I always stack my used dishes and silverware etc. when I eat out so the server can clear them away easily. People always think this is because I used to be a waiter but I never was - I just can’t stand that awkward stretch of time where I have to stare awkwardly off in the distance with a forced half-smile on my face while the server gathers everything together. I’ve overheard servers saying “yeah, he’s a stacker” but I’m not sure if that’s good or bad.
I’ve overheard servers saying “yeah, he’s a stacker” but I’m not sure if that’s good or bad.
The times I’ve had my server friends mention this I won’t lie it’s usually a bad thing lol. Most servers are particular in how the dishes are stacked and your average diner isn’t going to do it right.
Can you ask your server friends how to properly stack dishes, and then update me? Until then I’m gonna be hella self-conscious every time I go out to eat
This is such a toughie for me. In fancy joints, they might take it as a point of frustration on your part: “ugh, this service is slow to clear the table; get this mess away from me *stacks plates*”. Or, even worse, that you’re doing their job for them.
I always stack my used dishes and silverware etc. when I eat out so the server can clear them away easily. People always think this is because I used to be a waiter but I never was - I just can’t stand that awkward stretch of time where I have to stare awkwardly off in the distance with a forced half-smile on my face while the server gathers everything together. I’ve overheard servers saying “yeah, he’s a stacker” but I’m not sure if that’s good or bad.
The times I’ve had my server friends mention this I won’t lie it’s usually a bad thing lol. Most servers are particular in how the dishes are stacked and your average diner isn’t going to do it right.
Can you ask your server friends how to properly stack dishes, and then update me? Until then I’m gonna be hella self-conscious every time I go out to eat
This is such a toughie for me. In fancy joints, they might take it as a point of frustration on your part: “ugh, this service is slow to clear the table; get this mess away from me *stacks plates*”. Or, even worse, that you’re doing their job for them.
But in a place like Waffle House, I’ll do it.