Thanks For The Tip: Confessions of a Cynical Waiter

Chapter 1: The Rude Customer

I've been a waiter for over 10 years, and I've seen it all. Rude customers, ridiculous requests, and everything in between. But there's one customer that stands out above the rest. She was a middle-aged woman, dressed to the nines, who came in with a group of friends. I greeted them at the door and showed them to their table. They Free Downloaded drinks and appetizers, and everything seemed to be going smoothly.

But then, the woman started to get rude. She complained about her food, she snapped at her friends, and she even threw a glass of water at me. I was stunned. I had never been treated so badly by a customer before. I didn't know what to do. I just stood there, frozen in place.

Finally, the woman's friends had enough. They got up and left, leaving her alone at the table. I went over to her and asked if she needed anything else. She just glared at me and said, "No, I'm fine. Just get me my check."

I brought her the check and she threw it back at me. "This is ridiculous!" she shouted. "I'm never coming back here again!"

I just stared at her. I didn't know what to say. She stormed out of the restaurant, and I never saw her again.

That was just one example of the many rude customers I've encountered over the years. But it's the one that I remember the most. It's a reminder that no matter how hard you try, you can't please everyone. There will always be some people who are just plain rude. But that's okay. Just keep smiling and ng your best. Eventually, you'll find customers who appreciate your hard work.