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I went to eat with two of my employees for lunch the other day.
It was alot of fun until one of them felt the need to go digging inside of her nose. I offered her a klennex, but she twirled that thing somehow with a pointy twist, and dug out her mirror, and was over there a diggin` for gold...ya` know? We were sitting around eating nachos and cheese, but there came a point that she really needed to head to the bathroom or something, because I am losing my appetite quickly here. Just not cool, the time or place...Good God!!!
Picking your nose in public is rude in general, yet alone next people who are eating!!!
That must be part of Waitressing 101, I swear it never fails, any time I'm out to eat they wait until you've just taken that first bite and your mouth is full to ask how the food is. I think one day I'll just spit it out in my hand and tell her it's delicious, then shove it back in my mouth.
It's definitely taught, I asked a waitress once why they do that and she told me that it was part of her training. The idea is when the first bite is in your mouth and they ask, you don't have to think about it. LOL it is really annoying though!
People who leave their cell phone on during dinner or keep looking at their Blackberry- Unless you're in the emergency services and on call ( and then you can have it on vibrate anyway) it is simply rude as well as a little sad and pathetic that you can't enjoy dinner without a little electronic support.
Kids who play video games at the table- get some manners and learn how to socialise with real human beings - Same goes for adults
Fussy eaters
Loud diners . Does the entire room really need to share every single aspect of your conversation ? I think not
Drunks
People who take an hour to read a menu. I am not kidding a friend of a friend once took 45 minutes to make his mind up on a fairly short menu.
Music in restaurants unless it is very, very low and just in the background. If I wanted to go to a disco I would.
Restaurants who attach more importance to the type of tablecloth or chandelier than the food. I like stylish things as much as the next person but food is the star when you are eating out. Not what kind of cut flowers go well in what vase
Restaurants who insist on having a table by the kitchen door/toilet . Just accept this as dead space, it is not appropriate for dining.
Restaurants who take your credit card details in advance and have a no cancellation policy.
People who book restaurants and do not cancel when they cannot come. That is terrible manners and unfair on the restaurant. I expect the restaurant to be fair minded to me so I will return the favour.
Restaurants who add a tip to your bill surreptitiously hoping you will then tip again.
Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, milk etc... in little plastic containers. I hate those things, they always make me feel like a canteen.
Couples who barely say a word to each other. Actually really common and always puts a dampener on the evening.
Men who wear baseball caps at dinner. TAKE IT OFF. It is not surgically attached to your skull and the sky will not fall on your head if you go bare-headed.
BO in either serving staff or diners. Really off putting. I was once served by a waitress whose neck was actually black in a ring pattern. The food all of a sudden seemed really unappealing .
Restaurants with a TV in the room. Unless it's a sports bar of course.
Restaurants who treat you like lepers if you don't drink alcohol. I am not being cheap, I just do not drink alcohol.
Staff who only remain pleasant to you as long as their tip depends on it and somehow can't be bothered to even say good-bye once the tip has been paid. Incredibly rude. Happens a lot in the US where smiles and service are for sale . It does really infuriate me ( and most European people I know).
Turning the plate round and round (Why?)
Blowing on food
Licking of fingers
Slurping at the food
Sucking in air while putting food in mouth to help cool it down
Using hands to put food in mouth
Making loud chewing and swallowing sounds
Also. Some people stick their tongue out when putting a forkful of food into their mouth. You know, it is OK to just open your month, we don't need or want to see your tongue sticking out thank you.
I am not of course without my own faults, I tend to make a big mess, getting half my food on the table around my plate. I never know how it happens.
People who leave their cell phone on during dinner or keep looking at their Blackberry- Unless you're in the emergency services and on call ( and then you can have it on vibrate anyway) it is simply rude as well as a little sad and pathetic that you can't enjoy dinner without a little electronic support.
Kids who play video games at the table- get some manners and learn how to socialise with real human beings - Same goes for adults
Fussy eaters
Loud diners . Does the entire room really need to share every single aspect of your conversation ? I think not
Drunks
People who take an hour to read a menu. I am not kidding a friend of a friend once took 45 minutes to make his mind up on a fairly short menu.
Music in restaurants unless it is very, very low and just in the background. If I wanted to go to a disco I would.
Restaurants who attach more importance to the type of tablecloth or chandelier than the food. I like stylish things as much as the next person but food is the star when you are eating out. Not what kind of cut flowers go well in what vase
Restaurants who insist on having a table by the kitchen door/toilet . Just accept this as dead space, it is not appropriate for dining.
Restaurants who take your credit card details in advance and have a no cancellation policy.
People who book restaurants and do not cancel when they cannot come. That is terrible manners and unfair on the restaurant. I expect the restaurant to be fair minded to me so I will return the favour.
Restaurants who add a tip to your bill surreptitiously hoping you will then tip again.
Ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, milk etc... in little plastic containers. I hate those things, they always make me feel like a canteen.
Couples who barely say a word to each other. Actually really common and always puts a dampener on the evening.
Men who wear baseball caps at dinner. TAKE IT OFF. It is not surgically attached to your skull and the sky will not fall on your head if you go bare-headed.
BO in either serving staff or diners. Really off putting. I was once served by a waitress whose neck was actually black in a ring pattern. The food all of a sudden seemed really unappealing .
Restaurants with a TV in the room. Unless it's a sports bar of course.
Restaurants who treat you like lepers if you don't drink alcohol. I am not being cheap, I just do not drink alcohol.
Staff who only remain pleasant to you as long as their tip depends on it and somehow can't be bothered to even say good-bye once the tip has been paid. Incredibly rude. Happens a lot in the US where smiles and service are for sale . It does really infuriate me ( and most European people I know).
Wow! And I thought it was funny that people were starring at me because I was eat my french fries with my fingers and a Arthur Treacher's when I was in England. But I did take off my hat and I did place napkin on my lap.
but the worse was when i went out with this one guy (there was never a 2nd date). after he was done eating he took a sip of his water, starting rinsing his mouth with it then swallowed it..... blahhh yuck!!!
Making smacking sounds while eating
Burping
Blowing your nose at the table
Asking my how is my food BEFORE I've had the chance to taste it
The sound of metal (spoon/fork) hitting your teeth while eating
Slurping soup
Elbows on the table
Talking with food in your mouth
Ok...I know I'm weird here but I hate it when I see someone mix their foods up together (no..not the stir fry type). I remember seeing a KFC commercial for a bowl of mashed potatoes, corn and gravy all mixed up together....ugh.
Ill go ditto too, with those disgusting smacking sounds while youre eating! Forgot to add that one earlier.
A loved one who feels comfortable enough in the house hold to sit around the dinner table and rip them off!
Why can`t he have enough respect to get up and leave the table for cryin` out loud? I mean, c`mon..I know that I don`t want to sit there and try to eat while I am smelling his stinkin` ass....its not right!
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