5 Things You Do That Annoy Restaurant Staff the Most

Oct 07, 2017, 12:20 PM

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As they say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions. And yet, you still might be surprised to learn that a server's biggest problem can be a well-meaning patron.

"We love all our guests—especially the ones who go out of their way to be pleasant and helpful," assures Suzanne Perry, co-owner of Datz Restaurant Group in Tampa. But there's a difference between a guest who quickly mops up a toddler's spill and one who takes a martini glass off a tray full of drinks.