On Mon, 6 Oct 2003 10:08:33 -0400, "K3" >
wrote:

>No... Don't complain to management... speak to your waiter/waitress... as a
>him/her... like as if they're like you and me...
>
>Ever heard the words "CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM" ???

Yes. It's related to "do you mind if I'm frank?" which means that
someone is going to say something nasty "for your own good" and think
they can get away without being labeled an interferring fussbudget.

"Constructive" criticism is properly delivered by a one's parents or
employers. Mentioning politely that one doesn't need constant
table-checks isn't criticism, but information. "Don't you realize
you're driving us nuts with your constant 'is everything all right?'"
is criticism that will get you a label as an (expletive deleted).