2007-02-06 12:36:07 · 12 answers · asked by wackywaitress2003 3 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
I have no idea, but as a server that is disrespectful to the staff of the restaurant that has to clean it up.
Honestly, sometimes I just want to walk up to those people and ask them if they allow their children to do this at home, or at a friend's house? People just think b/c they are paying for a meal, they can do whatever they want.
I understand kids make messes, and as a server I usually don't get mad. But when food is flying at other tables and lands 5 feet away from where they are sitting, that's extreme.
I HATE when parents just allow their children to pour out the salt and pepper shakers all over the table.
2007-02-06 13:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by Answer Girl 2007 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a server I have asked myself the same question every time I am scrapping pasta off the floor or bisseling up crunched crackers. The only answer I have is that they are eating out. So they don't worry about a mess that they usually would at home because they are taking a break. They may also not want to cause a scene by trying to discipline their children in public. The part that sucks the most is when they don't tip you any extra for cleaning up their kid's mess.
2007-02-06 22:52:41 · answer #2 · answered by Always Hopeful 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Setting Limits with your Strong-Willed Child is
what is needed. it takes disciplining them. It
is hard and often parents are embarrassed to try
in public as the child may get worse, they may
lose control and be reported for child abuse
(hitting the child.. etc...) these children need
repeated correcting and self denial of things
to learn that they cannot always have their way.
Maybe an empty plastic plate may do it. But then
again maybe some diversionary activity, ie;
coloring crayons Note pad at the table ..? There
is a need for acknowledgment of the difficulty
in disciplining these children. See The notes
by Dr. James Dobson. He assures us that not all
children are strong willed- Thank God.
2007-02-06 21:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by a_sojourner_withyou 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder that myself. Parents ignore their kids in restaurants and we get to hear the noise and the food all over us. I always ask to sit in a quiet place away from babies and kids. I love kids but it's not right that we can't have a nice dinner without interruption.
2007-02-07 01:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The parents are not teaching their children the way to behave or eat in a Restaurant.
2007-02-07 06:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by Gina D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Especially the Cherrios. I waitered too. But having a kid, i realize the reason I pay the bucks and go out to eat is so I can just relax and say what the heck, do what you want kids, as long as they dont knock over my glass of wine
2007-02-06 23:19:00 · answer #6 · answered by johnny holmes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they are not respectfully of anything or anyone around them..their kids will turn out the same...and besides, it is not there place and they don't have to clean up......
2007-02-07 12:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by basport_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parents just cant deal with there kids last nigth i wentout to dinenr with my gf and fricken i gto hit in the leg with chiken parmesan alfredo
2007-02-06 20:56:48 · answer #8 · answered by joshsurfs543 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how can they teach their children manners when they dont even know how to spell the word manners??
OR.....
they figure "what the hell?? we're not at home. she gets paid to clean up after me.."
there are some really igornant people out here
2007-02-06 20:49:35 · answer #9 · answered by short fat white girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have never seen kids do that at restaurants but if their parents really let them then their horibble, irresponsible, rude parents. PERIOD
2007-02-06 21:07:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋