Your waiter won't tell you

I think I read the same Reader's Digest. That is so disgusting that someone do that. I try to be nice to the waiter/waitress but I much prefer going to a buffet where I don't have to deal with them much except to have them refill my drink when needed.(I still leave a tip even if I go to a buffet.)

My husband and I try to be nice to our waiter/waitress so that we get good service and nothing weird gets into our food or drink. We also tip according to the service we get so it's a two way street. I don't think I've ever looked for a loogie in my drink or pasta but I'll have to remember to do that the next time.

I really don't think that is true....I have a friend in the restaurant business and waiters and waitresses are watched over by management.....I have heard other rumors too like them peeing in pickle jars etc. It might be a rare occasion that some idiot would do something like that but I wonder where Readers Digest got their info...

I have worked as a waitress a few times over the years and cannot imagine spitting in a customers food!! yuck!!! I do pay alot of attention to the service I receive from the waiter/waitress as this will reflect in the tip that I leave at the end of the meal. If a server is polite and smiles and tries to make you feel comfortable, then they always are rewarded positively.

While I myself have never had to work in the food industry (thank goodness), I have several friends who have and still do. Those people are put under a lot of stress to get your orders right, and to you as quickly as possible, while juggling several other tables' worth of orders and special requests. Now, there are waiters that should get lesser tips than others due to serious issues, but I don't get people who whine and complain to the waiter about their food. The waiter didn't make your food, and could care less; and the chef will be too busy, you know, cooking in order to get your message, so he doesn't care either. That was a bit of a tangent. Anyway, just be polite to your waiters. It's amazing how much effort they'll put into keeping you happy if you do that. Now, on to the actual topic.. I do indeed pay attention to my orders. I'm allergic to cheese, and a lot of things I order tend to automatically come with cheese on them. I specifically have to ask that no cheese be added. Aside from that though, as long as everything's there as described on the menu, I'm happy.

yes thats true. But why you should annoy a waiter to expect sth weired in your food. There is no need for this. It is a both way street. People respect you when you respect them.

Having worked in food service, I am careful to be nice to the staff. Not that I ever did such, but I know that it happens. There was nothing worse than hearing that some one wanted it "special" which was code for "use your imagination". I don't understand why people mistreat restaurant personal; after all, they are touching your food.

That reminds me of Jessie Jackson spitting in white peoples food, how nice of him. I'm sure it happens and if it ever did to me I would loudly say, "GET THE MANAGER!" How about if I'm annoyed with the crappy wait staff, I'll forgo the tip and talk with the manager. That kind of crap ticks me off, I'm not going to pay good money for a crudy waiter and lousy food. "Here's your tip, get a different job."

Good day... Don't you think that those kind of waiters/waitress is too harsh to extract revenge? I mean I have my fair share of bad waiting services like when you need something and raise your hand they pretend they didn't see it. I only criticize a waiter when it is warranted and it is always professional and not personal. If they do what you said they do then they are the one at fault.

grossed! i watched somehting similar on tv like "hidden camera" show. makes me not want to go to restaurants anymore. home cooked meals is still the best, healthy.

Mostly I do not go out for eating. Occasionally I along with family use to. We prefer to order special dish on order and we are careful about this non-sense of waiters. We always oblige them also.

Hi gt The answer is yes. Like you said, itis no surprise about the spitting. But what do you do if something isn't satisfactory? I'm talking about overcooked too runny, or just something that you didn't order. There are times when you have no choice. I refuse to eat something that just isn't right. I think it gives a bad rap to assume that they will all do this. For me I have to trust that this won't happen. So what else does Reader's say? leenie

I always inspect my food carefully. I am always nice to the waiter or waitress. I used to be a waitress myself. i never did anything to anyones food tho. but i know how some ppl can be extremely rude about the goofiest things.

Until now I never had a thought that the waiter could do that to the meal.. From now on I will never let that waiter open my drink or to bring food to me.. I think what would be really disgusting... Thinking about all other times that I could have piss off more that one waiter. oh my!

Oh my god, i will not in any resturant.. but i behave very nicely with the waiters.. even they are human with self respect.. but still i am shocked with what you disclosed now.. So i think i will learn how to cook and eat as many dishes i want thanks and enjoy