Comments | bonsaye: new math

bonsaye

new math

May 09, 2007 01:25

Tonight I was at another dinner party, this one in honor of a young coworker's birthday. It was held at P.F. Chang's, an American-oriental restaurant, and unfortunately it felt 180 degrees different than last night's celebration at Olive Garden. Tonight, the food was bland, the service was so-so, the atmosphere was loud and crowded, and there were ( Read more... )

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jeney May 9 2007, 06:32:41 UTC

How WEIRD!

bonsaye May 9 2007, 20:24:47 UTC

I thought of you. No, I really did!

dalissa May 9 2007, 12:17:12 UTC

That's bizarre. Was the computer down or something? I mean, you'd think she'd let the computer figure out what tax and automatic tip is... huh.

bonsaye May 9 2007, 20:21:33 UTC

It was straaaaaaaaaaaaange! The girl was a native English-speaking Anglo, the computers were fine (one was near the table so I kind of watched), it wasn't particularly understaffed, etc. Just one of those things that makes for a good story after the fact.

lajea May 9 2007, 12:34:28 UTC

That's so weird. What a goon. ;)

bonsaye May 9 2007, 20:20:07 UTC

Sorry, dear, but I think that the "Pardon" guy just got replaced as number one in my book of strange servers. ;-)

We will have to make some new memories.

living_water May 9 2007, 17:07:32 UTC

I wish I had been there 'cause after I would have finished talking with the manager, I guarantee that everyone would have received at least a 20% discount for "pain and suffering!" That chic was insane!

bonsaye May 9 2007, 20:18:52 UTC

I'm debating writing a friendly letter.... But usually I'm the type to walk away from the situation and then tell all my friends to avoid the place. Far more dangerous!

vyeter May 9 2007, 17:16:20 UTC

Twas easier to just pay cash ^_^ ... but I know what you mean. Perhaps she didn't know what she was doing. But still, asking how much you want to put on the card? Where did that come from? I was a bit confused about it too... I hadn't thought about recalculating the cost until you mentioned it, but I paid 13$ so I'm not too upset if they charged me more.

And bland food? I don't know about you, but mine wasn't "bland". Perhaps "typical Chinese" but bland? Maybe you eat at higher end restaurants more than I...

bonsaye May 9 2007, 20:17:32 UTC

Hahaha, I eat in hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants more than you do. Yes, you're right, I'm used to things being very flavorful so last night was a surprise. I am glad that you thoroughly enjoyed your chicken! It was good, and thank you for the sample.