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To think that service in bars and restaurants is abysmal?

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ExercicenformedeZ · 28/02/2025 19:24

Since Covid, I have noticed that bar and restaurant staff seem to think that they are doing you a favour by even acknowledging you. Yet they seem to expect hefty tips! I'm so tired of it.

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Cable1905 · 28/02/2025 19:46

Out in Glasgow yesterday and today and commented on how great the service was across all 4 venues. Thé young people who served us were professional, polite and good fun.

Praying4Peace · 28/02/2025 19:35

My experience of customer service in restaurants/bars has been overwhelmingly positive

TippledPink · 28/02/2025 19:29

Service has definitely got a lot worse. We don't bother going out much as a couple anymore as it's always disappointing.

However I went out with friends yesterday and we ordered 3 soda and limes with our meals, they were disgusting and definitely not soda and lime. He took them off the bill and didn't charge for their replacements (a wine and two cokes). Very unexpected!

AuntieMarys · 28/02/2025 19:26

Depends where you go. We had excellent service in 2 places yesterday. Couldn't fault it