I’m a writer who does actually use things I’ve seen , done or heard about in my stories. And as a waitress /bartender for almost 20 years, that covers a lot of ground.
Yet, I’ve never written a book on waitressing. The idea has played in the back of my mind for a few years, usually when I’m at work and getting frustrated with customers who are clueless. I’m thinking something along the lines of How to be a reasonable customer for Dummies might be a good thing.
Tips would include things like: ~ Look around you. If the place is full, and you only see one waitress, try to have a bit of patience.
~ When the server repeats your order to you, Listen! There is a reason why they do it…so they make sure they heard you correctly and order the right thing!
~ Read the menu. If you have an allergy to tomatoes, and the Taco Salad says it has tomatoes, then ask for no tomatoes. Don’t order it, then try to blame me for not being psychic enough to know about your allergy.
Then again, the people who need to read that sort of book probably wouldn’t because they are so clueless they already think they’re great.
So maybe something like The Waitress Diaries, or Tales from the Kitchen (except I’m not a cook, but Tales from the Service Area doesn’t have the same ring to it.)
Those are non-fiction ideas. I could go the fiction route and creat a character and give her many many of my, and others, experiences, btu I’m not sure if that would interest people.
Who knows, just thought I’d throw it out there.
The guy who writes the Waiter Rant blog got a book deal out of it, so did the guy (doorman) who write’s the Clublife blog. I say go for it, why not. :jump:
Both of those ideas sound like they would be really entertaining.
You’ve always got me for the heart of the house!
If you’re feeling passionate about it – go for it!
Could be you could do sections: general, classy joints, the pub….
A “What to expect when you’re dining out guide”
There are a lot of people who have no clue, and who better than you to tell them how to do it right. Could be cool with a bookmark that’s a carry along tip guide.
Just throwing it out ideas to get you motivated …good luck :angel:
Vanessa , very true. BUt then again, if they’re already doing it, what would be different about mine? Weird how they were both men though, eh?
Thanks Karin. I have fun with the idea while I’m at work often. LOL
Heart of the House could be a good title, Kev. O maybe just House Styles, or House Dramas š
Some good Ideas, Laurie. Never know what you might see in the future.
For sure you’ll see more blog posts about the job…and then I’ll see how I feel about if I do or don’t want to write more on the subject.