To Be Fair, Mozzarella Sauce Sounds Amazing
(I work at a restaurant where you follow your pizza down the line and employees customize it for you. I’m blessed to have very few nasty customers and lots of funny ones. In case you’ve never worked in a restaurant, it’s important to note that you get really good at figuring out what people are asking for, even with vague gestures, little English, or the wrong words. Here are some very common conversations:)
Me: “What kind of sauce would you like?”
Customer #1: “Mozzarella.”
Me: “Mozzarella… sauce?”
Customer #1: “Yes.”
(The customer’s friend and I start laughing.)
Customer #1: “Wait! I meant marinara sauce! And mozzarella cheese!”
Me: *still laughing* “I know. You can follow your pizza down the line.”
(Another typical conversation:)
Me: “Okay, so one [signature pizza]. Would you like any salad?”
Customer #2’s Friend: “HA! Does he look like he eats salad?”
Me: “So bacon and ham, and would you like any other meats?”
Customer #2: “Yeah, pineapple.”
Me: *grins* “You mean pepperoni?”
Customer #2: “What? Wait, yes! Pepperoni, not pineapple!”
(And another conversation:)
Me: “Hi! Welcome to [Restaurant]! Have you been here before or would you like me to explain the menu?”
Customer #3: “I want a pizza.”
Me: “Well, that’s a good choice… How about I explain the menu to you?” *after customer orders* “Is that all?”
Customer #3: “Yep!”
Me: *to this customer’s friend* “Would you like to order anything?”
Customer #3’s Friend: “Huh? No, I’m just… Uh… No, thanks…”
Me: “Oh, you’re just here for moral support?”
Everyone: *busts up laughing*
Question of the Week
Have you ever served a bad customer who got what they deserved?
