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| - I stopped by this location on my home from work, since I was craving a steak. I was seated promptly, and then my ordeal began.
My female server, who had a younger trainee in tow, decided to show her new charge just how far that she could test a customer's patience. She sat at my table uninvited to take my order, which is something that I find unprofessional, impolite, and intrusive. Then to my amazement, while sitting at my table, she proceeded to talk "down" to me repeatedly. If I had not been so hungry, and so concerned about this "witch" spitting into my food, I would have told her to KMA. Actually, what I should have done was just get up and leave.
The FOOD? Unmemorable, and not worth the price.
The SERVICE? Maybe the worst that I've ever experienced at any dining establishment.
I left a reasonable tip, when I should have left none. I was anxious to escape from this young, blond, crazy person, as soon as I could finish eating. I really hope that this person is no longer in the service industry, and I also hope that her young trainee learned to do just the opposite of what this "girl' taught. I vowed to never return, and I never have, nor will I ever. This experience soured my feelings for the entire Outback Steakhouse franchise. I have not eaten at an Outback since this encounter.
On a positive note, this experience steeled my resolve to NEVER take any guff from anyone who is disrespectful to me as a paying customer. I will make my displeasure known to the manager, and I will also contact corporate headquarters. I also now feel no compulsion to leave a tip. If service is particularly egregious, I will leave three cents - to convey my displeasure at having my dining experience ruined. They usually get the message!
Life is too short, and my peace of mind is too valuable, to allow this type of BS.
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