Originally Posted by magexpect
Some of my friends know that I love to eat and everytime I visit them, they want to take me out to the best restaurants. Some of these are sometimes very trendy places and therefore very busy.
Most of the time the experience is spoiled because the waiters rush us. They want to get the table as soon as possible for other patrons.
I clearly hate that, especially if it is a four course dinner, I like to take my time and order each of my courses after I have finished the previous one. Waiters do not like that at all. Am I the one in the wrong or should I stick to my habit and enjoy my dinner the way I want?
now I agree you shouldn't feel rushed...but on the the other hand it's completely unfair to the waiter if you and your guests hog up a prime table for the night. usually they are onyl given 3 table stations, and if you hog one, you're cutting their tip by at least a third...have a heart, go back to your friend's house for conversation