do you think it's rude for a waiter/waitress to clear empty dishes while others at the table are still eating?

Answer 1

I think it's o.k. if they are not interrupting conversation and being intrusive.....

Answer 2

Nope. It simply benefits the people eating since they'll have more space. In my opinion, the only time it's rude is when a waiter/waitress clears dishes that are not completely empty yet and you have to tell them that you still need the dish.

Answer 3

Most servers will discreetly remove the empty plates so the customer is not staring at a dirty plate.It is also a part of their job to keep the table looking "tidy" so itl ooks more appealing.In most cases they are not trying to rush you along( although management sometimes encourages the practice). It also makes it easier to serve each course if dirty dishes are removed by them and not "stacked" at the end of the table and the server has to juggle.Most servers will ask before they remove anything from the table.To anyone who thinks their server is being rude just try make a living at it and you''ll get to see people from a different perspective.Some customers are not aware there is a difference beteen service and servitude.To those who have a bigger ego than taste it just validates they have class,too bad it's third.

Answer 4

It is common courtesy to remove dirty dishes from the table. They are doing exactly what they are supposed to. It makes room for other dishes, and keeps a plate with old food on it out of your face. It is part of keeping the guests comfortable while visiting the restaurant.

Answer 5

No.

The service you get in a restaurant is very closely proportional to what you are paying for the experience. If you want better service, go to a better restaurant!

You should never blame waitstaff for anything they do, they are doing as their managers have instructed. They are just doing their job.

You should also remember never to send anything back to be "cooked" more, it will come back with something you don't want to know you are eating in it, even if you are paying $200 a head.

Be nice to your waiter/waitress. You'll both win.

Answer 6

Nope, they're just giving you room at the table. Besides, who wants to look at dirty dishes?
There is a tactful way to do this, most upper echelon restaurants will ask permission to clear to avoid the uncomfortableness of the situation. It also gives them an out, so not to be rude. It gets them bigger tips too!

Answer 7

I think it's fine as long as the waiter/waitress ask for perrmission to clear the dishes.

Answer 8

It's ok to clear empty dishes if they are cluttering up the table. You might need space for desserts later on.

Answer 9

Not at all! maybe the person who is finished eating doesn't want an empty palte sitting in fromt of them. When I worked in the resturant buis. the rule was you see and empty plate get it out of the customers way that way they can have more arm room or whatever.

Answer 10

that's genuinely rude and thoughtless to those eating! Excuse your self, and bypass to the bathing room to blow your nostril. regardless of if no longer on the dinner table, walk away to a minimum of yet another room with out human beings in it to blow your nostril.

Answer 11

That is pretty much a standard practice at most restaurants, However if that offends you, By simply telling your server that you don't want that to happen they will most likely accommodate your wishes.