tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post1416327352891607507..comments2024-03-28T07:49:04.960+00:00Comments on nickhereandnow: Waits and pleasuresnickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-46186974307741768272007-11-06T18:04:00.000+00:002007-11-06T18:04:00.000+00:00We practically always tip as we know how little th...We practically always tip as we know how little the wait staff must earn. And that means leaving it on the table, not adding it to the bill and enriching the owner. But in the circumstances - a tip for what exactly? Still, we'll be extra generous next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-54645114953050065732007-11-06T17:16:00.000+00:002007-11-06T17:16:00.000+00:00Very classy move on their part. Hope you still ti...Very classy move on their part. Hope you still tipped!Megan McGurkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673489472490377198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-17785148957694138282007-11-06T14:16:00.000+00:002007-11-06T14:16:00.000+00:00Thanks for sharing, Con! Good to know Northern Ire...Thanks for sharing, Con! Good to know Northern Ireland has a lot to teach other countries when it comes to customer service. Tradespeople are pretty good too about correcting anything they haven't done properly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-62550299135866264582007-11-06T09:55:00.000+00:002007-11-06T09:55:00.000+00:00That would never ever happen in The Netherlands I ...That would never ever happen in The Netherlands I can tell you - they have no customer service and they don't care about return business. <BR/>By the way - I absolutely love pizza - not very interesting but I felt like I should share.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-29632293039375099222007-11-05T22:18:00.000+00:002007-11-05T22:18:00.000+00:00Hmmmm, that sounds like an invite. And when are yo...Hmmmm, that sounds like an invite. And when are you thinking of coming to Belfast?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-62107780780725405432007-11-05T17:20:00.000+00:002007-11-05T17:20:00.000+00:00Next time i go to Belfast, we'll have dinner there...Next time i go to Belfast, we'll have dinner there together. It's on me.The Majorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14291438937161926107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-48873679708271795912007-11-05T17:09:00.000+00:002007-11-05T17:09:00.000+00:00Red - that reminds me of an experience in a restau...Red - that reminds me of an experience in a restaurant in Verona. The first time we went they reluctantly accepted a credit card but the second time they absolutely refused, presumably for tax avoidance reasons. I had to rush off and get some cash pronto.<BR/><BR/>www - yes, that was the one thing that bothered us, no tip. But what to do, if the service was so bad? We'll have to give an extra generous tip next time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-49644136868958831382007-11-05T15:52:00.000+00:002007-11-05T15:52:00.000+00:00Oh Nick, my first thought was I hope they tipped t...Oh Nick, my first thought was I hope they tipped the wait/er/ress after that lovely surprise.<BR/>Sometimes the comments are as interesting as the post, I love the way readers are trying to track you in a Sherlock Holmesian way.<BR/>And yes, I agree on Mike Leigh (one of my favourites) but old jaded Hugh? And anorexic Keira? Naw.<BR/>XO<BR/>WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-70211989564968430592007-11-05T13:35:00.000+00:002007-11-05T13:35:00.000+00:00The ending to that story is a godzillion miles awa...The ending to that story is a godzillion miles away from anything you'd experience in an Italian restaurant. I'm adding 'good customer service' to my wishlist for our next destination.redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03811068181187396326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-78831851631194047792007-11-05T13:22:00.000+00:002007-11-05T13:22:00.000+00:00Ah, well of course it all depends where the said a...Ah, well of course it all depends where the said art gallery is located. Which is definitely within wandering distance.<BR/><BR/>Plans are now well advanced for the movie, btw, with a star-studded cast including Hugh Grant and Keira Knightley as the diners and Pete Doherty and Amy Winehouse as the wait staff. Mike Leigh to direct. Unless anyone has better ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-17685387585805362412007-11-05T12:38:00.000+00:002007-11-05T12:38:00.000+00:00Ooh, now it's a mystery movie. Knowing where Nick...Ooh, now it's a mystery movie. Knowing where Nick lives, I wouldn't have described Pizza Express as a wandering-distance "up the road" but does it (the Lisburn Road branch) have an upstairs anyway? Or it could have been Green's next door...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-16348555245255581402007-11-04T17:12:00.000+00:002007-11-04T17:12:00.000+00:00Gaye - Hmmm, bit thin for a movie though I could s...Gaye - Hmmm, bit thin for a movie though I could see a Hugh Grant character somewhere there (the diner? the waiter?). Yes, definitely a happy-tummies (and happy purses) ending.<BR/><BR/>Manuel - We were well aware the waiters are at the mercy of the chefs and the staffing levels - they're the piggies in the middle.<BR/><BR/>Alan - Hi! I think that's exactly it - their future reputation. Particularly as Jenny mentioned we're regular customers. Pizza Express? You might think that, but I can't possibly comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-37357595808911164492007-11-04T15:42:00.000+00:002007-11-04T15:42:00.000+00:00Occasionally, retailers (including caterers) remem...Occasionally, retailers (including caterers) remember that reputation is much more valuable to them (in terms of repeat business and recommendations) than the actual profit from an individual visit.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to guess it was Pizza Express - sounds like their ethic.Alan in Belfast (Alan Meban)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04647690758839987063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-35516669191348809072007-11-04T13:17:00.000+00:002007-11-04T13:17:00.000+00:00I might have had a different approach.....as the w...I might have had a different approach.....as the waiter that is......might...Manuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16333257013163173911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-25814915447585065742007-11-04T11:10:00.000+00:002007-11-04T11:10:00.000+00:00Wow Nick, that's almost a great movie with lots of...Wow Nick, that's almost a great movie with lots of twists and turns with the most unexpected end. I am glad the evening ended on a "happy-tummies and a nice gesture on the pizzeria's behalf" note. :)GayƩ Terziogluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429669176156091603noreply@blogger.com