What Northern Colorado Restaurant Workers Want You To Stop Doing

When I was in college, I, like many others, waited tables. I worked at Bennigan's in Fort Collins. It was hard work, but I loved it. I had some amazing customers, but I also had some real nightmares.

If you've ever waited tables, you know there are some things customers will do that drive you crazy. Let's take a look at just a few things the wait staff wish you would stop doing.

Please stop

I remember this first one because it used to drive me absolutely crazy. Please tell me you aren't someone who snaps at the wait staff. Just please. There is nothing more degrading than having a customer, or anyone for that matter, snap their fingers to call you over. Don't do it.

Maybe it's because I have had kids since my waitressing days, but something that used to bother me was always people who let their kids destroy that table. And then I had kids and understood that sometimes kids get crazy and it happens. But even with 3 kids under my belt, I always made it a point to do a quick pickup before we pay the check.

And finally, splitting the check among a large group and not telling your server until after the meal is finished. Might not be a huge deal to you, but it's a nightmare when you're having to dissect the bill.

So please, if you go out to eat, be kind and do NOT do these things.