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    Since when did staff come to check up on people several times during a meal?

    And why are you having to have your pizza returned all the time?

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    And here I thought you wanted tips on how to get her number...
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    Dude I don't think you should have given the bad waitress a good tip just because she was cute, some people think they can get away with whatever they want just because they're attractive, don't encourage them. Maybe I'm judging her a bit unfairly but that's how I would've seen it if I was in your shoes.

    To answer your question sure I think it would be ok; you know your reasons for doing it aren't creepy and if you're still worried about what the hostess thinks you can always tell her that the waitress you ask for is better than ones you've had in the past.

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    I agree with edyz, I am sorely disappointed in this thread. You shouldn't of tipped her so well either since that's the only way you can convey to her that you were dissatisfied with her service. Besides actually telling her she's terrible at her job.

    To answer your question though. No, I don't think it's creepy to ask for a waitress you thought did her job better than the other one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rhyfelwyr View Post
    Since when did staff come to check up on people several times during a meal?

    And why are you having to have your pizza returned all the time?

    Don't be a fussy customer!
    Um, I don't know, to be nice?

    I never said I had to return my damn pizza.

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    Quote Originally Posted by edyzmedieval View Post
    And here I thought you wanted tips on how to get her number...
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    Dude I don't think you should have given the bad waitress a good tip just because she was cute, some people think they can get away with whatever they want just because they're attractive, don't encourage them. Maybe I'm judging her a bit unfairly but that's how I would've seen it if I was in your shoes.

    To answer your question sure I think it would be ok; you know your reasons for doing it aren't creepy and if you're still worried about what the hostess thinks you can always tell her that the waitress you ask for is better than ones you've had in the past.
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    I agree with edyz, I am sorely disappointed in this thread. You shouldn't of tipped her so well either since that's the only way you can convey to her that you were dissatisfied with her service. Besides actually telling her she's terrible at her job.

    To answer your question though. No, I don't think it's creepy to ask for a waitress you thought did her job better than the other one.

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    OK, one other option...

    Most restaurants work by assigning their waitresses to sections. So asking for a different waitress in such a place is asking for problems - because 1. you will probably get less service since your waitress is focusing on her section and 2. you are cutting into the 2nd waitresses tips.

    Sometimes a waitress works the same area all the time. You could come to prefer a particular table, which you then begin to request...which just happens to be in her section...(wink wink nudge nudge). Of course, that would be when she gets reassigned, right?

    If the place is one that seats you, you could always ask the host if X is working tonight and if you could be in her section. She might think you are putting the moves on her, and creep her out at first (depends on how smooth you are and how you handle it)... but if you tip well, I am sure she will not complain about having a regular.

    Perhaps there is someone here who has actually worked in a restaurant/bar (I have not), who could let you in on some tips in this regard.
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    I often think waitresses much like other females you find in business establishments, banks, retail stores, etc. are there to work not fraternize. I also always assume they are spoken for unless otherwise noted. I personally would feel awkward asking them out or something. But I am sure many have had successes this way.
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    Quote Originally Posted by edyzmedieval View Post
    And here I thought you wanted tips on how to get her number...
    That's what I thought too. Which is easy. Tip 20 bucks, write "hey, can I get your number?" on the bill (make sure she gets it, not the fat old man behind the counter <- THIS IS CRITICAL) and smile.
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