2006-11-20 01:17:20 · 14 answers · asked by forest lover 2 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
I believe it's a tradition to bring good luck. In some countries they break the dish on purpose then applaud to show their approval of any demons being pushed out...kiind of like saying "bless you" when someone sneezes...
2006-11-20 01:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by beetlejuice49423 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never ever applaud that. When I was a server it happened to me (it's happened to everyone I swear) and the best thing to do is just clean it up and act as if nothing happened. Which is hard to do with all eyes on you AND clapping. If I were in a restaurant and someone broke something, I'd just go back to eating and not stare. That's the polite thing to do.
2006-11-20 03:11:11 · answer #2 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think (hope) it means, "been there done that", whether at home or out we applaud you to make you feel a little more comfortable that you are not the only one that has had a bad day, or were a little clumsy. In the back of the house I am sure it is the same from management on down that this has happened to all at one time or another.
2006-11-20 01:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by lin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's an old Greek tradition and it means good luck when someone breaks a dish.
2006-11-20 02:32:10 · answer #4 · answered by NONAME 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's funny. I'm a server and I know all of us do it when we break one. It's better than laughing at them. And it breaks up the tension and embarresement. Plus, once the waiters start clapping it gives a cue to the dining room customers who are thinking..."should I laugh or would that be rude?"
2006-11-20 03:54:25 · answer #5 · answered by felixandme 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a form of sarcasm that shows no respect for the feelings of the food server.
2006-11-20 02:46:44 · answer #6 · answered by my_elusive_shadow 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't clap when I hear the staff breaking dishes/glasses but I do say :
JOB OPENING!
2006-11-23 09:53:33 · answer #7 · answered by Sunnee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We did this in aggie camp. It is kind of like saying, it's ok, and to keep the attention off of the person who broke it.
2006-11-20 02:26:01 · answer #8 · answered by passionfire2k4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think to joke about it helps the embarrassed person not feel as bad.
2006-11-20 01:59:16 · answer #9 · answered by Zoey 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Because they are childish and seeing someone else make a mistake bolsters their pathetic egos.
2006-11-20 01:21:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋