On Wed, 6 Jul 2005 23:09:48 -0500, jmcquown wrote:

> I also have found a
> lot of parents are so used to tantrums and screaming fits from their kids
> they simply tune them out.

I was under the impression it was an INFANT. Infants cry (and not
very loudly) - that's the nature of the beast. If mom or dad had
already shoved a pacifier or bottle in it's mouth, then maybe the
problem was at the other end. In any case, the OP had his chance to
leave but didn't - even though getting up and leaving would have been
a clearer statement of dissatisfaction than stiffing the waiter.

I have no sympathy for him.