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Now, I know this is something that waiters might not have the power to change, but how about not putting whole tables on the same tab to begin with? How is this

Now, I know this is something that waiters might not have the power to change, but how about not putting whole tables on the same tab to begin with? How is this practice even OK? It should be obvious that each person pays for him or herself. When you go shopping with some friends it's not like you have to split a tab just because you are hanging out together. I pay for what I consume, putting us all on the same tab is just being lazy.

bardworx 11y ago
I'm not sure where you're coming from with this comment. Most tables are couples and families...So should you separate a check for husband and wife/brother and sister? How do I know if two guys are together or "together"? Should I ask? I can "guess" if you'll tip 18% or not and if I'm wrong...I'm wrong. If I assume your relationship to another person you're dining with - I might get fired...
- dennisgorelik 11y ago
  You mentioned that your POS allows to split the check 6 ways. So, if you see more than 6 people at the table, then you may ask them how they are going to pay: separately or by one check.
  - bardworx 11y ago
    Makes sense - what would happen if they have 6 and then a 7th joins them afterwards? Should we refuse service? Hypotheticals are everywhere. Usually its easier when tables ask to split a check in the beginning, then the logistics can be figured out and you don't have a situation that OP mentioned. Bit off topic: I had a table, I don't remember how many people but it was large (7-10). One guest joins late and quickly orders her food. Since the rest of the table is already on appetizers, I rush to place the order and get her salad as soon as possible. Once the salad arrives, I check back and, after the guest is satisfied, go to take care of a different table. Maybe two minutes later, the table franticly calls me over and asks if there are mushrooms in the salad, to which I reply "Yes". Calmly, the gentleman to the right of the lady with the salad reaches into his bag, grabs an EpiPen and stabs her. My manager and I look at each other and are mortified - how did this happen? I quickly start to apologize but I had no idea that she was allergic to Mushrooms. While we're freaking out, the table is as cool as the other side of the pillow - everyone just continues eating and the lady is all smiles. Turns out that the entire table are doctors and the lady routinely forgets to mention her allergies. The gentleman, her husband, explains the situation while the lady apologizes for creating a fuss (at this point my manager is as white as a sheet). Even though everything turned out "ok" it was certainly a scary moment. It also relates to your comment - shouldn't I ask each person that comes in about their allergies or is it their responsibility to inform me of their dietary restrictions?

bardworx 11y ago

I'm not sure where you're coming from with this comment. Most tables are couples and families...So should you separate a check for husband and wife/brother and sister? How do I know if two guys are together or "together"? Should I ask? I can "guess" if you'll tip 18% or not and if I'm wrong...I'm wrong. If I assume your relationship to another person you're dining with - I might get fired...

dennisgorelik 11y ago
You mentioned that your POS allows to split the check 6 ways. So, if you see more than 6 people at the table, then you may ask them how they are going to pay: separately or by one check.
- bardworx 11y ago
  Makes sense - what would happen if they have 6 and then a 7th joins them afterwards? Should we refuse service? Hypotheticals are everywhere. Usually its easier when tables ask to split a check in the beginning, then the logistics can be figured out and you don't have a situation that OP mentioned. Bit off topic: I had a table, I don't remember how many people but it was large (7-10). One guest joins late and quickly orders her food. Since the rest of the table is already on appetizers, I rush to place the order and get her salad as soon as possible. Once the salad arrives, I check back and, after the guest is satisfied, go to take care of a different table. Maybe two minutes later, the table franticly calls me over and asks if there are mushrooms in the salad, to which I reply "Yes". Calmly, the gentleman to the right of the lady with the salad reaches into his bag, grabs an EpiPen and stabs her. My manager and I look at each other and are mortified - how did this happen? I quickly start to apologize but I had no idea that she was allergic to Mushrooms. While we're freaking out, the table is as cool as the other side of the pillow - everyone just continues eating and the lady is all smiles. Turns out that the entire table are doctors and the lady routinely forgets to mention her allergies. The gentleman, her husband, explains the situation while the lady apologizes for creating a fuss (at this point my manager is as white as a sheet). Even though everything turned out "ok" it was certainly a scary moment. It also relates to your comment - shouldn't I ask each person that comes in about their allergies or is it their responsibility to inform me of their dietary restrictions?