In A Galaxy of My Own

This entry is going to be more of a “you know what sucks?” kind of post. I have tons of pictures on my camera that need to be uploaded and I have yet to do it. I’m a big fan of procrastination if you haven’t already guessed. The boyfriend and I have planned a big day at the zoo tomorrow and I have already stuck my camera battery on the charger. I am making a promise to myself (and my site) that after I have taken an insane amount of pictures of panda bears, penguins, and lions. (HAPPY FEET!) I am going to dedicate an entry to picture moments that have obviously come and gone. It’s going to be big. So that’s just one of the many things that I think sucks as of late.

While I was at work today (over 8 hours and I hated every minute of it), I compiled a list of things that I absolutely hate. Some of these things have come from today’s experiences as well as some that have always bugged the crap out of me. I will try to explain each thing as much as possible. But first a little background information. I work at a restaurant. I’m not talking an Applebee’s or even a Steak N’ Shake. It’s independently owned and hardly anyone knows its there. It’s a great place dont get me wrong, but I’m not busting my back trying to serve the MILLIONS of customers we encounter everyday… thank God. I’m the assistant manager at this place and I do it all. I deal with customers, ordering stuff, setting up caterings, and dealing with the food. If you haven’t already guessed, most of this list will probably come from my current work experiences. So without anymore delays… Jess’ List of Things I Hate:

• Chatting during a movie. This is a big pet peeve of mine. I LOVE movies. I would be content for the rest of my life if I owned every movie ever made and a DVD player that would keep on trucking. Watching movies with friends and family is even more enjoyable because after you’re done, you have people to discuss it with. But I hate, hate, HATE it when people try to talk to me when I’m watching a movie. Don’t ask me questions about the movie, don’t ask me questions about the actors, don’t tell me what is happening in the movie, and I don’t want commentary!!! It’s simple, just watch it.
• Debit/credit cards are awesome. They are easy and fuss free. I have one compliant about them. When people think it is necessary for them to throw their debit or credit card at me when I give them their total after they’ve made their order. Nothing says trashy than throwing your credit card at someone who is simply trying to make your day a little easier by providing you food that you don’t have to slave over. Be a little more appreciative people and HAND me your card, I promise that I’ll be a hell of a lot nicer because of it.
• I think it’s awesome when we have people come in and want to eat in. The atmosphere is nice and it’s a quiet place to chat with your companion. But I hate the people who think it’s ok to come in, tell me they are eating in and then proceed to ask when we close because you’ll be sitting with your companion until that very moment. I had a couple of women come in and do this. I have stuff to do in the dining room when we are between the lunch and dinner rushes and I can’t do them because it’ll be rude to ruin the atmosphere that these women were seeking. They were there for over 5 hours talking!! And I swear they kept looking at us whenever we had to talk on the phone or at one another as if WE were interrupting their conversation!
• I hate it when people come in and automatically think I know what they are wanting to order. Here’s a clue… I don’t! They look at you expecting an answer and when you can only stare back, they give you a look that says “You’re an idiot.” We have menus for a reason, please use them.
• And then you have the people who expect stuff for free. They walk into your business and expect to pay for very little but walk out with half the restaurant. I know what I’m allowed to give customers free of charge, and it doesnt include half the menu. Most of the people who expect this work in doctor’s offices… I don’t come to their offices and expect free service.
• People who calling wanting an order to be picked up at a certain time and then are hours late. Then they complain about their food not being all that great. There is a reason we ask you want time you would like to pick up your food, so that we can ensure that it is of the best quality. So don’t blame us when you’re late.
• People who call the day before they are having a huge party for 60 people and want double the food to feed that many! I’m sorry but I find it kind of hard to believe that you haven’t known about a huge party you’re having that you can’t call a week in advance to arrange to feed those people.
• I hate it when people don’t stock before they leave for the day. I make sure my station is stocked before the next shift because I would want them to do the same for me… but do they? NO!
• People who want to exchange coins for bills but don’t give me a dollar in change. They give me like 85 cents and then look at me like I’m an idiot when I tell them I can’t give them a dollar for 85 cents.
• Older people who want a kid’s meal when it clearly states on the menu that you have to be 10 and under to order the kid’s meals. If we didn’t enforce it why in the world would we put it up there!
• People who brag constantly. I could care less where you’ve gone or where you’re going or what your husband/boyfriend is buying you.
• I hate it when you’re trying to pass someone driving really slow, how they speed up so you can’t pass them. Isn’t that illegal?
• Working a very long day and all you want to do is go home and chill, but you get stopped at every stinkin stop light on the way home.
• People who make absolute messes and walk away. CLEAN IT UP!
• People who do their laundry halfway. I hate going to use the washer and dryer only to find that someone has a load in the washer AND dryer and that they’ve been there for days. If you don’t have enough time to do your laundry wait until you do!
• People who run red lights… one day you won’t be so lucky.
• People who double park in really small parking lots.
• People who scout around parking lots hunting down people who are getting into their cars to leave. And then waiting for them to pull out just so they can park 3 spaces closer then the next available spot!
• People who park in handicap parking but don’t have a handicap sticker or license plate!

Whew! Ok, now I feel kind of better getting that all off my chest. My next entry will be all the pictures of accumulated over the summer!