Re: Ordering less expensive entrees

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From: Simon Belmont
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2004 18:41

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Fri, 26 Mar 2004 11:04:41 -0600, frater mus <fratermus@softhome.net> 

>No, but then again I don't give off any "I'm sorry I'm only ordering
>this" vibes, either.
>
>Specifically, no "just", no "only", and no shrinking body language.
>
>Same when I order water to drink (preference, not $$$).  "Water,
>please.  With lemon if you have it."

That has to be a key. If you are ordering it because that is what you
truly want and not because menu prices are dictating what you get,
an attitude prone waiter will only be hurting himself. Screw'em.   :-)

Basically, don't let the server's contempt disturb the mood of your
experience by letting them trigger some sort of insecurity reaction.

99% of the time I order a water at first. Even if I plan to drink wine
I order water first,then look at the wine list while the server is off
getting together the table's drink order. Again, I've never had a
problem with a server's attitude....Though I wouldn't mind giving
lucy's recommendation a try sometime! That sounds like fun!  ;-)




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