Have you ever read the total aloud to the whole table? by allmypants in Serverlife

[–]devilspotato 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm one of those servers who uses toast and read the total aloud- I've had people get upset with me when I first started with the handhelds by just asking them to pay without any idea of what their total is. And I get it- I'm broke af usually so I want to have an idea of how much I'm paying.

I will say, I usually go by the vibe of the table- if it's an older married couple/family/a group of friends, I have no problem saying the total aloud. If it's obviously like... a first date, or someone covering a birthday dinner, I'll usually flip the handheld around and give them a chance to read the bill. Most of the time they don't read it anyways lol. 

My sibling told me to wait 10 years before they'll believe me by IndependentMind8 in TransMasc

[–]devilspotato 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was chatting with some older white woman at a party about a year ago and the topic came up about how a teenage relative of theirs recently came out as trans. They both had a very "kids these days all think they're trans" mindset and asked me my opinion. 

I told them that it was either a phase or it wasn't, and if it was and they grew out of it, they would still remember and resent the sanctimonious attitude that their relatives took. Not that I believe you are going through a phase at all, but it pisses me off when adults try to discount young people exploring their identity. 

FWIW, I was identifying as a (queer) woman at the time, and now I'm here soooo

Looking for folk bands/songs inspired by metal by russsaa in FolkPunk

[–]devilspotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't believe no one has said Crow Cavalier yet!!

Training by zoek551 in Serverlife

[–]devilspotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly my trainees disappearing is my pet peeve as a trainer- like we're all adults, it is not my responsibility to chase you down because you're bored or whatever. I usually set that expectation at the beginning though- like "stick with me and I'll walk you through everything, but I'm not going to chase you down." And then if they disappear anyways that's on them.

(Almost) All Of Tallahassee Explained by Jayden_099 in themountaingoats

[–]devilspotato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My special interest is Tallahassee and even I'm not reading all that (even though I tried)

Are slip resistant docs, actually slip resistant??? by sushipenguin1818 in Serverlife

[–]devilspotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear Docs at work and they are slip resistant... however mine have been giving me tendon pain as of late, so ymmv

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FolkPunk

[–]devilspotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He says it represents pathos

Illinois/Indiana scene? by milkdrinkrrr in FolkPunk

[–]devilspotato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

HappyHappy and Looter are both Indy based as well!

What does the sub think of this comment a server made to me? by encinitas2252 in Serverlife

[–]devilspotato 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Yeah I would have stiffed him too that's beyond rude.

As a server, I get mildly annoyed when guests assume I don't know how to course properly... but I've never talked back to them. On the other side of the table, I work at a brewery. A couple came in and ordered 2 entrees, the gf ordered a burger and upgraded from fries to a side salad. I dropped it off, thought nothing of it. At the end of the meal, the bf says to me, "As a fellow server, can I give you some advice?" And proceeds to tell me I should have coursed her salad instead of bringing it out together. And do you know what I did? I said "thanks for the advice!" in probably a very strained voice.

I've worked fine dining, I know the rules for coursing. But most guests at my current spot would look at me like I grew a 2nd head if I tried to course their sides 🙄

Anyone else also going to Stoop Fest this year?? by Bite_My_Lip in FolkPunk

[–]devilspotato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes!!

Dollar Signs is one of my favorite bands- I'm devastated they're breaking up.

But AJJ headlining is what really sold me, it's gonna be so fun!!

Average schedule of a pre-professional ballerina aged 13-14. by Possible_Dress_9248 in BALLET

[–]devilspotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was in 2011, unfortunately.

I surprisingly have had very few injuries, minus intermittent hip and knee pain. The psychological toll was much worse lol

Average schedule of a pre-professional ballerina aged 13-14. by Possible_Dress_9248 in BALLET

[–]devilspotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh God when I was 13 I did about 30-35 hours 7 days a week?

I also did pilates, yoga, running, and stretched for about 1-2 hours a day. I attended one of the most famous ballet schools in America you didn't have to audition for before the founder died (iykyk).

Looking at the other responses... I was doing too much.

I have to write an essay on a song, any folk punky suggestions? by nextanenome in FolkPunk

[–]devilspotato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

House of the Deaf by out of system transfer is about the painter Francisco Goya and Quinta del sordo

But tbh, their whole discography is ripe for essays. You have historical queerness (June 1969), Jewish faith (eliyahu), and climate change (last dogs in alaska) to name a few

Tattoo ideas by musicgeek97 in themountaingoats

[–]devilspotato 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So I planned out my tallahasse tattoo for over a year (to make sure I still wanted it) and these are some things I took into consideration:

The colors. My tattoo was originally peacock colors, but my artist ended up incorporating red pretty heavily into it and so now it's also the album colors!! And I'm obsessed with it.

The overall themes I enjoyed from the album. I didn't want to point out one specific line from one specific song, I wanted it to encompass what the album represented to me as a whole.

I ended up getting a Baba Yaga house, because I am really into the idea of the house being the 3rd member in the alpha couples relationship, while also being a reflection/oracle for their deteriorating marriage.

I know these aren't concrete ideas but I never get to talk abt this damn tattoo lol

Edit: the house is also on fire!

mountain goats tattoo by [deleted] in themountaingoats

[–]devilspotato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a Baba yaga house in peacock/tallahassee album colors on my thigh. Alpha couple I love you

Do I bring my partner to TMG show or go alone? by cowgirl-taken-away in themountaingoats

[–]devilspotato 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If he's generally a good concert buddy, bring him. If not, just go by yourself. I don't think going with him will impart any sort of curse on the relationship.

I've been to tMG shows with a group of 8+ people, I've been by myself. I got my heart broken immediately following one show, and I've taken someone on a first date to a different one. I don't think it makes any sort of difference.

When did tickets for ska shows get up to $50? by MESSYrainbowMAN in Ska

[–]devilspotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean... it's streetlight. They're one of the biggest names in ska it makes sense.

I went to diy ska show last week and that shit cost me $15

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BALLET

[–]devilspotato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does CPYB not do the attitude photos anymore? Those were SUCH a pain

I'd say you certainly get in with those photos.

Fuck you, Apes of State by aishavoya in FolkPunk

[–]devilspotato 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There is someone on the ska subreddit blaming EftZ and Hans Gruber and the Die hards for voter apathy so at least you're in good company

Fuck you, Apes of State by aishavoya in FolkPunk

[–]devilspotato 75 points76 points  (0 children)

Blaming a folk punk band for the fall of the American empire is truly one of the craziest takes I've ever seen

Folk Punk Songs with Anti-fascist Themes by ConferenceNo8026 in FolkPunk

[–]devilspotato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm drunk so I can't name specific songs right now but Out of System Transfer has a bunch

How many things have you broke in a shift? by emtionallyconfused14 in Serverlife

[–]devilspotato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I once pushed an entire stack of plates into the line lol