When the hostess is busy, you might want to just sit down to save her time. This might seem like a good idea, but it could make her job (and the work of the other servers) harder.
We get it. You're at your favorite diner and you want the same old thing. But please don't talk when the staff is telling you about the daily deals and soups.
We want to be nice, but if the room is full, we might not want to ask too many personal questions. A genuine smile and a good tip go a long way toward making someone feel valued.
Oops! You accidentally knocked a glass of wine off the table, and you want to cause as little trouble as possible for the staff.
Your waiter looks busy, so why not ask someone else for dessert or another appetizer? Because it can make putting together your bill very hard.
I've done this before, too. It seemed like a good way to get people to clear their plates, but it actually makes them harder to get to and makes the table a mess for everyone else.
Your server would like it if you ordered your food the way it's written on the menu.
Tell your server if you want some water or coffee or if your soup is cold. Better to ask nicely than to get angry and leave a small tip.