October Comments

Here's some of the Banquet Manager's favorite comments from readers in the month of October.  Thanks for adding your voice to this blog and keep them coming.

On "New York Bar Serves Up Wine in Baby Bottles"
Manker said:
"Gives new meaning to "bottle fed" ! :)

On "What the F*%$ Did She Say"
Purplegirl said:   
"Some corporate genius decided the hosts should tell you all that stuff instead of the servers, and the hosts get their asses reamed if they're caught not doing. They also get reamed if anybody stands at the door for more than five seconds without being acknowledged. I imagine she was trying to split the difference since some corporate ass clown decided to add to her workload."

On "Don't Bitch About The Payroll"
Native Napkin said: 
"I don't envy you and your job: almost constant training, transient help, and bridezillas. Give me my A-Type hyper-egoed cork dorks in the restaurant every time."


On "WTF, That's Not Charcuterie"
Chicago Banquet Guy said:
"Unfortunately, I don't have to worry about presenting food like that. Our clients aren't willing to spend the extra money. I have to deal with people who want a buffet of fried chicken and corn. So, I don't have to worry about presentation, and the "WOW" factor. I just need to have plenty of fried chicken and cold beer, and my guests are all happy."

 On "I Can't Stand Meeting Planners"
Anonymous said:
"I'm not a meeting planner myself, but I work conferences and smaller meetings as part of my job. I totally sympathize, and would like to add that sadly, the attendees really are that stupid. No amount of idiot-proofing has ever been enough. (Btw, this is my first comment, but I really like your blog!)"

On "Read Brides Worst Wedding Guest Stories"
Skippymom said:
"Forgetting the groom's name reminded me of the following:  The priest at my father's funereal said his name wrong 4 times until I leaned over the front pew and hissed at him his correct name  My mother still hasn't forgiven him."

On "Where Are All The Banquet Managers?"
Fort Mac Manager said:
"I work too much especially coming into Christmas party season to post most of the time ,but I do throughly enjoy readng your posts. Keep em coming, makes me feels better about my job."


On "You Never Setup The A/V Equipment"
BB said:
"I hate when people show up early and then expect everything to be ready! Last time I was bartending a private party some of the guests came an hour before I was even scheduled to be back there to set up and then were complaining because they didn't have any service. Arg, people annoy me."


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