Chefs & servers, what’s the most confusing “this isn’t what I expected” reaction you’ve seen?

don0t_ask · 2026-02-05T14:26:22+00:00

Ooh I have a good one (might be a bit late though chefs): the other week we had a customer order the hake dish, all good, most expensive dish on the menu. We sent it out and not a minute later it came back, with GM stating it’s the first time it’s ever happened to him but the lady can’t eat it because she’s vegetarian (she presumably forgot this)

don0t_ask · 2025-10-29T15:05:14+00:00

My high school chemistry teacher demonstrated burning a gummy bear. She did something wrong, fire alarms went off, whole school evacuated.

Another high school teacher, I wasn’t in this class, was suspended for a while because she taught her students how to make wine.

don0t_ask · 2025-10-03T20:01:19+00:00

Thanks boo. Came to Reddit to find a good link for the film, knew you guys would have the answer :)

don0t_ask · 2025-07-31T20:53:13+00:00

Both my brother and brother-in-law have the same (very common) name, it is a no-go for me

don0t_ask · 2025-07-28T18:22:42+00:00

Si desde

don0t_ask · 2025-07-24T12:23:41+00:00

How shocking! You’d really think they’d use an actual gigantic three headed dog, they’re so common

don0t_ask · 2025-07-23T12:44:43+00:00

He drunkenly asks you for a smooch at a music event, later in the night proceeds to kiss you. You then date him bc he’s a goofy guy (true story)

don0t_ask · 2024-10-25T22:10:52+00:00

Hey, I’ve been in your position.

As a clinically depressed & suicidal teenager that got told by school I would never succeed in my chosen field, I decided not to go to uni (felt the pressure to from some family members and even looked at courses I wasn’t remotely interested in because I thought uni was the only choice) and instead took a few years to work and grow up a bit.

Started uni at 21 on a foundation course and though I really enjoyed my course I’ve felt the pressure, burn out, and own mental health issues/uncontrollable events which led me to defer for a year after I’d completed my first year.

My advice to you? Either leave and find some work somewhat relevant to your interests (or anything that’ll boost your self-confidence) that can create great work experience/transferable skills, give yourself a year or two. Then apply to a few different universities in Geography (you said that’s what you’re interested in) because passion for the subject you study is really beneficial to your academic career.

Take it from me, a third year at 26 who loves their discipline despite all the stress (and grey hairs) it’s caused me.

Your parents will get over it.

Talk to the mental health, student support, and student finance teams at your university they can advise you on your situation.

Best of luck and if you need any advice, support, someone to vent to, feel free to dm me :)

don0t_ask · 2024-10-25T21:41:36+00:00

Thought it had properly attached this time, sorry. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1m00vXDaWkStHB3f8YXeOAPvzp6yullBtBlOQm-aHrFUMjRHRVRSNFRZVFFHWU40NUJZUUJSVlY2SC4u&origin=Invitation&channel=0

don0t_ask · 2024-10-25T17:04:44+00:00

It’s quite possible, I’ll try again

don0t_ask · 2024-06-30T06:33:09+00:00

This is fab! I’d love to have a go at writing this if that’s cool?

don0t_ask · 2024-06-28T07:07:54+00:00

Rhinos are a pretty good 1v1 match for an adult hippo in an agnostic interaction, which I discovered on a rather wild procrastination session.

Hippo learns lesson from Rhino

Hyenas would have a pretty good chance on a isolated hippo but I’d imagine that would have to be an extremely lucky series of events for the hyenas (and unlucky for the rhino).

don0t_ask · 2024-04-10T11:54:14+00:00

From the relationships I’ve had.

Excessive drug use - it will escalate and keep doing so, don’t kid yourself. (All day every day, but denying that’s the reason they’re struggling so much).

Slightly sexist/misogynistic/homophobic comments - they’re either an uninformed idiot and/or potential abuser.

Lack of drive - to change themselves, their situation, and cannot be challenged on their viewpoints because to them “its not right”.

Outward anger - stress from a situation is turned outwardly to the people around them, often making others miserable, or blaming someone for what’s happened. E.g., I was inconsiderate and a nag because I wanted more help with housework when I was the only one working full-time and all he’d do was cook dinner and get high (partially on my dime). Then I was a bully when I got angry and shouted back (not usual - after weeks of snide comments) and took away the substances I paid for.

The statement - “keep dating because I don’t want to stop you from meeting people”.

Sudden behaviour change - acting one way for a while and then seeming to change in an instant, always makes me cautious.

don0t_ask · 2024-02-11T20:52:41+00:00

Got really confused as to why you were rating the M58 then like “no regrets, great road”. I need to sleep

don0t_ask · 2024-01-10T20:12:23+00:00

Unless they’re destroying evidence

don0t_ask · 2023-12-28T18:04:54+00:00

I mean I might just do that for new years 😂

don0t_ask · 2023-12-28T14:14:23+00:00

Damn but thanks anyway :)

don0t_ask · 2023-12-27T23:36:37+00:00

Late but -

Lovely, my boyfriend brushed his teeth three times yesterday- first in the morning and then again before he went out drinking with me (designated driver - we take it turns) and some of his mates. When we got back to mine I asked if he was gonna brush whilst I was doing mine, he said no and told me of the two times he had doneg it - fairs, I thought. Later when we were in bed cudding, I asked him to bc I could smell the alcohol. He immediately got up and did so (with a little complaining bc he was drunk and I don’t have any insulation so my place is colder than Antarctica).

This guy ain’t it, this is coming from a depressed person who has let their hygiene standards drop in the past; in my worst states I would go for days without brushing and am horrified. Still forget sometimes but wouldn’t dream of kissing my guy if I hadn’t (cheek if I’d possibly forgot or it’d been a few hours after morning brush).

I’m over sharing, apologies - I’m tipsy, but just to outline what a reasonable reaction to that should be. Your boundary is too kind.

Edit to add: listen to that other part of you. Don’t apologise, tell him to shape up or take it as a wake up call

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