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Foot in mouth=$ for me!

SapphireDreamRockSapphireDreamRock member
in February 2012 Moms

In addition to teaching, I waitress a few shifts a week.  Yesterday, I was chatting with one of my customers about our wines (which I love), and mentioned that I was pregnant so I haven't had any for a long time.  She asked how far along I was, and after I shared, she responded with, "Wow, you're 28 weeks?  I never would have guessed!"  To be fair, our uniform is NOT flattering, and it definitely does not show off my (somewhat minimal) bump.  I have a long torso, and even in regular clothes, most people are surprised when I tell them 28 weeks (FTM as well).  So, her reaction wasn't unexpected.  However, her follow up comment was, "I just thought you were chunky."  Ummm....thanks?  I tried to laugh her comment off, but I was a bit shocked to hear it come out of her mouth, especially since I just told her I was pregnant. 

I ended up telling one of the other servers, and we both laughed about it because some people just don't have a filter when it comes to blurting things out.  I chatted with the customer again later, and she kept raving about our food/wine etc., and asked me about the baby and how I've been doing.  She was very pleasant the rest of the time.  She ended up leaving me a $10 tip on a $20 check, with a note that said "Good Luck." 50% tip=forgiveness in my book. I hope she'll think twice before making a comment in the future--especially to someone who could potentially spit in her food (just kidding I've NEVER done that, and NEVER would!!!). 

I hope she comes back again and makes a comment about my ever-growing fat a**.  That's gotta be worth some $ too, right??  Ha ha. 

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  • MrsLindinger0905MrsLindinger0905 member
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    Haha I love your positive attitude!  I've found it's a lot easier to laugh when people say ridiculous things--it's a lot funnier than being offended.

    And, yup, I think the tip would make me feel a lot better!

     

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  • elektra1835elektra1835 member

    imageSapphireDreamRock:
    She ended up leaving me a $10 tip on a $20 check, with a note that said "Good Luck." 50% tip=forgiveness in my book. I hope she'll think twice before making a comment in the future-- 

    I'd forgive her too w/ a tip like that! You're probably right about her not having a filter and just being pron to blurting things out. Maybe she gave you such a big tip b/c she realized that she was kinda rude. But I agree w/ PPs that your attitude is great! I'm sure it makes things like this much easier to deal with!

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  • Mrs_Est11.11.06Mrs_Est11.11.06
    imageelektra1835:

    imageSapphireDreamRock:
    She ended up leaving me a $10 tip on a $20 check, with a note that said "Good Luck." 50% tip=forgiveness in my book. I hope she'll think twice before making a comment in the future-- 

    I'd forgive her too w/ a tip like that! You're probably right about her not having a filter and just being pron to blurting things out. Maybe she gave you such a big tip b/c she realized that she was kinda rude. But I agree w/ PPs that your attitude is great! I'm sure it makes things like this much easier to deal with!

    this!!!

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  • susie2242susie2242 member

    lucky!

    I was waiting on 2 businessmen the other night and at the end of the meal asked if they needed anything else as I was turning to leave the table- the guy's jaw hit the floor and was like "oh wow I didn't notice that before". I sort of laughed and motioned to the belly and said "oh this?" We talked for a minute about if it was my first and I said no, I had a 21 month old son at home.  Then he says something like, "and how old is he??"  I was confused so I said, "who? my husband?" since I had JUST told him my son's age.  He said, "no, screw your husband. oh wait- I guess you already did!" he got a huge laugh out of himself. I sort of just  grinned and walked away.

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  • jennlinjennlin member
    nice!


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