Originally Posted by
oneant
I don't know about the rest of you, but if I'm being ignored in a restaurant and I'm "pot-commited" so to speak (already received the food), I get up and go find someone and tell them what I need. Sure, I shouldn't have to. But if it comes down to that or sitting there cursing the lack of attention, I'll make the trek.
Usually, the service picks up after that and a tip, even a smaller one, is earned.
I've had situations where after being seated, I've been ignored for quite a while, with servers walking past, but no one stopping to take an order/ask about drinks, etc. If that happens, I typically go back to the hostess desk, and ask to be reseated, in an area where I might obtain service.