I was appalled on a recent visit to Austin, Texas by the filthy silverware routinely given to diners apparently to get them in and get them out ASAP so more money can be made. These places --Pancake House and one famous Barbeque restaurant whose name I have been fortunate enough to forget -- were NASTY! I don't mean water spots on forks either. I am Texan, but do not remember this in any restaurant in the early 80s before I came to Europe. And now they also expect a 20% tip for service?!? People, I tip for GOOD service and that includes, most especially, sanitary silverware! Do American establishments now condone such barbaric practices as a former diner's spinach hanging off a fork or nasty milky, dried gunk on spoons served to patrons? Are there no standards or pride in a business anymore? Are most Americans uncomplaining to the point of barbarism? It is about STANDARDS, people. If you screw up on silverware, I and many others won't be returning. Ever! Serious responses only.
2006-07-02
04:18:51
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