If you are seated by young children at a restaurant is it rude to ask for a different table. If my hubby and I go out to dinner to have a "grown up night out" I do not want to sit next to screaming or poorly behaved kids. I realize children have the right to eat out too, I am a mom that enjoys time out with the family. However when I'm out without kids, I prefer to be without kids.
2007-04-04 12:37:19 · 26 answers · asked by michelle g 2 in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
No, as long as your paying you have the right to choose where you want to sit. If the attendants cannot respect that, they don't deserve your business.
2007-04-04 13:02:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. You are paying for a meal, so you should enjoy it. I am sure there are rude ways to go about it, but if you just politely ask to switch spaces, especially if this is before the meal even starts, then I don't see it as a problem. Recently I asked to be changed where I was sitting, because there were two of us out to dinner, and they sat us at this HUGE table where I felt like I was eating alone, so I asked for a smaller booth or table for two, and even though there were several open and I asked nicely, I could tell the employee was annoyed. So I can see why you ask. But, all in all, you are the one having the time out, and paying money to enjoy not just the food, but the entire experience, so be polite, and I don't think it would matter.
2007-04-05 16:35:35 · answer #2 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked in the buisness for years as a server. Im glad you mentioned the kids because that is the only reason, in my opinion, that this is acceptable. The big problem with this is that the servers are on a rotation. If you ask for a different table, this not only messes up the hostesses order, but the server that was supposed to be seated can miss out on some good money, that is if you were to tip 20% ( like you should for good service)
2007-04-04 13:14:57 · answer #3 · answered by fishermanatedogg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are out with your husband for dinner alone, without your children, time then no, I don't think it is rude. The fact that you are asking for opinions proves that you are not trying to be ugly. I am a stay at home mom and my husband and I rarely go out without the kids, but when we do, I would rather not sit by children who's parents have not taught them manners enough to act properly in a restaurant and I love children, all children. SO, pass me the thumbs down everyone....Just being honest.
2007-04-04 12:59:37 · answer #4 · answered by mom of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest asking before you are seated. I really don't think that the parents who are out with their "badly behaved" children feel that great about their child screaming or anything either. Maybe try to ask before you are seated if you think it will be a problem. I totally understand because I have two young children and it is hard to get out and when I do I really don't want to hear everyones children but it isn't really possible to go out and have a "quiet evening out" Unless you go to a really expensive resturant where children don't go.
2007-04-04 13:21:26 · answer #5 · answered by AJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it's not rude to ask to be seated elsewhere, but I never have. I look at the situation like free entertainment. To us it's fun to watch embarrased parents try to deal with the situation. Why do you think the "nanny" shows on TV are so popular. I guess if we ever had kids we might think differently, but until then, we enjoy the show.
2007-04-04 14:06:58 · answer #6 · answered by james j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not rude, as long as you politely ask for a table in a quieter section. We have done that many times, and the server has never been offended, at least that we can tell. If they are offended, so what? When dining out, you are not only paying for the food and the service, but the atmosphere as well.
2007-04-04 13:27:40 · answer #7 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think it is rude at all. i think it is your right as a customer to request to be seated elsewhere. especially if you are having a special night out with your hubby!!!!
my favourite places are restaurants that don't allow kids. not enough of those establishments in my opinion. there are so many family restaurants, i don't think it is absurb to want to go and eat somewhere where you don't have to listen to screaming kids or have kids run around your table.
definitely make the most of your evenings out with your hubby and request to be moved if anything gets in the way of that!!
2007-04-04 12:42:47 · answer #8 · answered by kittycat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never use the word "rude" its too much of a southern thing for me...
but no, its not wrong to request another table when u go out..u should be comfortable and be able to enjoy the night out that ur paying for...ive often asked for another table when the host tries to sit me in a clump of other diners when there are plenty more open tables not sitting on top of each other
2007-04-07 08:44:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been a waitress and I am also a mother. I understand how you feel! I do not think it is at all rude to request a different table. In fact, I have done it before! As long as you're friendly about it, the hostess won't care either way! Don't worry about it; it's fine.
2007-04-06 12:56:32 · answer #10 · answered by Maggie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I often ask for a booth, as I prefer them. If you are seated by children........ I would go ahead & request another table.
I also ask to be seated someplace else if the restaurant has a smoking section & somehow I get seated right next to the group of ASHTRAY people!!
2007-04-05 06:22:30 · answer #11 · answered by ilovepoison2820 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋