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I am tired of these damn people.

So I wait tables at a pub and as of late people have been really testing my patience. I worked earlier in the day and it was busy as all get out. I was juggling many things at once and this one man wouldn't understand I will be right with you. He kept trying to shout his order at me. He said and I quote "and I said I wanted the bacon burger with pub chips." I had absolutely had it and I said in a very stern voice " and I said I will be right with you." you best believe I gave him direct eye contact as well. Silence. He went silent and I had zero issues the rest of his visit. Oh man and the night before I had a man mad at me that his drink wasn't out yet. Once again it is near Christmas time people of course it's going to be busy pack your patience. I had told him that he needs to be patient and that nothing in this world is instantaneous. If you absolutely cannot wait any longer I will cancel that order. Again quiet as a church mouse. You have to be stern with people and show them you aren't playing around. I do a damn good job and I got many regulars who love having me take care of them but you can't come into a place acting like you own me.
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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
Hospitality is one of the most difficult professions around. I hate it when people think they are entitled to be abusive just because they are about to spend quite a lot of money. I have seen grown men bully teenage girls who are serving them andcreduce them to tears.

The way you handle those situations sounds perfect. Hopefully it will make your job and those of your colleagues more bearable in the future.