is it bad manner's to clean plates and have them stacked up and ready ,for the waitress .i think it's nice to help, what do you think?
2006-07-19 07:08:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Ireland ➔ Other - Ireland
my daughter is a waitress, she would be glad of the help... especially when she's serving at a function and a table might have 40 people at it and limited space.. it makes life easier at large events..
2006-07-19 07:15:57 · update #1
I like to do it, but everyone else thinks I am crazy. I often get thanked by the wait/bus staff. I think it's great.
2006-07-23 01:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by spudric13 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I see what you are saying about it helping the waiter/waitress but that is their job, they don't come to work and help you.
Yes it is bad manners and if you are in a good restaurant, you will be appreciated more by staff if you show good manners.
You should also never take your plate from the waiter/waitress, just leave them to put it down on the table in front of you.
Hope this helps!
2006-07-19 14:17:02 · answer #2 · answered by Little_Chicken 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most restaurants, it's not a problem at all. I worked as a waitress at a reasonably decent restaurant, and was always chuffed when customers had done that.
However, in really top notch places, I'd leave it be.
2006-07-19 15:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by yodellingdolphinofkirkwall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is bad form. Just make sure you leave unwanted food along with your knife and fork on the left hand side of your plate and move it slightly away from you, forwards. If you really want to please the waitress, how about a tip.
2006-07-19 14:12:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that is nice, I do that too. I am a very clean person so I cant stand to see everything all over the table, plus, you might put your elbow in some food or something!!
2006-07-19 14:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by Virginia Gal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe technically its bad manners, but I dare say the waitress or waiter doesn't mind at all
2006-07-19 14:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The waitress is paid to do a job,what do you want diners to do,the washing as well,I'm a decorator and I don't expect the walls to be painted when I get to a job
2006-07-19 16:26:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's classed as bad manners. but personaly i agree with the asker here. it is great to help out the waiter / waitress, especialy if you actualy enjoyed the meal.
2006-07-19 14:18:11 · answer #8 · answered by thebestnamesarealreadytaken0909 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not bad manners and they'd probably be very grateful for it. Personally though, I wouldn't do it, because it's a nice change not having to clear up and it's their job anyway. I'm not a neat person at all! ^_^"
2006-07-19 14:14:55 · answer #9 · answered by weresheepie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think thats slightly bad manners even if it is well intended. It spoils the restaurants image a bit too so you aren't really helping the waitor.
2006-07-19 14:12:11 · answer #10 · answered by Gypsophila 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋