There’s nothing worse than going to your favorite bar or restaurant and having your night ruined by some lout without a clue about the concept of civility. Some people simply can’t handle the basic manners required to eat anywhere but a Golden Corral, and even than they are probably cutting in line for the Chocolate Fondue Waterfall!

Richard, Michael and Jeff know about eating and drinking – they’ve been doing it their whole lives! This week they get together to discuss some of the rudest, most ignorant and just plain stupid things that customers do at bars and restaurants.

SHOW NOTES

General Stupid Customer Links

“Astounding Stupid Restaurant Customers – Part 1 and Part 2” - Jezebel

Joint Pick

Bill Splitting

• "11 Things Which Will Always Happen When You Come to Split a Group Restaurant Bill" - Marie Claire UK

Richard’s Picks

Tipping with Change

• "Do Waitstaff Hate Change?" - Ask Metafilter

Having to Sit Facing the Door

• "Eat Out with the Sopranos...But Sit Facing the Door" - The Independent

Not Knowing What to Order at a Fast Food Place

• "It's Not Your Imagination: Fast Food Is Getting Slower" - Forbes.com

Michael’s Picks

Bad Tipping

• "Tipping Guide for Good and Bad Service from an Ex-Waitress" - Moneyning

Jukebox Abuse

• "Jukebox Etiquette 101" - Shaken and Stirred

Ordering Off Menu

• "Modern Manners: Ordering Off Menu" - The Guardian