Is it rude to be invited for ‘post-dinner drinks’- then to show up, announce that you are starving, and order delivery to your hosts home? just wondering ... (99 replies, last updated by Scrapironchef August 27, 2007)

stacked on an arm. To me my dinner has just become garbage. I know it’s weird but the better waiters don’t do it. Was I rude to my waiter last night? I still give him a better than average tip. (48 replies, last updated by BamiaWruz September 17, 2008)

I go to get soup and cookies to go. The service is always rude. The food makes me going back. especially the cold borscht with egg and cucumber. choc chip m and m cookies, etc The guy at the cash register with not take your order.... (16 replies, last updated by piccola November 22, 2005)

to be very careful of spacing arrivals and having a “game-plan” in advance. That being said, there is never an excuse for rudeness. I would shoot them an email. I’m sure they’d be happy to accommodate you... (9 replies, last updated by ??? February 3, 2006)

My friend and I had a really bad experience at restaurant 2117 on Sawtelle in LA. After reading some good reviews on chowhound, we decided to give it a try last week. Got there at 6pm. Admittedly we were early and were the first... (2 replies, last updated by Kurt August 21, 2003)

I searched the messageboard to see if this topic’s been addressed. The subject of rude servers and haughty owners has been debated extensively. But what about rude clientele? One of our favorite neighborhood sushi places,... (12 replies, last updated by Heather July 16, 2000)

I’ve been in diners where either the server or the manager tells customers in no uncertain terms that they need the table because people are waiting (especially if you’re not a regular). Your experience sounds a bit... (7 replies, last updated by nikimichalakislebouquin August 3, 2001)

'rude food', the old La Shish chain was the first thing that popped into my head. It didn’t matter how indifferent the service -and it was almost always indifferent, at the very least – I happily went back for more,... (3 replies, last updated by coney with everything November 17, 2009)

’s menu was now obsolete, so it would be a waste of time to look at it. I could not help to think how rude and pretentious the chef was, she could have told me that the menu changes daily, but I could use it as a guide to... (16 replies, last updated by normalheightsfoodie April 29, 2009)

Decided to check out Num Pang yesterday after hearing relatively positive things about the food. Because they are newly opened, I was willing to cut them some slack on service (which they definitely needed...) However, I was... (6 replies, last updated by waxyjax April 6, 2009)

I agree it was very rude. I also agree mistakes are mistakes. But her mistake was treating you that way! (1 reply, last updated by c11 February 17, 2009)

I was out at the store (Jungle Jim’s, Fairfield, OH) and came across this particular Buddha’s hand. It is unphotoshopped and unretouched. I would have bought it except for the fact it was $13 and I knew I... (10 replies, last updated by Caralien January 26, 2009)

We stopped by Nirvana rather late (9:30 p.m.) in the hopes that they were still open, and were pleased to see that they did not close until 10:30 p.m. We walked into a mostly empty restaurant and were greeted by several grim... (1 reply, last updated by Isabella November 7, 2008)

When my parents were in town last weekend, I insisted that my mom and dad try the muff. While standing in line, the guys behind the counter were straight up rude. It offended my parents who are pretty laid back folks. Bouncing... (24 replies, last updated by wadelit June 7, 2008)

What’s the chowhound team’s take on threads that focus on service rather than food? On my local board, there’s been a whole lot about "rudeness" lately and I find it to be a slippery topic since people seem to... (1 reply, last updated by The Chowhound Team January 1, 2007)