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have any other women noticed this?

When I go to diners either alone or with my kids or even with girlfriends I get bad service. I get ignored and walked past even if I try to flag them down for refills or for the bill or a takeout box. However, when I had a man in my life if I went with him to those same places and had those same waitresses I'd get good service. These silly little girls they got working seem to think that man present means flirty flirty and net a bigger tip. No honey as a woman I have money to spend too and I deserve the same level of service you give to any man that comes through those doors. Went out to dinner at a diner with my mother today. She got her hair done and we decided to go out because she looked good. Totally ignored even when I called out to the waitress politely she totally wouldn't look at me. I had to get another waitresses attention to be able to get my bill and a to go box. I noticed any table that had a man present at it got refills and better service from the waitress I had. I didn't leave a very good tip because you blatantly ignored me and my mother who even tried getting her attention. Place wasn't even busy either.
Jenny1234 · 51-55, F
I’ve experienced that a few times. Most recently was at a Swiss chalet 3 weeks ago with my son. The hostess seated us but the waitresses didn’t bring us menus didn’t even acknowledge existence. After 10 minutes we walked out and went to another place across the street
Sapio · 51-55, M
@Jenny1234 good that you walked out. It just sucks that you had to waste ten to fifteen minutes at that place when you could've just went across the street in the first place.
Jenny1234 · 51-55, F
@Sapio it was my son’s idea to actually walk out. I probably would’ve waited another five or 10 minutes.
Sapio · 51-55, M
@Jenny1234 your son was right in his decision. You should've at least been offered a beverage within the ten minutes you sat down.
I haven't noticed that. The service varies whether I'm with a man or not. I have noticed certain waitresses will talk directly to my husband and not me when he's with me. Little do they know I'm the reason he gives better tips. Usually he's fine giving the bare minimum. So buttering him up isn't going to do anything lol.
blackdiamonds · 36-40, F
@midnightrose Exactly, as women we too have a say and have our own money to spend. When I was with my son's father there was many time they put the bill in front of him to pay but I was the one who was really paying. Hell he would ask me what to leave for a tip half the time.
Sapio · 51-55, M
Honestly, I worked in the hospitality industry and I'll say in the situation you mentioned above, you should've left no tip at all. I probably would've walked out of the establishment.
blackdiamonds · 36-40, F
@Sapio I was very close to walking up to the hostess/cashier podium and asking the carry out girl for my bill.
Sapio · 51-55, M
@blackdiamonds I bet, man or no man, you deserve good service.
Not really, some young people are just unfriendly in general and that’s because they don’t care. Higher paid restaurants and treat their staff well will have better staff there. Also just because you’re a woman that might only like men, you shouldn’t be immune to laughing and smiling even flirting with a waitress some like it. Whenever a waitress flirted with me I found it hilarious and actually put me in a good mood.
wildbill83 · 36-40, M
it's the same for guys...

If we go somewhere alone, women don't give us the time of day...

but if we have kids, spouse, gf, etc. with us; they practically throw themselves at us... 🤔
blackdiamonds · 36-40, F
@wildbill83 Huh I didn't know solo men experienced this too.
WhyThooo · 31-35
@wildbill83 That's different. Because women aren't safe around males.
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blackdiamonds · 36-40, F
@SomeMichGuy I had a feeling she may have been new/newer and she was very young. I wanted to give the benefit of the doubt.
@blackdiamonds And then complain anyway? lmao
blackdiamonds · 36-40, F
@SomeMichGuy I'm just not going back. They lost my business.
HumanEarth · 56-60, F
Noted this when sitting at table and I see a table with a single lady there or just women at the table. I actually stood up and walked up to the waitress and said to them. "Hey that table been trying to get your attention"
KiwiDan · 31-35, M
While I don't understand American tipping culture, it sounds like she deserved nothing at all given how bad service was for you
blackdiamonds · 36-40, F
@KiwiDan It started off fine enough. She forgot our soups and my mother politely reminded her about the soups when our dinners were brought out. My mom had the girl put them in to go containers so we can have them later. Mistakes happen and we were cool with it. It was like after that she just completely ignored us.
Oh... Half the restaurant would know if I was getting crappy service.

I only put up with so much because I didn't even get that working in retail.
TexChik · F
I have gotten up and found the manager and asked for a refill. That tends to take care of it.
One of the many reasons I hate going out alone.
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