“They know exactly what goes on products but they choose to ignore it,” another respondent commented.

The Redditor behind the post was far from the only person who felt that way.

“Oh, yes, I’m ready to order!”

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They will immediately understand that you’d like them to come on over.

Asone server said on Redditto the agreement of so many others: “Do not snap at me.

Do not whistle at me.

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Do NOT holler at me when I’m at another table.”

I am NOT a free babysitter."

Also, don’t let your kids destroy the table.

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One server couldn’t stand thekids that came in and drank the half-and-halfwith the parents present. "

The kids would sit there and drink like they were doing shots.

Sometimes they’d even have the nerve to ask for more.

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Just order your kid a milk," she said.

It’s a restaurant, not a bar and I’m working.

Always feels like if I didn’t humor them enough I get a [bad] tip.

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“You do the math!”

That is your job.”

It’s okay to sit for a few more minutes and chat, but only for a bit.

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Hanging out longer, which many restaurant workers call “camping,” is just not okay.

A server sharingon Reddit said in part: “This is NOT okay.

This goes double for people who linger far after closing time.

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One experienced waitress said: “Five dollars is NOT the default tip amount!

The comment drew an outpouring of shared experiences from other servers.

A previous version of this article was originally published in Dec. 2022.

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It has been updated with new information.

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