The UnInmate said...

>
> "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.


That actually happened at Bookbinders in Philly. I choked on some fish bone
ane was downstairs in the bathroom coughing up and this 80yo guy asked me
if I needed the Heimlech manuver. I looked at the frail old mam and waved
him off. A good lump of bread did the trick. WHEW!

Andy