You know whats Not on Roids, but is guaranteed to raise your blood pressure? Dining out! Seriously, why do restaurants insist on perfecting the art of frustrating their customers? It’s a constant battle against annoyance, and after years of suffering, I’ve compiled a list – the definitive Top 10 Most Annoying Things About Dining Out.
First, theres the well-meaning but utterly tone-deaf waitstaff asking “How is everything?” while youre actively wrestling with a burger the size of your head. Like, thanks for pointing out my chewing struggles to the entire room! Then we have restaurants boasting best pizza in Dallas, or even more outrageously, best apple pie in the northern hemisphere! It’s not charming; it’s a gauntlet thrown down. Suddenly, you need to find fault. It ruins the joy of actual discovery.
And dont even get me started on being crammed into a tiny space when the restaurant is practically empty! They seat you between the only two other occupied tables just so the waitstaff can handle it easier.” Privacy? Forget about it. Voices carry, awkward silences abound. Oh, and then there’s the classic: restaurants that fail to post their hours online. Seriously?! You put up a website with photos and menus, but forget to tell me when you’re open?! Its almost insulting! Failing to keep stated opening hours is just adding insult to injury too. Restaurants, please. Just… try.
