Poor Service for Women Eating Alone
This happened to me three times within the same week. I request a table for one and am seated. In 2 of the 3 cases, I was given a menu. I waited 7-10 minutes before anyone brought water (and in the third case, the menu). In one case, I had commented on the delay in getting water and the server was then apologetic and efficient. In the other two, I was tempted to go to the police station and file a missing persons report. The most egregious was the one where 3 servers were chatting up a couple 2 tables away, while studiously ignoring me. I eventually flagged one down and she said, "I'll get your server." Five minutes later she herself came back.
It's a stereotype that women eating alone don't tip well. Uh, sheesh, I wonder why? (I did tip well when it came to the one who was apologetic.)
Funny thing is that here (in D.C.) I usually get served very fast when alone, presumably because they are trying to get me out of there quickly.