Steve wrote on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 10:35:00 -0700:


>>> It wasn't tacky. It was smart. It could fit in a pocket or
>>> purse and would vibrate and blink if left on the bar, table,
>>> etc. It did away with broadcasting "Jones, party of 4, your table is
>>> ready. Jones, party of four." over the speaker
>>> system and annoying patrons already seated who could care
>>> less about the Jones party.
>>>
>>> They did everything they could to NOT inject noise into the
>>> experience.
>>>
>>> Here's their website. http://www.ironhillbrewery.com/media/ Get back
>>> to
>>> me if you still think it's an upscale burger jointt!
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Andy

> Sometimes, people, for one reason or another don't want their name
> broadcast all over the place. Working in Las Vegas, I
> was standing next to a couple who were waiting for their car.

> Man to woman: "Hey, there's Fred Flintstone over there in the cab
> line." Woman to man: "Omigawd, that's not Wilma with him, that's
> his secretary."

> I have an unpronounceable last name. It's aggravating enough just to
> have the hostess write it down correctly, let alone
> say it right. So, I just use Steve. And then, they're ADHD, as they
> usually call us in less than five minutes, and we're
> standing there, never having left their sight. I guess that's
> why they're hostessing and not taking orders or some other job
> where you have to remember anything for more than five
> minutes.

> And they turn those PA systems up loud on purpose. And don't get me
> started on that screaming popular today music that
> sounds like one three foot loop run continuously through an 8 track
> player at loud volumes.

> I have hearing aids, and like to hear the conversation, not
> some dumb rock garage band. Easy music, classical,
> instrumentals, even MUZAK is fine. The music is there as a
> background, not an 800 # gorilla on your table.

> For anyone who cares or who is looking for ideas in their
> future restaurant.

I am reminded of a story where someone suggested an announcement as
follows:

"Donner party of six", then "Donner party of five" and then "Donner
party of four".



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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not