• bleistift2@feddit.deEnglish
    383·
    9 months ago

    If a waiter thinks their guest can digest such a blurt of information, they don’t know how humans work. This isn’t ADHD, this is being in a new environment with lots of stuff already there to process. And then you want me to listen to your TED talk about your diner? Just gimme the fucking menu, I can read!

    • Viking_Hippie@lemmy.worldEnglish
      211·
      9 months ago

      Like so many other ADHD symptoms, it’s one of those things that’s a pain for some neurotypicals but much worse for people with ADHD.

    • BeAware@lemmy.dbzer0.comMEnglish
      15·
      9 months ago

      Rule 1, my friend.

      “We all pee too, but if we’re doing it 60 times a day, that’s a problem”

    • Dadifer@lemmy.worldEnglish
      121·
      9 months ago

      The specials aren’t on the menu. I actually get something out of the little talk.

      • alignedchaos@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        6·
        9 months ago

        The person who downvoted you for listening to someone else talk is a hilarious reminder of what kinds of mindsets are out there

  • NounsAndWords@lemmy.worldEnglish
    31·
    9 months ago

    I’m always confused when they come over and just go straight into the “specials” speech. Don’t you want to at least check if I already know what I want? Because I already know what I want.

  • enkers@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    131·
    9 months ago

    PRO tip: Just try and get the general gist of each dish. Ask them to tell you more about the ones that sound most interesting. If they’ve memorized a full spiel for it, chances are they’d be happy to elaborate.

    You can also say “I’m in the mood for something x” (light, savoury, filling, sweet; etc… Just describe what you’re hankering for). Usually they’ll be happy to suggest a good fit.

    Your waiter wants you to have a good experience, so take advantage of that!