[gardendiva]

We recently had visitors here from Minnesota and took them to all the Towncenter...but ended in Spanish Springs. Drizzling a bit but sat under the umbrellas for a while chatting and enjoying talking to others. Decided to eat dinner at Margerita Republic as it was nearby. We were seated and ordered. before everyone was done eating the waiter presented our bill. The guys paid while the ladies finished their meal. When he returned with our change he said, "You will have to leave now, it is Trivia night and people are waiting for a table. We had been there approximately 45 minutes. When I told him we were not told when we were seated that it was Trivia Night and that we would have to rush through our meal, his reply was that those waiting would soon be over to stand next to our table to "encourage" us to leave. Our guests were put off as you can imagine. What a great way to show them the Villages - Friendly Hometown. Guess I won't be eating there again. Shame they had to be so rude.

[gerryann]

Really too bad that they treated you that way. I would hope that the manager sees this and reprimands the waiter that did this. Very , very rude!

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by gerryann

Really too bad that they treated you that way. I would hope that the manager sees this and reprimands the waiter that did this. Very , very rude!

And is it less rude or more rude than a "trivia" player lording over your table to "encourage" you to leave? I'd ask him (politely), as a trivia buff, if he knew the average time of unconsciousness after a knockout punch?

[bagboy]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

And is it less rude or more rude than a "trivia" player lording over your table to "encourage" you to leave? I'd ask him (politely), as a trivia buff, if he knew the average time of unconsciousness after a knockout punch?

LOL, amen to that.

[tomwed]

You might have asked for your tip back. But who thinks of these things in the heat of the moment.
And like GE and bagboy said I hate trivia bullies too. There all over the place down here. And those bingo ladies think they're so tough.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

And is it less rude or more rude than a "trivia" player lording over your table to "encourage" you to leave? I'd ask him (politely), as a trivia buff, if he knew the average time of unconsciousness after a knockout punch?

That's hilarious (and exactly my thoughts).

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

And is it less rude or more rude than a "trivia" player lording over your table to "encourage" you to leave? I'd ask him (politely), as a trivia buff, if he knew the average time of unconsciousness after a knockout punch?

I've often thought about that. What is the average time ?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

I've often thought about that. What is the average time ?

I don't know. Perhaps a field experiment---knock out 10 trivia bullies when they stand over your table and time it

[Bay Kid]

I would still be sitting there watching their game. They need a sign, or should have informed you when you were seated.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

I would still be sitting there watching their game. They need a sign, or should have informed you when you were seated.

I think I would be tempted to sit there, participate, and beat them at their own game.

[Bonny]

Hmmmm, I might have just splurged and order dessert & another drink !!

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Bonny

Hmmmm, I might have just splurged and order dessert & another drink !!

Or informed the waiter you were there for the trivia contest!

[Topspinmo]

Don't pay so early, wait till all parties are finished. Once the get money and tip they want you out so the cattle chute can't be opened up.

[gerryann]

I would have sat there till closing time!!

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Originally Posted by gerryann

I would have sat there till closing time!!

Too much self-punishment.

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