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Was this comment by the waiter a bit off?

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doriiii · 02/08/2025 08:20

This is something that happened a couple of weeks ago but not sure if I'm being overly sensitive.

Went to meet a few friends for some food in a nice pub. I arrived a bit later due to work hours. When I arrived I asked the waiter where they were sat and he walked me over. I asked if they accepted blue light cards, and he said 'only if you say pretty please'.

It really grossed me out, and I knew he wouldn't have said it to my male friends.

I didn't say anything but did kind of laugh when I said 'right ok'.

AIBU to think it's just a bit of a gross comment?

OP posts:
Anchorage56 · 04/08/2025 16:00

Justchilling07 · 04/08/2025 15:51

@Anchorage56 That makes no sense, so if someone is gay that’s ok then, they can be unprofessional, make inappropriate comments and flirt.
It doesn’t matter what your sexuality is, they’re paid to be professional, their job is to be polite and make all customers feel welcome.If a customer has been offended, it’s ok to say so.

It wasnt me who made the comment, quote the person who did.

OrlandointheWilderness · 04/08/2025 16:08

Bloody hell it’s normal human interaction!

Ashley911 · 04/08/2025 16:11

OrlandointheWilderness · 04/08/2025 16:08

Bloody hell it’s normal human interaction!

I am offended

Calliopespa · 04/08/2025 17:01

Ashley911 · 04/08/2025 16:11

I am offended

Now I am too.

ImGoneUnderground · 04/08/2025 21:09

I hope your tip reflected his comments - or - eg ask 'is the service charge included, or we can tip you directly in cash if you say 'pretty please'?

But it is easy in hindsight to think of the 'prefect reply' to someone being quite rude (probably thinking they were being funny, or oh, so clever, or not thinking at all) - in whatever unexpected situation. x

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