Source: BroBible
Summary
Servers on TikTok share their tactics to get customers to pay their bills and leave restaurants quickly. One server, Ariana, asked her fellow service industry workers for advice on how to get customers to pay faster without feeling rushed. The responses ranged from subtle hints to straightforward requests. Some servers use body language, while others blame technology or appeal to the customers’ good nature. Etiquette experts suggest that customers should not stay more than 30 minutes after finishing their meal.
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Servers have tricks up their sleeves to get customers to pay and leave. From “I don’t want to rush you” to “We have to close our systems,” the tactics are varied. Some blame technology, while others use body language. But what if you’re not ready for the check? Etiquette experts say you should leave within 30 minutes of finishing your meal. Anything longer is just rude.
Because, let’s face it, servers need to make a living, and lingering customers are just a big problem.
Author: Evan Null
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