What do you expect from a waitress serving you?

Answer 1

Professional, friendly, courteous service gets the best tips from me. If the place is busy, then I understand and tip as much if not more.
--That Cheeky Lad

Answer 2

I expect my server to be polite & friendly. I would like my drink to not get empty, or if it does, to not have to stare my server down to get a refill. I would expect my server to get my order correct (and to not get an attitude if it's not. I understand people make mistakes!). I also would expect that if there's a reason that my order is taking a long time (which happens ALL the time for a variety of reasons beyond his/her control!!) to at least stop by and say something like "I'm really sorry this is taking so long...we are short a cook" or something to that effect - basically letting me know that I haven't been forgotten about. THAT'S good service. I expect to be checked on to make sure everything is okay, and to not be rushed out when I'm done eating. It sounds like a lot, I know, but it really isn't - I expect follow up and courtesy above all else!

Answer 3

The only thing I expect is courtesy. If our food is taking awhile to be prepared, I only ask that someone let me know what is going on. If it takes awhile for our drinks to be refilled, let me know and give a small apology. I'm a very patient person and know that waiters & waitresses have a lot going on at once. Hell, I even take the time to clean up my own mess by stacking plates & cups & always wiping down the table with a napkin... but if I don't get shown the slightest bit of common courtesy then I get a bit miffed.

Answer 4

Friendly behaviour and body language, to have the food served quickly if possible, or be warned when it will take awhile, to have the order repeated if the waitress believes she may have made a mistake or to clarify, to have drinks refreshed, to be checked on after 5 minutes to see if additional things are needed and to have the cheque ready promptly after it is asked for. I hate asking for the cheque and waiting 15 minutes for it to come.

Answer 5

All I would expect is a warm greeting, a smile, some common courtesy and good manners. As an ex waiter i know the pressure they are under. Here is a trick i learnt if a customer is shouting at you then what i used to do was say politely that i will speak to them when they start to act like an adult. Hope this helps

Answer 6

A smile, being polite, and nice as a whole. If the service is good i tip well if it is crappy i don't tip so well. I try to remeber as a customer what it was like to be a server and try to treat the server nicely. I can't stand it when i see people yelling at the server if their order is wrong especially since 75 percent of the time it is the cooks fault.

Answer 7

Great question, but you know what? I've never had a rude waitress - sure, outspoken, twice, exhausted, stressed, let down by the kitchen, occasionally, yes. But without fail they have all done their very best, greeted us warmly, let people know if there's going to be a delay on anything, given them an option, organised milder meals for those who can't eat spicy foods, checked on our tables, offered beverages or drinks, brought jugs of water and wine lists, gone out of their way to add extra people/tables, asked for feedback in time to do something better for us, and waved us goodbye in a friendly manner.

The only times I've been made uncomfortable when dining out is by an odd member of the company I'm with. That I can choose - or not. Table manners can be learnt. Social manners seem to pass some people by.

I've had meals (once) - with people who are openly rude, impatient, greedy, cheap about tipping - to the point of adding up the total and handing back change to people because they think they tipped too much! With someone who would not switch their mobile 'phone off. A guy who kept taking flash photographs of our group eating. With someone who didn't wash properly and smelt. With someone who put everyone down in turn, until four people actually asked to move to a separate table. With someone who kept forgetting their purse and asking the newest person to pay for their meal and their son's meal. Another guy who actually yelled at the waiting staff because his meal wasn't how he liked it at home. And I don't join or include those people for a meal anymore. I heard that they eat in fast-food places alone now. Hope this helps! Sometimes it's up to us to choose who we spend time with, and how they treat others. I don't mind asking someone to behave better, but I do mind that people will tolerate rudeness and invite people like that to join them for a meal. Our group is much happier paying each for their own meal and not tolerating someone who thinks they can be rude and doesn't know what a meal is about - enjoying the company, allowing for differences, and choosing places and menus we'll all enjoy!

Answer 8

I expect her to make me feel welcome to the establishment I have choosen to eat at, listen to my order and get it correct, and serve it to me politely. I also appreciate it when she comes back after a few minutes to check that I have everything I need or want, and brings my check in a timely manner after serving my meal. For these things I typically tip 18-20%.

Answer 9

I expect:
> Timely greeting
> Timeliness of drink order/delivery
> Knowledgeable, courteous, friendly service
> Drinks to stay full
> Verification that the food is ok (2 minutes or 2 bites)
> Prompt delivery and transaction of the check
> Thank You

Answer 10

I expect her or him to be polite, efficient, and to not take any crap. Having waited tables myself, I repect a server who is personal, and if there's a problem they keep me updated. That's all I want.

I hate how people treat restaurant employees. It's like it's the only chance they'll ever get to act like they are a higher class than someone else.