Want humorous pictures about serving in your Facebook newsfeed? Â Of course you do. Â The best way to do that is to check out the Restaurant Laughs Facebook Page and like it. Â There are lots of fun graphics to share with your friends. Â They range anywhere from moderately amusing to F’n hilarious. Â So go check it […]
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Random Thoughts From A Server 50
This note was jotted down after a particularly fun coffee adventure. Â I personally prefer my coffee slightly above body temperature. Â I drink coffee for caffeine. Â If it is too hot, then I must wait to drink it. Â This is a horrible tease and one that stretches the limits of my patience. Â This is the strongest […]
Random Thoughts From A Server 49
Pavlov trained his dogs to salivate anytime a bell rang. Â The way he did it was to ring a bell and then feed the dogs. Â Eventually, they salivated at the sound of the bell even when food was not provided. Â This is now called a Pavlovian response. A bonus piece of kibble should be provided […]
Vintage Posts: Why Not To Date Co-Workers
This post caused me so much grief that I almost deleted it.  I have written posts attacking mega companies like Darden and Groupon with less reaction.  I have written posts going after TV stars and major TV networks with less reaction.  I have written posts calling  out my boss (at the time) with less […]
Random Thoughts From A Server 48
Allergies have become a hotter issue in restaurants than at any time I can recall. Â While I have great sympathy for those that are allergic to food items, the abuse of the word by picky eaters has made it more and more difficult for those with legitimate allergies. Â Restaurants will bend over backwards for people […]
About The Author
David Hayden was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He took his first serving job in 1996. Since that time, he has worked for over a dozen different restaurant companies. He has held both hourly and salaried positions at independent and corporate restaurants. He has waited on over 100,000 guests and trained hundreds of servers. He has been named "Best Server in Kansas City" the last three years by the local weekly paper.
