December 2009
5 posts
“Can I get as much of a booth as possible?”
– What?
“Can I get a make a order for da takeout?”
– customer on the phone. Nothing has been altered.
“Can I get this martini to go?”
– Older black lady, asking if her second martini can be put into a to-go cup for the road.
“Beef Chow Fun, and hold the fire.”
– customer pointing at the 火 symbol, which means ‘fire’ in Chinese, but spicy in the menu.
Do you have a reservation?
-The following scene takes place at 6pm on a Saturday night. There is already a waiting for tables.-
Hostess: Do you have a reservation? Customer: We do not. Is that a problem? H: Not at all. How many people in your party this evening? C: 40. H: 14? That’ll just be a moment… C: No, 40 people. H: *blank stare*
(For those that don’t understand, you NEVER go to a restaurant on a...