A lot of people who go out to business meeting at restaurant do not know how to be social. They are incredibly rude to the service staff and don’t think that there is anything wrong with this.
When you’re out at a restaurant, be nice to the waiter or waitress. They’re doing their job and are not lower than you just because you’re sitting at the table and they’re providing you a service. (Also, they have the ability to spit in your food. But just an FYI for waitstaff, this is not a good set of social skills either.)
Be fair with them, and don’t ever snap your fingers for them. Waiters are not dogs. Also, calling them things like “garcon” and “sonny boy” are derogatory and will not endear you enough to waiter to make them bring you an extra bowl of bread sticks.
And then there is the subject of tipping. Leave a tip, and not just a measly penny, some pocket lint and a mint. A full 15% tip is expected and customary if the service was adequate. Feel free to leave more if you think the service was exemplary.
Don’t be the restaurant jerk that The Bitchy Waiter writes about so often. Get yourself some restaurant social skills!
