I think this is it.
Posted on 10/11/2014 6:36:41 PM PDT by Perdogg
I got in the habit as a single guy living alone, to read while I was eating. It’s a hard thing to break because I travel for business and am frequently eating alone so I read from my device while I’m at the table and during my meal.
At the same time I am not doing “selfies” or taking photographs of the food to post to any of the social media. I have warned my “friends” on social media that if they post pictures of food or drinks, they are gone. I don’t give a damn about the food. Take a pic of the group, the place, whatever...tell me what you are doing, I’m OK with that.
Their best bet is counterintuitive, which is to give better service by eliminating the problem. This is done with some redesign and by displaying a large sign at the entrance.
The redesign blocks broadcast electronic signals.
The sign says that “Due to building redesign, we no longer have WiFi available in the restaurant. Likewise, cell phones will not function within the restaurant. If you need to be contacted on an emergency basis, please give your contact the restaurant phone number. And if you need to call out, please help yourself to our free land line courtesy phones in the vestibule. Local calls only, please.”
There is also some hidden psychology here, because while the public enjoys their cellphones, they dislike other people using theirs. And by blocking electronic signals, the restaurant sets itself apart as more exclusive, and thus more desirable.
They still serve the same number of customers, but the average visit time is almost double and a much higher rate of customers ask for a seating change. I bet in the last 10 years they shrank the table size so they could squeeze more customers into the same place. But they have the nerve to call the customer inconsiderate.
My sister bought one from Verizon as a backup but it has a slide-out keyboard... it cost her a $1
I think this is it.
baby of the Brick
“Why Do New York Restaurants Suck?”
Because they are New York Restaurants.
All the self-absorbed wantabe actors and artists working until their hoped-for big break as waiters and waitresses, not really into the job and truth-be-told, thinking they’re way above such menial work anyhow.....
Drives me crazy when someone holds up an i-pad to film something right in front of me with the screen at full brightness. Like at a play. Its rude.
This also drives me nuts at concerts. Back in the old days the song would go slower and you would see lighers lit all over. Now all you see are cellphone screens. Stop and watch the damn concert!
Ditto here.....it worked just fine.
This story reminds me that it is time to play the next level of Candy Crush!
Freakoids!
I had that same exact phone.
I won’t swear that is is my exact phone, but I think it is, or else it almost is, and I loved the thing, it felt and handled like a real phone.
I can't tell you how many times I've had a patient come into my office and before I can say hello, they HAVE to finish their very important conversation.
Even giving me the "just one minute" index finger.
OK, I guess you can't be that sick, then.
If you're trying to squeeze me into your very important day, no reason you simply can't wait until tomorrow.
It’s a sickness, having your face stuck to your phone screen all day. What the heck can people possibly have to say so much?
Selfengrandizing, I’m so so important I want the world to know. Do they take a shot after they use the toilet too?
Same thing at sporting events..
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