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Old 06-07-2025, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by asianthree View Post
Just returned from lunch at Mallory. My guess is a few posters also had stopped.The place was packed with skeleton staff. Our waitress had 7 tables of 4-6 patrons. Before our glasses were half empty drinks were refilled, our food was delivered in 18 minutes (kudos to kitchen staff). Next table of 4 golfers ordered the wing special $6 each plus drink $2.99 for soda. Total with tax $10.69. Each left $11 cash. It’s just sad. Our waitress picked up the cash, continued to smile and thank us for stopping.
Sad is right! They each had $.31 in change coming that they could have donated to muscular dystrophy or some other charity.
Just incase you're wondering, I'm only half joking. Waitress has a job and is obviously getting by. Not everyone is as well off.