It is inevitable that every shift will bring at least one or two, but usually more, customer exchanges that make the staff shake their heads. I call these exchanges Buffalo Chicken Nuggets. Really, they are innocent enough on their own. Bottom line: customers sometimes ask stupid questions, make ridiculous comments, or get passive aggressive. And while it is my job to be courteous, sometimes I can't silence the little wise ass cook on my shoulder. Yes, I get a little snarky, particularly when my intelligence is questioned.
Here are a couple BC Nugget exchanges that I've had in the last week - random funny questions, comments or shows of concern for my ineptitude that I just can't let go without a saucy comeback.
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Customer: Are you the chef of the day?
David: I'm a chef everyday.
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Customer (standing directly in front of the soup menu): Do you know the soup of the day?
David: Yes, in fact I do. Thanks for asking.
This exchange can vary from menu to menu, item to item. Here's an example.
Customer (standing in front of the sandwich menu): Do you know the ingredients of this sandwich? You really should know that.
David: Yes, I do know the ingredients.
Customer: Well, what are they?
David: The secret ingredient is TLC. For everything else, we have a handy little menu right there in front of you. Let me know if you have any other questions and I would be happy to help.
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Customer: I would like a hamburger with cheese, a chicken tender kids meal, and a small chili. Oh, would you like me to slow down for you? Can you remember it without writing it down?
David: Don't worry sir. I'm smarter than the average bear.
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Customer: I don't know what that stuff is. What is it?
David: That's a zucchini gratin, ma'am served with a stuffed portobello mushroom.
Customer: Zucchini gratin? What kind of meat is that?
David: Zucchini is a vegetable ma'am.
Customer: What is that stuffed mushroom wrapped in to make it stay like that?
David: That is the mushroom, ma'am.
Customer: I don't think you're right.
David: Fair enough. How about I get you a tuna sandwich?
David: Zucchini is a vegetable ma'am.
Customer: What is that stuffed mushroom wrapped in to make it stay like that?
David: That is the mushroom, ma'am.
Customer: I don't think you're right.
David: Fair enough. How about I get you a tuna sandwich?
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