They don’t look up. They don’t listen. And then they ask, “What was that again?”
It might seem small, but to someone working hard to serve you, it feels like you’re saying: “You’re not worth my attention.”
7. The Last-Minute Crowd: Just One More Table Before Close
The kitchen is closing in five minutes. The staff has been on their feet for hours. The floors are being mopped. And just then — the door swings open.
“Hi! Just the three of us — we’d like to do appetizers, dinner, and maybe dessert if we have time.”
It’s the server’s worst nightmare.
Yes, technically the doors are still open. But being the last customer can mean the staff has to stay long past their scheduled hours. It delays closing procedures and takes precious time from already exhausted workers.
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