On Apr 26, 3:28*pm, Dave Smith > wrote:
> Andy wrote:
>
> >>> 129 Cardinal Sins
> >> <snipped>
>
> >> Great list. But #50 is the one that irritates me the most. Happens here
> >> all the time...
>
> >>> 50. Interrupting or asking questions while a guest's mouth is full.
>
> > YES!!!
>
> > Next time, if ever it should happen, I'd be tempted to spit out my food on
> > the floor and yell "THIS TASTES LIKE SH**!!!" Just to see their stunned
> > reaction.
>
> Maybe we should all get in the habit of raising a finger to signify that
> the server should wait until we finish chewing and swallowing our food,
> and then chew very slowly and carefully.
>
> I know that we have all had it happen, but let's face it..... they
> brought us a meal, of course we are eating it, and we are going to have
> our mouths full and be chewing for a good portion of the time. Odds are
> that they are going to get us with a mouthful.

I just give them the A-OK sign and that seems to send them on their
way. I give em points for at least asking - some never return except
when it's time to clear.