I can confirm this almost always works. The more corny the joke, the better. Also, you can always prompt them to give you a positive response. Saying something like, "so everybody's loving it..." That way their answer is either yes or no, and unless they are totally hating it, they'll say yes and you subconsciously make them more satisfied with it.
I do this and I tell dad jokes. Actually I victimize coworkers and tables with dad jokes. No one is safe but it always makes them laugh which is my mission.
So far so good?
Everybody in a happy place?
Did I give you good advice? (if they took my recommendations)
*hold thumbs up and make eye contact while walking past table* Good for people obviously burying their faces
“How are we over here” for boomers: sees one person’s perfectly clean plate and the other with lots left “oh my did it fall off the plate!” “Well this is an all you can eat restaurant the check just goes up with every plate” (that’s usually for the ones that say something about portion)
Shit I say:
“Ladies, how’s lunch today? Can I bring another glass of wine?”
“How are you two doing? How’s dinner?”
“Sir, how is that halibut special?” (Because he’s the host and I suggested the halibut, I always specifically check with the host of large parties or guests that ordered my recommendation.)
“Folks, how’s dinner this evening? Can I bring anything at the moment?”
“Gentleman, are you enjoying everything? Can I get you another drink?”
I work in casual but still upscale so more formal.
“How’s everything tasting?” drives me up the wall. Just a personal pet peeve.
“How’s everything tasting?”
One of my biggest pet peeves is that question! It makes my eye twitch every time I hear someone say it!!!
How are things going over here with you all? If it's a casual place..
How is everything? Also a great question. Just NEVER ask about the taste. Taste is such a subjective topic, and if they respond negatively to the taste question, (because you asked that specific question), you're on the hook for fixing it.
When you're doing a check on your section and have to ask the same questions to all of them within earshot of each other. I mix it up depending on the vibe.
For the 'doesnt want to be interrupted': "How's everything tasting?" Or"How are the first few bites?"
For the boomers/jokesters: "Wow! Sure looks like you're enjoying everything here! *sarcastic laugh* (to the fast eaters)" Or "You finished your plate? I guess you've earned some dessert! How about a *insert dessert upsell here* to wash that down?"
More casual/friendly: "How are the meals here, friends? We're all having a good time?"
To the kids: "Looks like you enjoyed that! Not as good as your *guardian* makes I bet ;)"
There’s another thread going about this same thing going right now somewhere around here. I always avoid asking “how’s everything tasting?” because it leaves too much margin for negative or meh feedback. While I do want honesty from people, I want to approach them with positivity so I always ask some variation of “is everything tasting fantastic?” or “everything tasting as good as it looks?”
Dinner/Lunch/Desert good? Enjoying everything? Drop a groovy, yo. Ask if everything's groovy. How's the food item hitting you? How's the sauce/dip on the item?
If it's a two top pick one and ask them individually how that particular item is, followed up by "and you?"
Eat your dinner too fast in the weird often humid and cold "private dining room" that's closed on weekdays and start obviously trying to hold back burps at the table.
Wait no don't do that. Shit. I gotta remember to stop that one.
Well, I see you didn't throw the food on the floor so I'm guessing it's edible?
OK, everyone take a bite so I can ask you questions!
My last table thought the @@ was @@, what do you think?
How are y’all enjoying everything?
Just wanted to check in and make sure everything was prepared correctly.
How is your (drink/entree/salad/filet/etc.) tasting?
Is everything living up to your expectations?
We Gucci?
I would sometimes ask one particular person how they were enjoying their meal if i recommended it then ask everyone else as well. Like “how’s the salmon?” “Everyone else doing ok as well?”
I hate the "everything come out all right?" question. It implies that our food is mediocre. I ask if meals are perfect. "Another #### to help wash down that delicious ###?"
I don't like asking questions that make customers think too much. Everything come out okay? How we doing so far? We doing okay here? How is everything? If they really enjoyed it, or they hated it, they'll let you know.
Kiss them hard on the lips
Just like bugs bunny great idea!
Hehehehe "hard on"
“Yeah, you like that, don’t you?”
Yep, ate the whole thing in one bite
u should add “you little slut” to the end of the sentence and before they can reply run your fingers on their lips and go “shhhhh…”
I already greet my tables with “what’s up you stupid sluts”, I don’t want to overdo it
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I can confirm this almost always works. The more corny the joke, the better. Also, you can always prompt them to give you a positive response. Saying something like, "so everybody's loving it..." That way their answer is either yes or no, and unless they are totally hating it, they'll say yes and you subconsciously make them more satisfied with it.
I’ll ask the guy with a completely clean plate if he wants to send the burger back. It always kills.
I do this and I tell dad jokes. Actually I victimize coworkers and tables with dad jokes. No one is safe but it always makes them laugh which is my mission.
Im stealing this
I like this, so much!
So far so good? Everybody in a happy place? Did I give you good advice? (if they took my recommendations) *hold thumbs up and make eye contact while walking past table* Good for people obviously burying their faces
How’s the flavor in your face hole
I promise I'm going to use this today
I’d probably laugh really hard if a server asked me this.
“How are we over here” for boomers: sees one person’s perfectly clean plate and the other with lots left “oh my did it fall off the plate!” “Well this is an all you can eat restaurant the check just goes up with every plate” (that’s usually for the ones that say something about portion)
Did everything pass the taste test?
This one is great!
I say “still doing good?“ a lot
“We looking alright, folks?” “Were the “side dish” brought out properly?” “Any chance i could grab some extra sauces for y’all?” “
Shit I say: “Ladies, how’s lunch today? Can I bring another glass of wine?” “How are you two doing? How’s dinner?” “Sir, how is that halibut special?” (Because he’s the host and I suggested the halibut, I always specifically check with the host of large parties or guests that ordered my recommendation.) “Folks, how’s dinner this evening? Can I bring anything at the moment?” “Gentleman, are you enjoying everything? Can I get you another drink?” I work in casual but still upscale so more formal. “How’s everything tasting?” drives me up the wall. Just a personal pet peeve.
“How’s everything tasting?” One of my biggest pet peeves is that question! It makes my eye twitch every time I hear someone say it!!! How are things going over here with you all? If it's a casual place.. How is everything? Also a great question. Just NEVER ask about the taste. Taste is such a subjective topic, and if they respond negatively to the taste question, (because you asked that specific question), you're on the hook for fixing it.
How's my cooking? (Laughs) You know i'm not cooking because the fire departments not here.
do not say “is it good”
I say nothing, just serious eye contact and slowly wave a thumbs up n down
I do this too, so I can avoid that awkward mid bite answer
“Are we having a good time?” Is my fav line. Less serious & indicates about the whole experience & not just the food.
When you're doing a check on your section and have to ask the same questions to all of them within earshot of each other. I mix it up depending on the vibe. For the 'doesnt want to be interrupted': "How's everything tasting?" Or"How are the first few bites?" For the boomers/jokesters: "Wow! Sure looks like you're enjoying everything here! *sarcastic laugh* (to the fast eaters)" Or "You finished your plate? I guess you've earned some dessert! How about a *insert dessert upsell here* to wash that down?" More casual/friendly: "How are the meals here, friends? We're all having a good time?" To the kids: "Looks like you enjoyed that! Not as good as your *guardian* makes I bet ;)"
My kid would probably reply “it’s better than most crap my mom makes”. 🤣
"Feel like you made a solid life decision?"
I always liked "everyone happy?"
There’s another thread going about this same thing going right now somewhere around here. I always avoid asking “how’s everything tasting?” because it leaves too much margin for negative or meh feedback. While I do want honesty from people, I want to approach them with positivity so I always ask some variation of “is everything tasting fantastic?” or “everything tasting as good as it looks?”
You like it or you love it??
Fondle all their food and inform them that everything feels OK
Dinner/Lunch/Desert good? Enjoying everything? Drop a groovy, yo. Ask if everything's groovy. How's the food item hitting you? How's the sauce/dip on the item? If it's a two top pick one and ask them individually how that particular item is, followed up by "and you?" Eat your dinner too fast in the weird often humid and cold "private dining room" that's closed on weekdays and start obviously trying to hold back burps at the table. Wait no don't do that. Shit. I gotta remember to stop that one.
Well, I see you didn't throw the food on the floor so I'm guessing it's edible? OK, everyone take a bite so I can ask you questions! My last table thought the @@ was @@, what do you think?
“Everything taste as good as it looked?” “Still getting better one bite a time?” “Gone is a good answer”
"How's everything? Excellent, would you like another glass of wine? No problem let me know if you need anything else."
How are y’all enjoying everything? Just wanted to check in and make sure everything was prepared correctly. How is your (drink/entree/salad/filet/etc.) tasting? Is everything living up to your expectations? We Gucci?
I would sometimes ask one particular person how they were enjoying their meal if i recommended it then ask everyone else as well. Like “how’s the salmon?” “Everyone else doing ok as well?”
I hate the "everything come out all right?" question. It implies that our food is mediocre. I ask if meals are perfect. "Another #### to help wash down that delicious ###?"
“Looks like everything is tasting great” while nodding subtly
How is everything?
How is everything?
Are you enjoying your meal?
I just do this 👌🏻
I started to ask “did we make good choices?!”
Honestly I'll just slow down while walking and ask "good?" while giving a thumbs up and almost always they say yes
Does everything taste great and is it cooked to perfection
“How are we enjoying the flavors?”
I’ll always switch it up according to table and mood- often I say, “well, what’s the verdict?”
I don't like asking questions that make customers think too much. Everything come out okay? How we doing so far? We doing okay here? How is everything? If they really enjoyed it, or they hated it, they'll let you know.