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Do you ever think about this when you eat out? MUST READ

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DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 05/04/2024 17:12

Years ago, I think it was a phone-in radio show show where they were talking about eating out. The caller said they put good-looking, smart people near windows and other prominent positions to entice new customers and I though, really, and started thinking where we were seated last time we ate out, lol

We rarely eat out other than a bite to eat at the local supermarkets unless on hols etc but when on hols, thankfully I have a really good-looking OH
😂and get a seat next to a window unless we don't want it.

I know for a fact that our daughter gets loads of attention from the waiters, male and female because she looks stunning, so it could be true?

Its their business, their choice, but not good practice IMO if it is still true in some places (For the record, I we do get put off if we see loud people and this that talk a lot with their hands and standing up, sitting down and big lol's)

NB: Do you own a restaurant/etc, do you practice stuff like this?

AIBU to think this kind of behaviour by some places that you go to eat to are doing this kind of thing are totally out of order as it should be the personality/behviour and not looks?

From a great newspaper in London - see below

Researchers on Channel 4 show Tricks of the Restaurant Trade discovered the best-looking diners were seated near windows to entice customers while less attractive customers were hidden away near the rear.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/top-london-restaurants-sit-ugly-people-at-the-back-claims-channel-4-show-a3148566.html

Top London restaurants 'sit ugly people at the back'

If you don’t get a window seat at a top London restaurant it could be because you’re too ugly and will put off other customers, a new documentary claims.

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/top-london-restaurants-sit-ugly-people-at-the-back-claims-channel-4-show-a3148566.html

OP posts:
MissHarrietBede · 05/04/2024 20:20

Magnastorm · 05/04/2024 17:30

MUST IGNORE ANOTHER GOADY THREAD FROM OP.

😂

ssd · 05/04/2024 20:18

Op, why did you put MUST READ in your thread title Confused

Hesterbester · 05/04/2024 20:18

saveforthat · 05/04/2024 19:28

Yeah. Everyone on mumsnet has a "stunning"daughter. We are dragged in off the pavement to eat for free in the window as we are so good looking.😁

One of my favourite stealth boasts ever was when someone made a stealth boast/judgy thread about how they just could not understand why people bought clothing with Nike branding because it was all just a bit common and not like it was Chanel or anything.

And a poster chimed I to say they were brought up very poor so brands were out of reach and now that they are their DH were high-earners they still didn't care for brands or designers EXCEPT they had to buy Good American jeans for their DD because she had the exact figure of Gigi Hadid and looked like her too and they were the only jeans that suited her.

But as for the OP, I, aged 46 went out for lunch today with my 67 year old Mother. We're both past our prime and were given a table in the window. I don't think it means much.

Emotionalsupportviper · 05/04/2024 20:17

Mr Viper and I and the two friends we have a meal with every month or so are invariably placed in a discreet booth behind a wall in our favourite restaurant.

If it happens just once more I'm going to punch the waiter, cheeky young bugger! How dare he judge us!

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 05/04/2024 20:15

I've worked in many restaurants and never heard of this.

Moonlitwalk · 05/04/2024 20:13

Zwicky · 05/04/2024 17:27

I’ve sat in millions of window seats and I look like a potato

awwwww this did make me chuckle though (I am sure you dont!!)

BirthdayRainbow · 05/04/2024 20:13

Oh crap, I've just seen who the OP is.

Februaryfeels · 05/04/2024 20:13

FairisleFairy · 05/04/2024 17:21

“Must read” ?

The Mumsnet equivalent of twitter's "BREAKING"
Grin

Calliopespa · 05/04/2024 20:12

I’m so sexy they hang me from the main entrance awning.

BirthdayRainbow · 05/04/2024 20:11

MUST READ

Really?

Iwasafool · 05/04/2024 20:10

Calliopespa · 05/04/2024 20:08

I heard they sit the No Names near the window to preserve the privacy of their elite clientele 🤷🏻‍♀️

That makes sense.

Iwasafool · 05/04/2024 20:10

I wonder what they'd do if they'd sat someone ugly in the window as the place was quiet and someone stunning came in. Would the ugly person be told to move?

Calliopespa · 05/04/2024 20:08

I heard they sit the No Names near the window to preserve the privacy of their elite clientele 🤷🏻‍♀️

ASighMadeOfStone · 05/04/2024 20:08

judgementfail · 05/04/2024 20:02

'MUST READ'
lol
lol
'great newspaper'

Confused

Are you AI 🤖 OP.

AI chatbots don't make grammar and spelling mistakes. I'm the last person on the planet to point those out, but sometimes certain OPs just ask to be told.

ASighMadeOfStone · 05/04/2024 20:06

shrumps · 05/04/2024 19:12

After 20 years on Mumsnet, this may be the post that drives me away 😂

I've thought that every time I open a thread by this one tbh.

judgementfail · 05/04/2024 20:02

'MUST READ'
lol
lol
'great newspaper'

Confused

Are you AI 🤖 OP.

Whatifthehokeycokey · 05/04/2024 19:57

I thought restaurants usually put their first customers by the window, to make the restaurant look full to people passing by.

peakygold · 05/04/2024 19:56

The last time we were in Harrods looking for a spot of lunch, they offered us stools at the bar. Bastards.

andfinallyhereweare · 05/04/2024 19:47

I’m a waitress and we’ve never done this/mentioned this

Stopandlook · 05/04/2024 19:32

I’m stunning - as are all my family. We only eat where other beautiful people eat though so
I’m not sure about your must read observation.

SOxon · 05/04/2024 19:29

Tom’s Diner anyone, Suzanne Vega iconic song from 1981, first MP3,

the antidote perhaps to this nonsense

saveforthat · 05/04/2024 19:28

IClaudine · 05/04/2024 17:16

Nice stealth boast OP!

Yeah. Everyone on mumsnet has a "stunning"daughter. We are dragged in off the pavement to eat for free in the window as we are so good looking.😁

ImOddsAndEnds · 05/04/2024 19:26

5128gap · 05/04/2024 17:40

Absolutely true. DP and I haven't shared a table in years. I'm always in the window and he's out back with the bins.

🤣🤣🤣🤣

SocksAndTheCity · 05/04/2024 19:21

ilovesooty · 05/04/2024 19:08

Tbf though the OP is very self important there's no evidence that it's a man.

Even if the OP hadn't stated it repeatedly in previous (and equally pompous and self regarding) posts, the writing style makes it blindingly clear to anybody who examines text for a living that this is a man posting. If only they were all that obvious.

annoyingboyfriend · 05/04/2024 19:17

Why must I read this utter shite

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