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by lady fuschia on November 14th, 2007
Other people's badly behaved children.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on July 18th, 2008
Crying, screaming, yelling, rude children.
by SusieQ on November 14th, 2007
Asking if everything is o.k. when my mouth is full of food.
by G_tech on July 18th, 2008
Parents who bring the children to a restaurant and basically turn the loose.
People who talk and laugh at such a high level that it makes it impossible for anyone in a 10 table area to hear what the person sitting next to them is saying
Teenagers who come in and think its funny to start a food fight among themselves
a waiter or waitress who acts as though they really don't have the time to be waiting on you, and once they have taken your order and deliver meal, never show up again
when I have to go find my bill!
when paying the bill and the person waiting on me tells me how tried they are and thats why they didn't take the time to wait on me!
depending on the type of problems I encounter, I have been known to contact the corp. office of many restaurants and make complaints from Denny's - Shari's
by Kal-El on November 14th, 2007
Children running around or screaming.
by Penny The Wise on November 14th, 2007
People chewing loudly and with their mouth open. I think it's absolutely disgusting and should be punishable by having their jaw wired shut. I can't even begin to describe how these actions make me feel. It's a very intense rage when people act like wild animals. It's very disgusting.
by singwell-is off researching a lot on November 14th, 2007
The bill at the end! LOL
by Needs some coffee on July 18th, 2008
Parents who can't control their children.
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on July 18th, 2008
People who have no control over their children...
by Sodahead on November 14th, 2007
People talking on their damn cell phone while at the table!
by Pumby umby umpkin Est. 1989 on November 14th, 2007
When they don't offer enough for vegetarians, cause it's rude and ignorant to assume everyone eats meat.
by anonymous for now on November 14th, 2007
Taking forever to get my food. Or when they don't fill up your drinks, etc.
by tomsims on September 3rd, 2008
There is more than one that irritates me and devalues the experience:
- non-dairy creamer
- margarine instead of butter
- store bought bread or rolls
- instant iced tea
- vegetables out of a can
- flimsy napkins
- inadequate lighting
- noise (unless it is part of the character)
- M.S.G.
- too much grease
- undercooked chicken
- overcooked beef
by Penal Colony is wicked marrying Andy on July 18th, 2008
There's way more than one.
- Guys who wear baseball caps while they eat really annoys me, especially if it's a relatively nice restaurant.
- Waitresses who either never check on you, or come by every 10 seconds, and ask you "How is everything?" before you've even taken one bite of your food.
- 7-dollar cocktails that are mostly ice
- Crying babies or toddlers, especially when the parents seem oblivious to the fact that a) their kids are obnoxious, and b) there are OTHER PEOPLE in the restaurant trying to enjoy their meals.
by Catherine on July 18th, 2008
Anybody smoking...Or being loud.uncontrollable kids.
by Marcie on November 14th, 2007
The guy one table over that is having sinus probs so he keeps sucking snot!
They may as well cancel my order at that point, I'm too sick to eat.
by Punny on November 14th, 2007
I hate seeing bus people wiping the chairs and then wiping the table with the same towel...EW...
by Anonymous on November 14th, 2007
The whole concept and experience of dining in a restaurant is something I can't stand.
by rawr.760 on November 14th, 2007
rude service
by leonard on September 13th, 2008
dirty silverware
by Takei-Shihan on September 3rd, 2008
... filth ...
by briggette93 on September 3rd, 2008
rude waitress or waiter
by Mrs.Dufresne on September 3rd, 2008
Impatient, angry, immature individuals that are [unjustifiably] mean and disrespectful to the waitstaff.
by wolverine_X on September 3rd, 2008
the little babbies streaming and running to you and then they run back then they do that again...
by Racerchick67 on August 8th, 2008
kids who jump around in the booths and are loud and crying and their parents who cant control them! ah!
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on July 18th, 2008
Parents who refuse to control their children!!!!
by rigby on July 18th, 2008
ppl that blow their nose, talk on their cell, or let their kids scream
by Squirrel Face on July 18th, 2008
There really isn't much that gets on my nerves. I guess if I found something really horrible in my food. But really that's about it.
by Smart2 is back! Did you miss me? on July 18th, 2008
screaming kids, bad/rude servers, cold food (if it's supposed to be hot)
by waynephaz on July 18th, 2008
People making comments about my partner and I holding hands.
by Cognition aka Cog on June 15th, 2008
Screaming children, especially at a "high end" restaurant where you are going to celebrate a special occasion.
by Lemon 2 go is not bitter or vain on November 14th, 2007
The bill!!!!!!!!
by Jtigger on November 14th, 2007
A dirty, spotty glass.
by Katie on November 14th, 2007
People talking on their cell phone really loud. People blowing their nose at the table. People letting their kids run crazy all over the place. I don't allow those in my home, I certainly don't want to experience them when I am out trying to have a nice meal.
by linsue on November 14th, 2007
Having to tip a waiter/waitress who has not really been up to par. I know that tips are their bread and butter, so never stiff them, but I am tempted to at times......just too nice of me, I guess...
by Drastic on November 14th, 2007
Other people:)
by Voodoo on November 14th, 2007
Most things. I have been working as a waitress for over three years while at uni, and I critizise everything that the staff do, the seating plans, the presentation of the food, etc, etc. I am a misery to go out with...
by Peetee on November 14th, 2007
Weirdo food. All I want is simple stuff, for example, a T-Bone steak, peas, carrots, mash potato, cauliflower with white sauce, gravy. Why is it so hard to find something like that? Yes, usually I want cooked vegies, not a salad. Meat and potatoes is not a meal.
And one thing I really hate is when you order a crayfish but they give you a prawn. There is no substitute for crayfish (or prawn) meat. I want to buy it by the bucket load, not by the teaspoon. I realize its expensive but if I'm only gonna get a teaspoon of meat then I'd rather spend the money on a fish or a steak. Luckily I found a fish and chip shop that makes grilled prawns. They're not perfect but they're close enough. I happily go there, spend fifty bucks and I get a tonne of prawn meat. If I spent fifty bucks at any restaurant, I'd get one supposed lobster which size-wise looks suspiciously like a prawn.
by sammie on September 3rd, 2008
being seated near the rest-rooms or close to the noisy kitchen
by hhhttt on September 3rd, 2008
Children Yelling and Screaming
Waiting for ages for poor food
When a parent will yell at a toddler and hit them
by Anonymous on September 3rd, 2008
Poor service.
Excuses for poor service.
Frozen food passed off as "fresh" or "catch of the day".
Wilting lettuce.
Seafood that tastes like French fries.
Loud, lewd and disgusting language and conversation in a restaurant.
Being overcharged for the quality of food and service received.
When the manager won't speak to you about the lousy food and service.
by Done. never again. on September 3rd, 2008
People blowing their nose into a cloth hanky..seems to happen often at OCB..
by HOUSTONLONELY on September 3rd, 2008
when nasty people be poking their nose, thinking no one is looking.. then lick their fingers.,., uhhhhhhhhhh .. hahah lol...
by katydid15 on September 3rd, 2008
Screaming children.
Loud patrons (when the rest of the people are not loud)
Loud music so you can't have a conversation.
Having to wait forever for service.
by mizuiislife on September 3rd, 2008
Slow or very poor service!
by Candygirl on September 3rd, 2008
I can't stand to sit near someone at another table and hear them repeatly use cuss words like the F word over and over and over when I have my children sitting right there with me. If it is a matter of respect that pepople can't smoke in most restaurants anymore then they should have to watch their mouths too!!
by kirababe on September 3rd, 2008
CHILDREN MISBEHAVING. One other thing (and i'll probably get down rated here for this, but oh well), are overweight/obese people stuffing their faces with the most fattening thing on the menu....that alone can make me lose my appetite no matter how hungry i am.
by MagicSquares on September 3rd, 2008
Young children running around unsupervised
... closely followed by ...
Screaming babies
Bad service
Overpriced food
by princessvanessa on August 8th, 2008
Bad and rude service. At a recent meal we were served our salad/soup, then our entrees, and half way through our meal we were finally able to get the servers attention and asked for our beverages. She haughtily said "I'm just about to get them for you". It was another 8 - 10 minutes before 2 waters, a milk, and Diet Pepsi arrived.
by Annaick on July 18th, 2008
When there is so much noise you cannot hear the person you are dining with...
Ever eat at the House Of Pies?
(Los Feliz California)
by 'Chengdu on December 16th, 2011
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Have you went to Carrows restaurant?
by XT on December 16th, 2011
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When you go out to eat what are some foods you would like to see on the menu but are hard to find?
by merkah on November 17th, 2011
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I know of this...
by Challenger on November 14th, 2007
I was just about to say children.
by anonymous on November 14th, 2007
*shivers* How I hate dem..
by Pumby umby umpkin Est. 1989 on November 14th, 2007
Just what I was thinking!
by Kal-El on November 14th, 2007
Amen, Sister!!
by Smart2 is back! Did you miss me? on July 18th, 2008
As far as those responding to this Q, misbehaved, screaming and out-of-control children seem to be THE MAIN problem.
I thought I was in the minority.
I KNOW when there is a misbehaved or screaming child, if I'm eating there or was working there, I DEFINITELY said something to the parents or grandoparents.
AND IF you REALLY want to "reel in the kids", just mention the safety factor about spilling hot coffee or water on the child or children. THAT gets the child to the table every time.
Very Truly Yours,
Ron Berue
by R_Berue on September 20th, 2008
Yes, I know that parents can't help it if a child starts to get whiny or stacks on a turn but they can help it if they then do nothing about it. They need to take the child outside and calm them down.
by Tenaciouscj on September 20th, 2008