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Fork on the Floor Question


There were some telltale signs that possibly the Michelin reviewers were dining. One was a fork on the floor. Was this some kind of test for the service personnel?

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Yes, it would be if the Michelin reviewers were actually there. At least that was the point the movie was making.

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To answer your question: Yes, the Mich men would place (not drop) a fork on the floor to see if the serving people notice and replace it immediately. To drop it would make a noise and be too obvious.

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Its to see how attentive the waitstaff is in the resturant. Don't sit at a table with a male waiter at Golden Corral. You have to throw a roll at them to get attention for a tea refill.

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