Que the ranting.
At work (Sonic) this morning, in the 27 degree weather, I bundled into my fleece jacket, grabbed my red tray and was out the door with an order. Great, they are the only customer and they parked seven stalls down.
Annoyed but still smiling, I walk hurriedly to their car and deliver their food. Three route-44 Dr. Peppers and cheese sticks. And then I see it. The look every customer gets on their face when they realize they should have asked for a drink carrier. So, I brace myself.
And then it happens.
"I'm sorry but I'm going to need a drink carrier."
Of course you do. Of course...you do...
Still smiling, however, I reply "OK I'll go grab one!" and return to the heated building. Perfect time to unleash on other carhops who understand the annoyance!
I return the carrier and ask if they need anything else. "There wasn't marinara sauce in my bag."
Oh dear! How terrible of me to not have read your mind before bringing out your order. I always forget that step. I mean really? I was supposed to know you wanted marinara sauce?
Pretty sure at this point (still freezing, by the way) smoke is coming out of my ears.
I have no choice but to be sassy. "Sorry, it wasn't on the ticket so I didn't know you wanted it."
But because I'm such an awesome carhop I go and get it. Anticipation of a tip is the only thing keeping me smiling. I return to their car:
"Thank you!"
"Your welcome! Have a good day!"
No. Tip.
So if you're reading this and you frequent Sonic, ASK FOR A DRINK CARRIER WHEN YOU ORDER! Actually, ask for anything you need. Extra salt, an extra spoon, ten peppermints- I honestly don't care what it is you want me to bring out, I will be more than glad to do it the first time. Not the second, when you park at the back and it's 27 degrees.
P.S. Carhops don't make minimum wage. So scrounge up your extra quarters. Thank you!
On a funnier note, we have some crazy customers.
haha this is great! and soo true! cant wait till you see what i wrote abt sonic lol
ReplyDeletein the customers defense..there is maranra in the picture haha
ReplyDeleteSometimes I ask for ranch and never even get it, so just because you ask doesn't mean you receive! Just a thought!
ReplyDeleteOmg I feel ur pain! Another annoying thing... "will u throw this away please?!" as if we're servants and then no tip ugh!
ReplyDeleteKatie: That's true, but what if I brought it and you wanted ranch? And some weird people eat honey mustard with their cheese sticks. Gross, I know!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous: True! In that case it's the carhops fault. :)
Emma Bear (haha): I KNOW! Do I look like a trashman..girl...negative!