Ah, the world of waiting tables. Whether you have actual experience as a server, or you’ve never served a plate of food in your life, read on for some tips and tales from the other side of the table that will both entertain, and make you think twice before giving your next server a hard time.

The waiting game.
At the end of the day servers make their money from tips. Despite cranky customers, picky eaters and people who will fake choking for a free meal, a server has to give their client what they want to get that gratuity. Here are some tricks of the trade:

“You have to connect with your customers. Take a little time to get to know them, especially the regulars, and soon you’ll soon be rolling in the dough!” Erin, San Francisco