It happened to me again!!

[bob smith]

went out for lunch yesterday,

kept it really simple,

ordered a cheeseburger and chips, well done.

food comes and the burger is raw in the middle and the chips stone cold.

I called the waitress over and told her to send it back.

 

the look she gave me was like I had just farted!

then she brought it back after about 20 minutes and threw the plate down on the table.

no apology, no sorry sir, nothing.

this isn't an isolated incident, it's happened to me a few times, hence the title..

 

what is this all about?

is it cultural that one cannot complain about ones food in Thailand?

does the chef lose face or something?

christ, it's starting to become a chore now just eating out.

more trouble than it's bloody worth these days!

 

bob.

Edited May 20 by bob smith

[richard_smith237]

It’s you Bob…

 

The manner of response you received is perhaps the way you complained ?

”told her to take it away”….

 

Possibly a language issue… she didn’t understand the issue ? 

In some cases complaints are not welcomed, it could be that.

 

It could be your demeanour - given the numerous issues you face with Thais, it could be assumed that this is the issue. 

 

Just don’t go there again, poor food…

 

 

 

 

 

 

[cooked]

Who cares? I have experienced worse in the UK.

[bob smith]

Just now, cooked said:

Who cares? I have experienced worse in the UK.

we are in Thailand though.

 

bob.

[bob smith]

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

In some cases complaints are not welcomed, it could be that.

....Amazing Thailand, eh?

 

bob.

[Trippy]

What's the name of the restaurant?

[transam]

Another .......tale.............

Edited May 20 by transam

[cooked]

1 minute ago, bob smith said:

we are in Thailand though.

 

bob.

Yes, you spotted it. I was trying to say that this isn't uniquely a Thai problem.

[bob smith]

1 minute ago, Trippy said:

What's the name of the restaurant?

Can't say sadly due to the archaic defamation laws in place.

 

bob.

[Crossy]

1 minute ago, Trippy said:

What's the name of the restaurant?

 

By PM please, not on the open forum.

[bob smith]

Just now, cooked said:

Yes, you spotted it. I was trying to say that this isn't uniquely a Thai problem.

I never had this problem in the UK.

 

I've always had great service in blighty!

especially in the greasy spoons!

 

bob.

[richard_smith237]

1 minute ago, cooked said:

Yes, you spotted it. I was trying to say that this isn't uniquely a Thai problem.

 

Indeed... Crappy food and crappy service is not a uniquely Thai issue... 

 

However, the frequency with which problems are faced seems to be a 'uniquely bob smith problem... 

 

Perhaps not the rubbish food he received, but perhaps the level of response can be but down to a bit of 'bob-smithery'... 

[2baht]

How many beers did you get through Bob???

 

 

Edited May 20 by 2baht

[transam]

Just now, richard_smith237 said:

 

Indeed... Crappy food and crappy service is not a uniquely Thai issue... 

 

However, the frequency with which problems are faced seems to be a 'uniquely bob smith problem... 

 

Perhaps not the rubbish food he received, but perhaps the level of response can be but down to a bit of 'bob-smithery'... 

...........or slobbery.............😂

[bob smith]

2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Indeed... Crappy food and crappy service is not a uniquely Thai issue... 

 

However, the frequency with which problems are faced seems to be a 'uniquely bob smith problem... 

 

Perhaps not the rubbish food he received, but perhaps the level of response can be but down to a bit of 'bob-smithery'... 

I simply asked the waitress to return my food to the chef as it wasn't cooked how I ordered it.

 

Standard practice in any restaurant if you ask me.

 

bob.

Edited May 20 by bob smith

[Ralf001]

there is always the same common denominator with your moaning posts bobby Boy.... and that is you !!

[richard_smith237]

2 minutes ago, bob smith said:

I never had this problem in the UK.

 

I've always had great service in blighty!

especially in the greasy spoons!

 

bob.

 

Bo!!ox... Your bias is showing...

 

There are plenty of places in the UK with poor service. In fact, some of my family in the UK recently shared a terrible restaurant experience.

 

While you might encounter less surliness in the UK, it often depends on how respectfully the situation is managed. Bob, considering your attitude towards Thais, the waitress’s response might have been influenced by how you spoke to her. It seems likely that many of the situations you complain about are of your own making.

 

 

 

 

 

[bob smith]

4 minutes ago, 2baht said:

How many beers did get through Bob???

just the one..

 

I went next door and got hammered after my cheeseburger ordeal!

 

bob.

[bob smith]

1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said:

There are plenty of places in the UK with poor service.

I personally have never had poor service in the UK.

 

That is my own personal experience.

 

bob.

[transam]

2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Bo!!ox... Your bias is showing...

 

There are plenty of places in the UK with poor service. In fact, some of my family in the UK recently shared a terrible restaurant experience.

 

While you might encounter less surliness in the UK, it often depends on how respectfully the situation is managed. Bob, considering your attitude towards Thais, the waitress’s response might have been influenced by how you spoke to her. It seems likely that many of the situations you complain about are of your own making.

 

 

 

 

 

...........plus the custard stains on your tank top..........

[richard_smith237]

3 minutes ago, bob smith said:

I simply asked the waitress to return my food to the chef as it wasn't cooked how I ordered it.

 

Standard practice in any restaurant if you ask me.

 

bob.

 

... Though, giving your posting history, bob...  It might be argued that you are far from being 'the standard customer'... 

 

So many of these issues you write of scream out... 'Look inwards'..... 

 

i.e. take a look at your own attitudes and behavior and see how that influences the response of others...

 

Why are you having so many difficulties and negative experiences in waters others navigate without any issue.

 

 

 

 

[bob smith]

1 minute ago, richard_smith237 said:

Why are you having so many difficulties and negative experiences

that's a question only the waitresses can answer! 

 

bob.

[richard_smith237]

13 minutes ago, bob smith said:

16 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

In some cases complaints are not welcomed, it could be that.

....Amazing Thailand, eh?

 

bob.

 

Nope...  Thats your negative bias shining though again, you've generalised a nation with your sarcastic slur... 

 

(Sarcastic) - "Amazing 'some of Thailand', eh?"...  would be more accurate, but it doesn't roll off the tongue as well and the balance does not fit your 'all Thai's bad'  rhetoric.

 

 

[richard_smith237]

1 minute ago, bob smith said:

3 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Why are you having so many difficulties and negative experiences

that's a question only the waitresses can answer! 

 

bob.

 

Wrong....    that waitress is not present at all your other negative encounters... 

 

There is only one constant in all of the issues you face with Thai people...

 

 

 

 

[bob smith]

Just now, richard_smith237 said:

There is only one constant in all of the issues you face with Thai people...

the constant is Thai people.

 

I never face such issues with people from other nationalities. 

 

funny, eh?

 

bob.

[steven100]

 

I think the problem is a bit of both   ....

 

*  Thai attitude ....  fancy someone complaining in my restaurant about the food

*   Lack of communication .... the waiter probably didn't understand that it was not (  suk suk ) burger, and the fries were yen

 

I've seen many places try to cook a cheeseburger, hamburger or hotdog, 

and honestly,  they haven't got a clue, no lettuce, no cooked onion,  tomato slice green,  no salt & pepper,  no BBQ sauce. ...  they're useless if it's farang food.    imo

 

 

[bob smith]

2 minutes ago, steven100 said:

*  Thai attitude ....  fancy someone complaining in my restaurant about the food

@richard_smith237

 

This, I think, is the crux of the matter.

 

They just can't handle any form of criticism!

 

bob.

Edited May 20 by bob smith

[richard_smith237]

7 minutes ago, bob smith said:

8 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

There is only one constant in all of the issues you face with Thai people...

the constant is Thai people.

 

I never face such issues with people from other nationalities. 

 

funny, eh?

 

bob.

 

Wrong again... The 'constant' is YOU and Thai-People....

 

If you have an underlying negative demeanour towards Thai's... that will be picked up.

 

Your posting history is not one that is ever complimentary towards Thai's.. the natural assumption is that you simply dislike all Thai people... a sense of bigotry shines through. 

 

Given your open attitudes on this forum, I'm quite sure all the Thai's I know would find you quite objectionable... you would of course blame them for being Thai... instead of looking at yourself and how you treat Thai's... 

 

 

 

 

 

[richard_smith237]

8 minutes ago, bob smith said:

9 minutes ago, steven100 said:

*  Thai attitude ....  fancy someone complaining in my restaurant about the food

@richard_smith237

 

This, I think, is the crux of the matter.

 

They just can't handle any form of criticism!

 

bob.

 

Your bias shining through again...  You cherry picked part of steven's quote that suits your rhetoric... 

 

 

You ignored the 'lack of communication' comment...  as this be admitting a failing on your part.

 

9 minutes ago, steven100 said:

*   Lack of communication .... the waiter probably didn't understand that it was not (  suk suk ) burger, and the fries were yen

 

 

[bob smith]

4 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

You ignored the 'lack of communication' comment...  as this be admitting a failing on your part.

I ignored it because it simply wasn't relevant!

 

Communication was not a factor.

The waitress took my order and spoke good english.

She understood what well done means.

She even asked me, in english, how would I like my burger cooked...

 

if she didn't then in all fairness she shouldn't be working in a restaurant that caters to expats and sells western food! steaks, burgers etc....

 

bob.

Edited May 20 by bob smith