tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644036152805047632.post4266087583381190281..comments2024-03-28T05:22:09.542-07:00Comments on Record of a Baffled Spirit: Oliver Cromwell, Charles I and the Wetherspoon AppMike Keytonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644036152805047632.post-53146947271255505142019-11-11T02:36:22.557-08:002019-11-11T02:36:22.557-08:00Maria, I've been spared the table ordering mac...Maria, I've been spared the table ordering machine, and I've yet to install the Wetherspoon app for my phone, because it also involves simultaneously paying by phone and I'm a suspicious luddite when it comes to that. Even os, I can see the merit of no longer fighting to be served at a busy bar Mike Keytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644036152805047632.post-86419934169067668182019-11-08T18:01:46.156-08:002019-11-08T18:01:46.156-08:00I really hate those apps. Even worse are the table...I really hate those apps. Even worse are the tabletop ordering machines. I tolerate them at fast food joints, but if you go through the trouble of pretending you're a nice restaurant with cloth napkins at least have a real life server.<br /><br />The servers at most places are so disgruntled and annoyed with the public they make eating out a dreary experience.<br /><br />Still, we've had exceptional wait staff that made our meals an absolute joy. What made them amazing is that they honestly cared that you enjoyed your meal. They made sure your glass was never empty and that you never had to ask for bread, sauces or butter. They were on top of their game. <br /><br />For such service we always tipped well above normal. That kind of service deserves a good tip. I have no compulsion to tip someone for bringing me food ordered by an app. Part of a great dining experience is having attentive staff. <br /><br />Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.com