Tonight, I went over to the Chili's here in Huntsville for dinner. I sit down, waiter stops by and asks what I would like to drink. I say
A minute later he is at that little contraption where they enters orders and calls out to me
Can I get you something else?
I, not understanding the reason for the question, just reply
yes, I will be ordering dinner.
He goes on to say
Me, in disbelief, and also aware that I had scotch there before, said
After a bit of consternation and multiple trips to consult with others, he brings me a scotch.
All through dinner I was wondering about this exchange. I saw this big sign that said
Happy Day All Day Long
Wells $3.50
So, I felt that all had worked out fine.
Then, comes the check. $7.25 for a JB! Ouch!!! I called back the waiter and pointed to the sign. He again went to consult. Then a manager type came out saying that
In Alabama, they can't take liquor off a bill.
I point out to her
I don't want it taken off my bill, just charge me the right amount.
Her response:
We don't have a well scotch.
Now, for the second time during this dinner, I am incredulous. I say to her
Either you are paying for this or the waiter is paying for this.
She didn't get my drift (something about police) so I had to further explain that if management didn't make an adjustment, the waiter was getting stiffed....she didn't care.
Waiter presents bill, and I apologize for him having to pay for management's error. I wrote on receipt $0 for tip and wrote a note saying
Tip was zeroed out as I was overcharged for drink.
Someone in office should get the note and hopefully bring to General Manager's attention.
Thats my strange story.
Marc
PS I left a sizable tip for the waiter under a glass....no reason he should have to pay for management's transgressions. ;)
