Don't Push Appetizers at Me!
Willie wants the servers to try to get the diners to order appetizers to run up the checks. That would really bother me because I go to restaurants with specific ideas of (a) how much I want to spend and (b) how much I want to eat. I'll often not have dessert because I'm too full, and I sometimes take part of my meal home. The last thing I want is someone trying to get me to order an appetizer as well.
He also said to ask diners if they want a cocktail rather than a drink; he says it "sounds better." Well, my drink of choice is iced tea or, if I'm having a burger or pizza or something similar, diet soda. Drink is definitely the operative word that should be used.
I'm a pleasant, polite diner, and I tip well, but I don't spend an arm and a leg on a meal either!
Boo Hoo! Let me wipe away the tears with my PLASTIC hand!--Lindsey McDonald (Angel)