"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> Gloria P said...
>
>> Andy wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> If something's wrong with the food, I'll flag down the waitstaff. Until
>>> then wait until I ask for the check and then they're free to ask "was
>>> everything alright?"
>>>
>>> That's how I wish to be treated, anyway.
>>
>>
>>
>> On the other hand, if something is missing or you want to order
>> something additional, it's nice to be able to do it BEFORE the check
>> comes. Sometimes the waitstaff is pretty hard to flag down, it's not
>> like they are hanging around waiting for your summons, they are BUSY!
>>
>> gloria p
>
>
> gloria p,
>
> I've never had a problem flagging down the waitstaff, being vocal if need
> be! "HELP!" (turns heads). I'm not ashamed at their expense!

Next time you do that and the guy at the next table grabs you from behind
for a Heimlich, don't be too surprised.