"When you get to the status of being a "regular" somewhere, some of those rules disappear - you have more leeway to ask favors of the waitstaff, for example. But some things might feel tougher, like sending back a dish that didn't come out quite right. No one likes having to send food back, and it is especially troubling if you are concerned about hurting your status as a regular customer by coming off as one of "those people.""
"Now, there are some obvious reasons to send a dish back. For instance, you got the wrong dish, your meal isn't cooked correctly (food safety is no joke), or you spot something that you are allergic to in the dish. These are all obvious, no-questions-asked reasons to return your food to the kitchen. But one that toes the line for many - and is where a regular customer really has something valuable to share - is if the food didn't come out tasting quite right."
"Even if you don't mind the issue, let the waitstaff know if something is wrong with a dish. As a regular, you have an especially deep knowledge of how the food is supposed to taste. If something is wrong, you are the canary in the coal mine. It might feel awkward to speak up when there isn't a glaring error - like finding a piece of glass in your mashed potatoes - but your knowledge might be the only way that the restaurant catc"
Restaurants have many spoken and unspoken rules for diners, and regulars often gain leeway with staff. Regular customers may hesitate to send a dish back for fear of seeming difficult, but clear reasons justify returning meals. Wrong orders, improperly cooked food, and allergens are no-questions-asked reasons to return a dish. Regulars who know how dishes should taste are well placed to notice when a familiar dish is off and should notify staff. Reporting subtle flavor or preparation problems can help kitchens identify and correct issues, improving quality and maintaining food safety.
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