Lack of Customer Service Values in Eureka (San Francisco, Arcata: income, college)

[FrozenSnow85]

I have been in the Eureka/Humboldt county area for a couple of months now and am shocked by the lack of customer service around here. People seem to dawdle, ignore you, give sub-par service and it seems to be the norm rather than the exception. I understand that I can't expect awesome service everywhere I go, but come on people. Boyfriend and I are excellent tippers, normally giving at least 20% if not more if the service is out of this world. Would it kill these people to try and earn it?! Seriously, what gives in this area?

[eureka1]

It sounds like you're talking about restaurants. Can't help you- I eat out a lot and always get excellent service. This is a low-income area and they really depend on those tips. I do notice the service is worse in Arcata but that's because the help is mostly college kids,lots of turnover.

[TheDragonslayer]

Have you tried the Gon Sea near Target, the service there is usually very good and the food is great. Try a few restaurants in Ferndale before you give up. Trinidad has a few nice places too. But I will say this, we had to stay a few days in San Francisco a week ago and the service stinks there too.

[FrozenSnow85]

Thanks for the replies. Nice to know it isn't just this area! No, I haven't tried Gon Sea, but will deliberate with the SO, sounds like a good place.