“Turning The Tables: Part Two”

In last week’s entry I talked about who I like to call “The Mute”. The good old server who doesn’t say a word. Gotta love it! The server personality for tonight is entitled “Bubbles”.

This “Bubbles” character is, to put it simply, the polar opposite of “The Mute”. They are really really really really really happy and the world is all candy and unicorns. They must spread this love of life with the whole world starting with their job at the restaurant. But wait, how can we start a shift without a whole lot of caffeine!! Now we’re kicking on all cylinders. Time to greet all my tables.

I certainly hope you’re not thinking that I’m just hating on nice and friendly people now. No, as a matter of fact I’m not. Being nice and friendly is one thing, but when it’s coming at me like a freight train, it can be a bit much. The worst version of this person is the little white girl with the perky personality and the bubbly attitude. Basically every girl from the movie “Clueless”. Use that description of a person and take it with you on this real life example:

Server: “Hiiiii!!! Welcome to ____!!! My name is Lisa (the other times it’s Kelly) and I’ll be helping you all todayyyy!! Can I get a drink to start you off with??? Hmmmm, I’m looking at the lady and thinking mango martini and for youuuuuu a strawberry daquiriiii! How’s that sound??

Guests: “Um, we don’t drink.”

Server: “No probs! We have a really really great menu if you want to check it out….

And blah blah blah. I actually had to stop because I was getting annoyed even typing that. The worst time to get one of these servers is at a nice place while trying to enjoy a quiet romantic dinner out. I’d rather not experience rest and relaxation while getting the Chuckie Cheese happy happy effect.

I have to wonder why they act this way. Why can’t they just be a normal person? This front they put up is unappealing and quite annoying. The type of server I tip the best comes and talks to me like an actual human being. They are cool, calm, collected, and understand how to show a good time.

How do you feel about nails on a chalk board? A three year old screaming? Well, it’s the same exact feeling I get from these kitty cat rainbow delights of living organisms sometimes known as people. It’s funny though, I’d take a “Bubble” over a “Mute” any day of the week. At least they acknowledge your existence.

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