Can we discuss pet peeves here? (4 Viewers)

[Dezbelief]

Sonic has stalls with menu boards. You can peruse the menu to your heart's content before hitting the red button to place your order.

 

[General Malaise]

My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going.

I haven't gone to a Sonic or other fast food that I don't frequent because I don't know the menu and have no idea what I want. That sitting there looking at the menu trying to decide while you hear the clock ticking and the impatience of the order taker getting louder and louder and louder.......UGH!!!!.

Bro, this isn't French Laundry. They make hamburgers and hotdogs. What are you agonizing over?

I have never had it. I have no idea what to get. That's pretty much it. I am not saying it's rational. I know it's not rocket surgery. I just like knowing what I want going into the line. Creature of habit and all.

You know, you COULD walk into the establishment and take a look around before ordering. No rules that say you HAVE to use the drive-thru. Look at me solving your problems here, friend!

I have done that when I have no idea what I want. I don't want to clutter up the drive thru lane with indecision. That was kind of my original point (cluttering the drive thru with indecision). I don't want to be an obstacle to the other drive thru people.

Well, that's because you're one of the few good people in the world. Consideration is in short supply.

 

[the moops]

if you RARELY do fast food (and I'm with you, I hit fast food maybe once or twice a year tops)

We have seen the videos man

 

[General Malaise]

if you RARELY do fast food (and I'm with you, I hit fast food maybe once or twice a year tops)

We have seen the videos man

Not in several years.....

 

[the moops]

if you RARELY do fast food (and I'm with you, I hit fast food maybe once or twice a year tops)

We have seen the videos man

Not in several years.....

And we all love you a little less because of that

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

Always. I can take my time and no one else's.

 

[General Malaise]

if you RARELY do fast food (and I'm with you, I hit fast food maybe once or twice a year tops)

We have seen the videos man

Not in several years.....

And we all love you a little less because of that

Nobody wants to watch a fat man eat a salad or soup but that's where I live these days. :(

 

[the moops]

if you RARELY do fast food (and I'm with you, I hit fast food maybe once or twice a year tops)

We have seen the videos man

Not in several years.....

And we all love you a little less because of that

Nobody wants to watch a fat man eat a salad or soup but that's where I live these days. :(

You underestimate our collective need for entertainment

 

[ThaPenguin]

Popping in to once again remind all that if you are not ordering fast food through their app, you are doing it wrong. Saves money and aggravation of trying to communicate with those employees.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

Popping in to once again remind all that if you are not ordering fast food through their app, you are doing it wrong. Saves money and aggravation of trying to communicate with those employees.

Don't want no apps, thank you very much. There are way too many of these things to have to deal with.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

In a Starbucks drive through this morning and car in front of me orders and then pulls forward half a car length but not enough so that I can place my order. Driver has plenty of room in front to pull forward as there is a full car length between him/her and car in from of them. Such stupidity is maddening and keeps me from ordering for another minute or two for no reason.

I hate that! Even worse when its a long line and several people do it so there would be room for 2-3 more cars if everyone pulled ahead correctly.

It gets even worse when you're stuck that half car length behind and the person in the booth starts asking you for your order (this goes for any drive through situation).

I rarely do fast food. So I need to look at the menu for longer than 3 seconds. Can I get 30 seconds? My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going. . Winning?

Okay, hold up....if you RARELY do fast food (and I'm with you, I hit fast food maybe once or twice a year tops) don't you already have an idea of what you're after? I'm calling horse shneers that you don't know what you're after at a fast food drive-thru if you rarely go. If I hit Jackin The Box, I know it's for the Sourdough Jack. Wendy's, spicy chicken sandwich. McDs for breakfast, I know what I'm after.

I am calling supreme BS on this one.

My family laughs at me. I’m no longer allowed to speak at the drive through. I get paralyzed and awkward I can speak in front of crowds no problem. My wife says I bargain and haggle like I’m in bazaar in Cairo in any and all situations. Zero energy on it, makes her super uncomfortable

I never go to Jack. I used to get the chicken club at Wendy’s. It’s no longer on the menu. McDonald’s is a nearly never and the best thing on the menu are the hash browns. Till 10am. We go to del taco the most frequently. Still rarely. I just get what wife gets. And it’s super basic. Tacos(extra cheese, no tomatoes) and chix quesadilla(shared). So I guess I know the order at del. but I’d leave the tomatoes on there, but I’m not allowed to speak. I’m similarly traumatized by stupidly enormous menus, Ala the Cheesecake Factory. And what makes all this make even less sense…..I’ve been the restaurant biz all my life.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going.

I haven't gone to a Sonic or other fast food that I don't frequent because I don't know the menu and have no idea what I want. That sitting there looking at the menu trying to decide while you hear the clock ticking and the impatience of the order taker getting louder and louder and louder.......UGH!!!!.

Bro, this isn't French Laundry. They make hamburgers and hotdogs. What are you agonizing over?

I have never had it. I have no idea what to get. That's pretty much it. I am not saying it's rational. I know it's not rocket surgery. I just like knowing what I want going into the line. Creature of habit and all.

Below is the menu, this way you can know what you want ahead of time.

Sonic Menu - Order Online | Sonic

Order online now at Sonic Drive-In! Be first in line, every time

www.sonicdrivein.com

I feel like I am being helpful and deserve internet points for this post.

Thank you for your service. The chances of me going a sonic are near zero. But I appreciate you.

 

[FarFromHome]

In a Starbucks drive through this morning and car in front of me orders and then pulls forward half a car length but not enough so that I can place my order. Driver has plenty of room in front to pull forward as there is a full car length between him/her and car in from of them. Such stupidity is maddening and keeps me from ordering for another minute or two for no reason.

I hate that! Even worse when its a long line and several people do it so there would be room for 2-3 more cars if everyone pulled ahead correctly.

It gets even worse when you're stuck that half car length behind and the person in the booth starts asking you for your order (this goes for any drive through situation).

I rarely do fast food. So I need to look at the menu for longer than 3 seconds. Can I get 30 seconds? My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going. . Winning?

Okay, hold up....if you RARELY do fast food (and I'm with you, I hit fast food maybe once or twice a year tops) don't you already have an idea of what you're after? I'm calling horse shneers that you don't know what you're after at a fast food drive-thru if you rarely go. If I hit Jackin The Box, I know it's for the Sourdough Jack. Wendy's, spicy chicken sandwich. McDs for breakfast, I know what I'm after.

I am calling supreme BS on this one.

My family laughs at me. I’m no longer allowed to speak at the drive through. I get paralyzed and awkward I can speak in front of crowds no problem. My wife says I bargain and haggle like I’m in bazaar in Cairo in any and all situations. Zero energy on it, makes her super uncomfortable

I never go to Jack. I used to get the chicken club at Wendy’s. It’s no longer on the menu. McDonald’s is a nearly never and the best thing on the menu are the hash browns. Till 10am. We go to del taco the most frequently. Still rarely. I just get what wife gets. And it’s super basic. Tacos(extra cheese, no tomatoes) and chix quesadilla(shared). So I guess I know the order at del. but I’d leave the tomatoes on there, but I’m not allowed to speak. I’m similarly traumatized by stupidly enormous menus, Ala the Cheesecake Factory. And what makes all this make even less sense…..I’ve been the restaurant biz all my life.

One of the many reasons to pre-order using apps. You save quite a bit of money also.

 

[General Malaise]

It's an addiction I've mostly broken but the sausage egg mcmuffin is pretty good, especially if hungover.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

My hesitation/irritation with this actually keeps me from going.

I haven't gone to a Sonic or other fast food that I don't frequent because I don't know the menu and have no idea what I want. That sitting there looking at the menu trying to decide while you hear the clock ticking and the impatience of the order taker getting louder and louder and louder.......UGH!!!!.

Bro, this isn't French Laundry. They make hamburgers and hotdogs. What are you agonizing over?

I have never had it. I have no idea what to get. That's pretty much it. I am not saying it's rational. I know it's not rocket surgery. I just like knowing what I want going into the line. Creature of habit and all.

You know, you COULD walk into the establishment and take a look around before ordering. No rules that say you HAVE to use the drive-thru. Look at me solving your problems here, friend!

I have done that when I have no idea what I want. I don't want to clutter up the drive thru lane with indecision. That was kind of my original point (cluttering the drive thru with indecision). I don't want to be an obstacle to the other drive thru people.

This is me! But I’m not going in. F that. The whole point is FAST food. So I just sit in the drivers seat with my shut and let my wife order.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Popping in to once again remind all that if you are not ordering fast food through their app, you are doing it wrong. Saves money and aggravation of trying to communicate with those employees.

Do I have to go inside?

 

[FarFromHome]

Popping in to once again remind all that if you are not ordering fast food through their app, you are doing it wrong. Saves money and aggravation of trying to communicate with those employees.

Do I have to go inside?

Nope. Pull up to drive through say pick up for FarFromHome and pass the pay window. Pick up food. I'll admit I've never used the app. It's always my wife in the passenger seat placing order on the drive over. Ha ha

 

[Gally]

It's an addiction I've mostly broken but the sausage egg mcmuffin is pretty good, especially if hungover.

Take out the egg and I agree. Sausage McMuffin is the best roadtrip breakfast going. Don't forget you gotta have that excellent McDonalds coke to go along with it.

 

[Gally]

It's always my wife in the passenger seat placing order on the drive over. Ha ha

I resemble this remark (when's it's a normal fast food place we hit up)

 

[General Malaise]

It's an addiction I've mostly broken but the sausage egg mcmuffin is pretty good, especially if hungover.

Take out the egg and I agree. Sausage McMuffin is the best roadtrip breakfast going. Don't forget you gotta have that excellent McDonalds coke to go along with it.

I haven't had a coke in probably 10 years but man does that sound good.

Also had to go cold turkey on the McGriddles. So good but I felt the need to go to Confession after eating one and I'm not even Catholic.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

It's an addiction I've mostly broken but the sausage egg mcmuffin is pretty good, especially if hungover.

Take out the egg and I agree. Sausage McMuffin is the best roadtrip breakfast going. Don't forget you gotta have that excellent McDonalds coke to go along with it.

I haven't had a coke in probably 10 years but man does that sound good.

Also had to go cold turkey on the McGriddles. So good but I felt the need to go to Confession after eating one and I'm not even Catholic.

Had a coke on the plane today. Can’t remember the last time I had one. I was going to get an adult beverage cause they were free. LAM!!! . But just wasn’t in the mood. And it was 11am. So went all crazy and had one glass of coke. Not even the whole can. :baller:

 

[General Malaise]

It's an addiction I've mostly broken but the sausage egg mcmuffin is pretty good, especially if hungover.

Take out the egg and I agree. Sausage McMuffin is the best roadtrip breakfast going. Don't forget you gotta have that excellent McDonalds coke to go along with it.

I haven't had a coke in probably 10 years but man does that sound good.

Also had to go cold turkey on the McGriddles. So good but I felt the need to go to Confession after eating one and I'm not even Catholic.

Had a coke on the plane today. Can’t remember the last time I had one. I was going to get an adult beverage cause they were free. LAM!!! . But just wasn’t in the mood. And it was 11am. So went all crazy and had one glass of coke. Not even the whole can. :baller:

I had a whole can of ginger ale after my colonoscopy and it was the greatest beverage ever.

 

[Gally]

Also had to go cold turkey on the McGriddles.

Those things are way too sweet for me. Just give me my sausage mcmuffin and a coke. Mmmmm

 

[General Malaise]

Also had to go cold turkey on the McGriddles.

Those things are way too sweet for me. Just give me my sausage mcmuffin and a coke. Mmmmm

I know. It's too sweet. It's gross.

But with the spicy sausage, it's heaven and I had to quit it. They could make a sequel to Trainspotting about me quitting these things.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Also had to go cold turkey on the McGriddles.

Those things are way too sweet for me. Just give me my sausage mcmuffin and a coke. Mmmmm

I know. It's too sweet. It's gross.

But with the spicy sausage, it's heaven and I had to quit it. They could make a sequel to Trainspotting about me quitting these things.

That would be a whole different kind of toilet scene.

 

[Leroy Hoard]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

Always. I can take my time and no one else's.

Back in the olden days of no internet, I would have to advance scout by walking in and requesting a paper takeout menu, which I would study before going back there to actually eat.

 

[Mrs. Rannous]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

Always. I can take my time and no one else's.

Back in the olden days of no internet, I would have to advance scout by walking in and requesting a paper takeout menu, which I would study before going back there to actually eat.

We also did this. Gone are the days.

 

[Terminalxylem]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

I wish ordering in nice restaurants proceeded like drive-throughs. But no, we have to go through the dog-and-pony show of separate delays for drinks/appetizers/main course/deserts.

Everything should be ordered at once, and “solving” the menu shouldn’t take more than a minute.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Look, I have no problems with anybody who wants to wear a mask out in public or private, your body, your choice, do as you please. *HOWEVER* - if you ARE going to continue wearing a mask out in public, would you please - pretty please - CONTINUE TO PRACTICE SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING!!!!1111JON

I don't know why you're wearing a mask and I don't care, but if you do wear the mask, stay 6 gosh darn feet away from me, please. Whatever it is you have, I don't want and if you're so concerned about others that you need the mask, stay the hell away from us - or at least, stay 6 feet away. Pick a lane, Susan. If you're wearing a mask out of an abundance of caution practice it all the way.

I'm at the grocer on Sunday morning, at the butcher counter. It's just me. I'm getting two chicken breasts ($2.99/Lb on sale) and half a pound of sea salt and pepper bacon ($5.99/Lb). I'm at the very far end of the counter waiting for my bacon. This masked up woman saunters over and immediately starts moving towards me. I'm thinking "Okay, she's masked up, maybe she wants a closer look at the steaks to my right". Oh no, she keeps on moving until her head is basically inches from my right shoulder. WTF???? How close do you need to inspect slices of bacon? You've got a mask on but you're a short hair away from boarding Air GM.

I don't get it.

This is where your plastic bag mittens come in handy. Make a lobster claw with both hands to scare her off.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

I wish ordering in nice restaurants proceeded like drive-throughs. But no, we have to go through the dog-and-pony show of separate delays for drinks/appetizers/main course/deserts.

Everything should be ordered at once, and “solving” the menu shouldn’t take more than a minute.

There's a sit-down restaurant in my area where they have you order everything at once and each item comes out when it's ready.

 

[Don Quixote]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

I wish ordering in nice restaurants proceeded like drive-throughs. But no, we have to go through the dog-and-pony show of separate delays for drinks/appetizers/main course/deserts.

Everything should be ordered at once, and “solving” the menu shouldn’t take more than a minute.

When the waiter/waitress asks if they can take your drink order, can’t you just say that we’re ready to order food too?

 

[3C's]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

I wish ordering in nice restaurants proceeded like drive-throughs. But no, we have to go through the dog-and-pony show of separate delays for drinks/appetizers/main course/deserts.

Everything should be ordered at once, and “solving” the menu shouldn’t take more than a minute.

When the waiter/waitress asks if they can take your drink order, can’t you just say that we’re ready to order food too?

That's what we do. "can I get you guys something to drink?" Sure, but we're ready to order food as well. "Oh, okay."

 

[the moops]

There's a sit-down restaurant in my area where they have you order everything at once and each item comes out when it's ready.

Love places like this. I want my food hot and fresh. No need to wait for everything to come out all at once

 

[Terminalxylem]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

I wish ordering in nice restaurants proceeded like drive-throughs. But no, we have to go through the dog-and-pony show of separate delays for drinks/appetizers/main course/deserts.

Everything should be ordered at once, and “solving” the menu shouldn’t take more than a minute.

When the waiter/waitress asks if they can take your drink order, can’t you just say that we’re ready to order food too?

Yes, I do this frequently, but the server isn’t always prepared for it. Should be the default assumption.

 

[Terminalxylem]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

I wish ordering in nice restaurants proceeded like drive-throughs. But no, we have to go through the dog-and-pony show of separate delays for drinks/appetizers/main course/deserts.

Everything should be ordered at once, and “solving” the menu shouldn’t take more than a minute.

There's a sit-down restaurant in my area where they have you order everything at once and each item comes out when it's ready.

Even better, some places have a QR code you scan when seated, and can order the second you’re ready. It also splits the bill easily, if you’re into that sort of thing.

 

[Dezbelief]

Bird droppings on my vehicles is a peeve in general, but when it happens when Temps are below freezing it really gets under my skin. Effing birds

 

[Leroy Hoard]

Bird droppings on my vehicles is a peeve in general, but when it happens when Temps are below freezing it really gets under my skin. Effing birds

One of my favorite comic strips showed an angry car owner climbing up a tree so he could take a dump in a bird's nest.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

I wish ordering in nice restaurants proceeded like drive-throughs. But no, we have to go through the dog-and-pony show of separate delays for drinks/appetizers/main course/deserts.

Everything should be ordered at once, and “solving” the menu shouldn’t take more than a minute.

When the waiter/waitress asks if they can take your drink order, can’t you just say that we’re ready to order food too?

Yes, I do this frequently, but the server isn’t always prepared for it. Should be the default assumption.

How can they not be prepared? Remember I’m the restaurant guy.

 

[belljr]

Because normally a good place. They will, give you a little bit of time to look over the menu while you go, get their drinks and put in their appetizers to try and have all the timing work out. But not being ready for it's kind of silly. Because for everybody that is ready as soon as they come in there's the other crew that has to peruse every item on the menu.

My old place The hostess would grab your drinks for you

 

[Terminalxylem]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

I wish ordering in nice restaurants proceeded like drive-throughs. But no, we have to go through the dog-and-pony show of separate delays for drinks/appetizers/main course/deserts.

Everything should be ordered at once, and “solving” the menu shouldn’t take more than a minute.

When the waiter/waitress asks if they can take your drink order, can’t you just say that we’re ready to order food too?

Yes, I do this frequently, but the server isn’t always prepared for it. Should be the default assumption.

How can they not be prepared? Remember I’m the restaurant guy.

For those who write down orders, they may not have their pen and paper, for example.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

I always have a phobia of not knowing what to order first time at either cheap drive through or nice sit down. As noted already, checking out the on line menu in advance is usually a good way to go.

I wish ordering in nice restaurants proceeded like drive-throughs. But no, we have to go through the dog-and-pony show of separate delays for drinks/appetizers/main course/deserts.

Everything should be ordered at once, and “solving” the menu shouldn’t take more than a minute.

When the waiter/waitress asks if they can take your drink order, can’t you just say that we’re ready to order food too?

Yes, I do this frequently, but the server isn’t always prepared for it. Should be the default assumption.

How can they not be prepared? Remember I’m the restaurant guy.

For those who write down orders, they may not have their pen and paper, for example.

Ridiculous. I know it happens. But that’s ridiculous. It’s every server, manager, owners dream to get the whole order at once. They should be fired. Or they should rush to get pen and paper and immediately return. Ridiculous.

If any server ever asks me to borrow a pen, lighter, wine opener, etc. I say I don’t have one. They know I do. I just look at them. I also throw out any resume that is filled out by someone that doesn’t bring their own pen. Handle your **** people.

 

[the moops]

It’s every server, manager, owners dream to get the whole order at once.

This

 

[Don Quixote]

How can they not be prepared? Remember I’m the restaurant guy.

As you are a restaurant guy, unrelated question for you. I was out a Michelin star restaurant recently. They brought out an array of vibrantly colored steak knives, which the waitress smilingly asked me to pick one from. They were all serrated on one side for people who cut with their right hand. I asked if they had a lefty-friendly knife (or at least serrated on both sides), but I was told all the same. So, I just grudgingly picked one. Is it a proper pet peeve to be annoyed by restaurants that only carry righty knives, or should I just accept that as my lot in life as a lefty?

 

[DA RAIDERS]

How can they not be prepared? Remember I’m the restaurant guy.

As you are a restaurant guy, unrelated question for you. I was out a Michelin star restaurant recently. They brought out an array of vibrantly colored knives, which the waitress smilingly asked me to pick one from. They were all serrated on one side for people who cut with their right hand. I asked if they had a lefty-friendly knife (or at least serrated on both sides), but I was told all the same. So, I just grudgingly picked one. Is it a proper pet peeve to be annoyed by restaurants that only carry righty knives, or should I just accept that as my lot in life as a lefty?

For serrated that’s your lot in life. Very few would have them for lefty’s. It’d be quite the touch if they did.

Was this for meat?

They should carry the wicked sharp non serrated knives for meat. Personally I don’t like a serrated knife for meat. It tears the flesh rather than slices through. It’s just the nature of the blade. And serrated blades are usually for tougher meats.

 

[Don Quixote]

How can they not be prepared? Remember I’m the restaurant guy.

As you are a restaurant guy, unrelated question for you. I was out a Michelin star restaurant recently. They brought out an array of vibrantly colored knives, which the waitress smilingly asked me to pick one from. They were all serrated on one side for people who cut with their right hand. I asked if they had a lefty-friendly knife (or at least serrated on both sides), but I was told all the same. So, I just grudgingly picked one. Is it a proper pet peeve to be annoyed by restaurants that only carry righty knives, or should I just accept that as my lot in life as a lefty?

For serrated that’s your lot in life. Very few would have them for lefty’s. It’d be quite the touch if they did.

Was this for meat?

They should carry the wicked sharp non serrated knives for meat. Personally I don’t like a serrated knife for meat. It tears the flesh rather than slices through. It’s just the nature of the blade. And serrated blades are usually for tougher meats.

Thanks. Yeah, for meat. It was at least a tender wagyu. Required a little extra effort to cut, but I’ve been to some places that give the serrated on the wrong side for me for some tougher meats; so, I’ve at least had worse experiences.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

How can they not be prepared? Remember I’m the restaurant guy.

As you are a restaurant guy, unrelated question for you. I was out a Michelin star restaurant recently. They brought out an array of vibrantly colored knives, which the waitress smilingly asked me to pick one from. They were all serrated on one side for people who cut with their right hand. I asked if they had a lefty-friendly knife (or at least serrated on both sides), but I was told all the same. So, I just grudgingly picked one. Is it a proper pet peeve to be annoyed by restaurants that only carry righty knives, or should I just accept that as my lot in life as a lefty?

For serrated that’s your lot in life. Very few would have them for lefty’s. It’d be quite the touch if they did.

Was this for meat?

They should carry the wicked sharp non serrated knives for meat. Personally I don’t like a serrated knife for meat. It tears the flesh rather than slices through. It’s just the nature of the blade. And serrated blades are usually for tougher meats.

Thanks. Yeah, for meat. It was at least a tender wagyu. Required a little extra effort to cut, but I’ve been to some places that give the serrated on the wrong side for me for some tougher meats; so, I’ve at least had worse experiences.

Wagyu should never require effort. and they definitely should not be offering serrated knives for it. IMHO

ETA: should not

 

[Don Quixote]

How can they not be prepared? Remember I’m the restaurant guy.

As you are a restaurant guy, unrelated question for you. I was out a Michelin star restaurant recently. They brought out an array of vibrantly colored knives, which the waitress smilingly asked me to pick one from. They were all serrated on one side for people who cut with their right hand. I asked if they had a lefty-friendly knife (or at least serrated on both sides), but I was told all the same. So, I just grudgingly picked one. Is it a proper pet peeve to be annoyed by restaurants that only carry righty knives, or should I just accept that as my lot in life as a lefty?

For serrated that’s your lot in life. Very few would have them for lefty’s. It’d be quite the touch if they did.

Was this for meat?

They should carry the wicked sharp non serrated knives for meat. Personally I don’t like a serrated knife for meat. It tears the flesh rather than slices through. It’s just the nature of the blade. And serrated blades are usually for tougher meats.

Thanks. Yeah, for meat. It was at least a tender wagyu. Required a little extra effort to cut, but I’ve been to some places that give the serrated on the wrong side for me for some tougher meats; so, I’ve at least had worse experiences.

Wagyu should never require effort. and they definitely should be offering serrated knives for it. IMHO

Well, it was serrated. Just on the wrong side for me as a lefty.

 

[General Malaise]

I think I might murder myself if i had to cut meat with a super sharp serated knife left-handed. My left hand is useless. Except for catching a baseball, that's the only thing it can do.

 

[Drunken knight]

Hmmm.
As a patron I hold my fork in my right hand, cut with my left.

In the kitchen, I cut with my right.