huh> wrote:
>>
>>> I dine out a lot and not once has a waitunit asked me "how does
>>> everything taste"?
>>
>> It's funny how people doubt something that they've never
>> experienced. It's like we have a new breed of Jerry Sauks who live
>> in their own little worlds.
>>
>
> Who the fuck said anything about doubting you? I said I just never
> experienced a waitperson giving me that particular canned phrase. Having a
> low self esteem day Steve?
>
> Michael
well, jill did. it seems he was generalizing from that. i don't think
sheldon has been heard from on the matter.
your pal,
blake
SteveB
manager and cook come over and follow up, and I just say, "Hey, they asked
how the FOOD tastes, not if we wanted anything, or how everything was
going."
Don't ask me if you don't want to know.
Steve
Blinky the Shark
> A few restaurants have trained their wait-droids to ask, "How does
> everything taste?" instead of the usual, "Can I get you anything?" or, "Is
> everything OK here? <smile>".
>
> Does the term, "How does everything taste?" kinda throw people off?
> Granted, that's our cue to ask for more drinks or condiments, but do I
> really want to go into detail and tell them how everything tastes?
"Like chicken."
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Cindy Hamilton
> my girlfriend once had absolutely convinced this yo-yo that she had written
> 'jabberwocky.' (she was a math major, oddly enough.)
Well, Charles Dodgson (Lewis Carroll's real name) was a mathematician.
There's a pleasing symmetry there.
Cindy Hamilton
blake murphy
yep.
your pal,
blake
Gregory Morrow
Michael "Dog3" wrote:
> Sqwertz <swe...@cluemail.compost> news:k2dvu3pcf08e$.d...@sqwertz.com:
> in rec.food.cooking
>
> > "Michael "Dog3"" <don'ta...@donttell.huh> wrote:
> >
> >> I dine out a lot and not once has a waitunit asked me "how does
> >> everything taste"?
> >
> > It's funny how people doubt something that they've never
> > experienced. It's like we have a new breed of Jerry Sauks who live
> > in their own little worlds.
> >
>
> Who the fuck said anything about doubting you? I said I just never
> experienced a waitperson giving me that particular canned phrase. Having a
> low self esteem day Steve?
Nope, he's pondering where to take Jill for her Valentine's Day dinner...
;-)
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Best
Greg
cez1
cess;1260028 Wrote:
> I'm a HRS student. I've learn about the services offer by a waiter. I'll
> share some of my knowledge about it.
> A waiter should pull the chair for the customers, he fills the globets
> or drinking glasses with water, he's the one who's asking the orders
> and also arrange the ordered foods. A waiter should ask how's the taste
> of the foods so that he'll know if the foods are good or not.
Oh, great you've learn a lot in your school.. Before I don't know why
does waiters are asking "how does everything taste? but now I
understand thanks for you r knowledge about it.
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cez1