Now. . . I used to be a bartender, which might give me a slight difference of opinion. . . but what I would do is. . . .
Server:: Hi I'm _______ and I'll be your server.
Me: Hi, I'm Frank and I'll be your customer.
And then I would spell out my expectations. . . my glass of scotch should never be empty. . . I do not want my main course placed on the table before the appetizer is finished. . .Ash tray emptied (when I was a chain smoker). And that was pretty much my customer presentation. . .
but I would end each presentation saying 'and by the way. . . I'm a hell'uva tipper."
It worked.
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