Originally Posted by
Springs1
WHY do you feel it's the server's responsiblity to let the customer know such a thing? The customer should be responsible to be PREPARED that no credit cards may not be accepted. Sorry, but it's true. NO SERVER SHOULD HAVE TO TELL THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT!! EVERY CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING THE BILL, so it's up to the CUSTOMER to ALWAYS HAVE A "BACK-UP PLAN" of some sort. The server is just following what their manager told them to do, that is it.
If the restaurant is an exception in not taking credit cards, it has a common-sense obligation to make this clear to customers before they order, either on the door or on the menu, preferably both. Where I live, I'd say that 99.9% of restaurants take credit cards. Those that don't make this clear to their customers. Same thing for when the machines go down.
By your lights, I should be walking around with over 200 euros on me at all times, just in case. That is not wise from a security standpoint. When I run into a situation that is unexpectedly cash-only, I just go to an ATM. And you know what, people are understanding because they know that the situation is unusual.
Finally, please stop SHOUTING.