Friday evening in Paris:
Disgruntled diner shoots waiter to death over sandwich delay
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/19/europ...ntl/index.html
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Friday evening in Paris:
Disgruntled diner shoots waiter to death over sandwich delay
https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/19/europ...ntl/index.html
I hate bad service as well... 😳
Seems an extreme reaction.
I was expecting Chicago or LA not Paris.
But don't you notice how Parisian waiters can be "snooty" with you? I mean, you're just a lowly diner!Quote:
Originally Posted by Sinnlover
Don’t get me wrong, every time I have eaten in Paris I have wanted the shove the plate down the waiters throat but I have never thought about shooting him.Quote:
Originally Posted by pacifichrono
Curiously enough having dined out in France many times I've never found waiters in bar's or restaurants anything but helpful.
c'est la vie.
Patience (or common sense) was clearly not a quality he possessed. Similarly to a previous poster I've never experienced a problem eating in Paris, or throughout France for that matter. Italy, and specifically Rome, on the other hand!!
Wondering how it would go down if we were so whimsical about the policeman that lost his life doing his job.
Same as this poor guy.
The story reminded me of the psychopath Tommy shooting the young waiter guy in Goodfellas
Poor guy. His family must be beside themselves.
Very fair parallel drawn to the police man who at the end of the day was just an employee at work doing his job and was murdered for it. This waiter is no different.
I’ve recently walked out of a restaurant because nobody came to take a drinks order within 15 minutes.
All the warning signs were there of bad service:
Flustered waitressing staff.
A stressed out manager waiting by the pass for food to come out.
Other tables sat with menus in front of them who were ready to order and looking impatient.
A table who’s starters arrived after their mains.
My other half didn’t want to walk out due to embarrassment but I’d rather cut my losses and find somewhere else rather than spend money on a bad meal.
These days I can't be bothered with bad service. If it looks like being that way I'm out of there, I'm not worried about what they think. Too many people put up with bad service.Quote:
Originally Posted by kungfupanda
As for someone shooting the waiter, thats just terrible and I feel sadness for him and his family.
The greatest admonishment you can give to a French waiter that will totally demolish him is to tell him in a very loud voice that you will not tip him because he is useless at his profession. The other dinners may even give you a round of applause.
A little extreme but we have to try uphold standards,and it might send a message to the waiter on the next table.
Should only be used as a last resort,for eg if you've waited 5 mins or more.
Talking loudly and slowly in English so foreigners will understand is one of the great gifts the Empire has given the world.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick P
I don't suppose the waiter made the sandwich though, don't shoot the messenger ...
Quite.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hood
Policeman knows the risk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hood
Very well said. The same thought struck me when I first looked at this thread last night. Senseless and tragic loss of a life in both cases.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hood
Never complain until you’ve finished your meal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mick P
Sage advice,,Quote:
Originally Posted by oldoakknives
Croque monsieur, or Monsieur croaked?
So this poor waiter should get more sympathy.Quote:
Originally Posted by igorRIJEKA
The tragic death of a human being has become a source of amusement on this forum; it's sarcasm or satire, apparently.
Always a difficult one this,so what if it's the food that is the issue!,you wouldn't be wanting to wait until you've finished your meal to then complain,otherwise you wouldn't be making a complaint.......would you?.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldoakknives
And tbh let's face it no one really knows what's going on with your food before it arrives at your table.
Heaven help our waiting staff. We regulalry put on a 45 minute wait, as in 45 minutes before we even look at the customers ticket.
As the OP, I plead guilty, Your Honor. While unnecessary human death is certainly a tragic event, some of us find humor in the circumstances or ironies of occasional reported deaths. Enjoying a bit of (tasteless?) humor on an internet forum does not automatically disqualify such participants from being caring, thoughtful, members of society.Quote:
Originally Posted by SimonK
Also; ever tried talking back/protesting to a rude or plain wrong policeman?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingstepper
Whilst I agree that this is a tragic event and empathise with the bereaved, I feel no shame in making a light hearted joke. The two are separate and distinct. Laughing at the misfortune of others & gallows humour are a very common part of English humour. For example doctors, nurses and those in the emergency services are well known for (privately) making jokes at the expense of their clientele . That is not to say they don't care about the people they deal with, it simply helps them deal with the distress of those in their care.Quote:
Originally Posted by SimonK
Actually on reflection, Simon does have a point and I for one regret making my comment. It served no purpose and disrespected the death of a fellow human being.Quote:
Originally Posted by SimonK
Lesson learnt.
Same. I was in Paris a couple of weeks ago and we have impeccable service at every cafe and restaurant we sat at - both high end and 'quick lunch snack' type places.Quote:
Originally Posted by number2
I think, for the most part, waiters are normal humans, and react depending on how the (sometimes awful) customer behaves.
I'd say for every 1 bad waiter, there's 100 bad / rude / entitled customers.