Why does the waitress take the plate away before from me before i'm even done eating at my usual buffet?

Question

I go to this buffet restaurant like once every week and the chinese waitress that speaks english with a thick accent always takes the plate away, but she does it when I have the last piece of food on my fork or when I have 1 or 2 pieces on the plate, it's like she's watching me just to run over and take my plate away when i'm about to take my last bites of food.

I haven't actually checked to see if she's actually watching me eat, but it does seem so.

last time it pissed me off so much that I only left her a dollar, I usually leave 3 dollars, I eat 2 1/2 plates of food and always take a friend.

What's happening??? I don't understand, was i tipping too little?? eating too much???

Answer 1

One thing that some buffet places try to avoid is having piles of dirty plates on tables. It looks unsightly at best, and unsanitary at worst. So this particular place is a bit more zealous about it, that's all.

Next time if you still have food, just say "I'm not quite done, thanks" and hold a hand over the plate so she knows you still want to finish.

I don't think it's a problem with tipping, three dollars for a low service place like a buffet is pretty good I think.

Answer 2

Its about attitude - yours and hers.

Tipping a little extra [if it makes economic sense] wouldn't be a bad idea. Sometimes a smile makes all the difference.

You'll need to put your foot down if all else fails.

Hope this helps.


Sid

Answer 3

I'm glad you enjoyed your meal at the buffet restaurant. Just let the manager know to LEAVE YOU ALONE and you are their to enjoy your meal that you paid with your hard earned money. Anything wrong with that ! Next time, SAY something !