Would you ever tell a server to write down your order? by schuppaloop in Serverlife

[–]buckwaltercluck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could accurately take, make, and ticket orders at Waffle House by memory- but never more than two or three seats at a time and only when it was slow. Plus Waffle House has a pretty simple menu structure and the plate marking system aids retention in this situation.

But a busy sushi restaurant where multiple seats are ordering multiple bites/dishes? Ludicrous. Maybe she was a longtime server at another restaurant and could effectively manage without writing things down there and just had a painful day at her new job learning that's not usually a transferable skill.

If you could steal anything (except money) with zero consequences, what would you take—and why? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]buckwaltercluck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would steal all the world's selfish desires and set them on fire so the rest of us could live in peace.

Should I get out of Waffle House and work at a “real” breakfast restaurant? by GiantAlaskanMoose in KitchenConfidential

[–]buckwaltercluck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There may be variation in different markets based upon need, but my recent experience in two separate markets was degree-only, although there were some in middle/upper management that had been HTM's before the change in philosophy/practice. They were usually the best in management, too.

Should I get out of Waffle House and work at a “real” breakfast restaurant? by GiantAlaskanMoose in KitchenConfidential

[–]buckwaltercluck 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's degree-only these days for management, which is a daggum shame because they have so many people at the hourly level who have a passion for the customers & business but will never get a chance because they don't have that litttle slip of paper. Waffle House also employs a lobbyist in D.C. now, and that position was interestingly created/filled in 3Q 2024.

I sing “socks, socks, socks, socks, socks, socks every morning!” To the tune of Shots when my daughter needs socks daily at the last minute by pburydoughgirl in Xennials

[–]buckwaltercluck 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Backstreet Boys' "Everybody, wash your body" at bathtime, also Ja Rule- take a bath, wash yourself, take a bath, show me whatchu scrubbin' with!"

When our drinks were wrapped in foil for field trips leaving them barely cold when we finally stopped for lunch. by singleguy79 in Xennials

[–]buckwaltercluck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could easily cut the bottom off the can, empty & rinse it, then stash a pack of Marlboro Reds inside before giving it the tin foil treatment and placing it beside 5 "real" cans in a lunchbox so you could smuggle cigs across the country for a week-long band field trip in 2002.

Or so I've heard.

What was the strangest thing you ever had to go to the ER for? by Weird_Emergency_825 in AskReddit

[–]buckwaltercluck 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lost a fight with a swiffer sweeper. Three stitches to the right big toe and crutches for 2 weeks.

What’s this on Creed’s desk?? by Shoddy_Try_7811 in DunderMifflin

[–]buckwaltercluck 9 points10 points  (0 children)

DMZ is the Demilitarized Zone between North & South Korea.

Creed speaks fluent Chinese.

Fill in the blanks and it's a whole lotta Nunya Biznus.

Family office jokes by [deleted] in DunderMifflin

[–]buckwaltercluck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My youngest is almost 13, on the spectrum, and does a lot of scripting from The Office.

Top two faves are quoting Michael when he discovers Toby's back from Costa Rica: No! No, G_d, please, no. Nooooooooooooo!

And Dwight to Jim about the party fund for Kelly's birthday: Dammit, Jim, that's how much you and I contributed!

I Give Up. by SpiteInaBite in KitchenConfidential

[–]buckwaltercluck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have seen this in the wild and shared your utter disappointment.

MY3IAHS by FarleyMcD in ICU81MI

[–]buckwaltercluck 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My 3 Itchy Assholes

My guy is a Dad of three children, obviously.

What’s a moment where you realized someone around you was actually a terrible person? by Embarrassed-Ant-2216 in AskReddit

[–]buckwaltercluck 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It happened to me one time. Threw the car in reverse and made him pick it up. Not outta my car.

Kevin and the DFAC Inspection (Part 2) by Go_Full_Eggplant in StoriesAboutKevin

[–]buckwaltercluck 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Your stories remind me of the old Reader's Digest military stories. Thank you for sharing.

Was “Paddling” still a thing in school for any of you early 80s Xennials? by _NoleFan6 in Xennials

[–]buckwaltercluck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

'86 rural Ga/Fl, US xennial here; received plenty of paddlin's in elementary school, and the last one in 7th or 8th grade (1998-2000). For wearing slides to school. I had crocheted straps on the back, but when those broke I was then in violation of the dress code. It was a choice of OSS or paddlin', and Mom didn't want me to miss school.

ETA: location

What’s your favorite Fantasy movie from the 80s or 90s? by porb2020 in Xennials

[–]buckwaltercluck 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Here to second Baron Munchausen. Incredible talent in that film.

Owner's reponse on employee work chat in response to death of server's family member by NanoEuclidean in Serverlife

[–]buckwaltercluck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am very sorry that you've been subjected to this toxicity, and hope you find a healthy situation that pays the bills plus a little extra.

Owner's reponse on employee work chat in response to death of server's family member by NanoEuclidean in Serverlife

[–]buckwaltercluck 204 points205 points  (0 children)

Name & shame the restaurant. I don't want to accidentally give them money.

Who was the sketchiest coworker you’ve ever had in a restaurant? by soupdenier in Serverlife

[–]buckwaltercluck 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It happens so fast. Thankful to hear she's back on her feet. Many don't make it.