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       #Post#: 4287--------------------------------------------------
       Incorrect restaurant order--Do you point it out if you aren't
       asking for a correction?
   DIR By: OnyxBird
       Date: June 3, 2018, 3:26 pm
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       Question: If a restaurant (or other business that takes orders)
       makes a mistake in your order but you don't want it corrected,
       do you still mention the mistake so they're aware of it? What
       circumstances would influence your decision?
       Background:
       Today I decided to go out for breakfast as a treat before
       running some errands. The restaurant was reasonably busy, but
       not slammed--I've seen it significantly busier. I ordered one of
       their breakfast combos, which combines a serving of one of their
       primary breakfast items (e.g., pancakes, french toast, etc.)
       with eggs, a breakfast meat, and hash browns. So there are at
       least three customer selections involved in defining the combo:
       which main item (which may have its own options to specify), how
       the eggs are cooked, and what type of meat. I noticed when I
       ordered that the server didn't write anything down, and when a
       different server brought my order to the table, it had fried
       eggs instead of the scrambled eggs I ordered.
       I like fried eggs well enough, so I had no desire to have them
       remake the eggs, nor did I consider it a problem that I would
       expect any compensation for other than a willingness to make and
       bring the correct item if requested. However, I was torn as to
       whether I should have mentioned that the order was incorrect, so
       they would know their system wasn't working. It wasn't a problem
       for me, but it did make the restaurant look sloppy, especially
       since the server had chosen to rely on her memory rather than
       taking the very normal step of writing the order down. Plus, I
       know that there are other people who would have a problem with
       their eggs being cooked wrong, especially given that they
       brought runny-yolked eggs when what I ordered should have been
       cooked through.
       I chose not to say anything, since there was really nothing for
       them to do to fix my order (I didn't want to wait for new eggs,
       nor would I have wanted any sort of discount for such a minor
       mistake). Also, the fact that the order was brought out by a
       different person than the one who took the order probably would
       have made that conversation even more awkward/confusing.
       However, it kind of feels like that's setting them up to not
       realize there's a problem until they mess up an order for a
       customer who will actually be annoyed/inconvenienced by it,
       which isn't a great outcome for anyone.
       What do you think?
       #Post#: 4291--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Incorrect restaurant order--Do you point it out if you
       aren't asking for a correction?
   DIR By: Bgolly
       Date: June 3, 2018, 4:02 pm
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       I would have said something as soon as she put it in front of
       me. It sounds like you got someone else's order. She would have
       had a chance to deliver it to the correct person.
       #Post#: 4292--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Incorrect restaurant order--Do you point it out if you
       aren't asking for a correction?
   DIR By: Sycorax
       Date: June 3, 2018, 4:08 pm
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       I don't see anything wrong with asking them to correct the
       order.  I had the exact same problem a few months ago, they
       changed out the eggs, and that was it!  I didn't ask for a
       discount, and they didn't offer one.
       #Post#: 4295--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Incorrect restaurant order--Do you point it out if you
       aren't asking for a correction?
   DIR By: Kiwipinball
       Date: June 3, 2018, 4:27 pm
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       --- Quote from: Pandorica link ---
       >
       > I don't see anything wrong with asking them to correct the
       order.  I had the exact same problem a few months ago, they
       changed out the eggs, and that was it!  I didn't ask for a
       discount, and they didn't offer one.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       There's certainly nothing wrong with asking for an incorrect
       order to be corrected. However, it's also understandable that OP
       didn't feel like waiting for a replacement. I might have spoken
       up immediately (thinking I got someone else's order) and then
       assured them I didn't mind. I think after that it's hard to do
       at the restaurant - they'll want to try to fix it (either by
       replacing it, giving a discount, etc) and it could be awkward if
       you weren't interested in those. Was there a feedback survey?
       You could also e-mail the restauarant and assure them you
       weren't seeking compensation but wanted them to know the not
       writing the order down wasn't working. You might still get a
       coupon.
       #Post#: 4297--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Incorrect restaurant order--Do you point it out if you
       aren't asking for a correction?
   DIR By: CorrieFan
       Date: June 3, 2018, 4:29 pm
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       I've had the same happen to me.
       I ordered soft poached eggs and they were medium to hard. Didn't
       realize until I cut into them. It wasn't a big deal but I did
       mention it to my server. She apologized and offered to remake
       them and I said not to bother, but just just to let the kitchen
       know. With poached eggs, timing is important!
       I certainly didn't expect any bill adjustment but she comped my
       coffee that morning. I appreciated the good will gesture.
       This was a cafe in my neighbourhood and I'm a regular customer.
       I don't know if that was a factor.
       #Post#: 4315--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Incorrect restaurant order--Do you point it out if you
       aren't asking for a correction?
   DIR By: pierrotlunaire0
       Date: June 3, 2018, 8:53 pm
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       I think I would have said something, as in, "Are you sure this
       is my order?  Because I ordered scrambled eggs."  Not a really
       big deal, but I usually do order scrambled eggs because I am
       less likely to drip egg yolk on myself.
       #Post#: 4327--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Incorrect restaurant order--Do you point it out if you
       aren't asking for a correction?
   DIR By: NewHomeowner
       Date: June 4, 2018, 6:31 am
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       Your original question was, 'Do I mention it even if I don't
       want it changed?'   Yes, mention it.
       I've done that before, usually with 'I wanted to let the kitchen
       know, but I'm fine with it the way it is and don't need any kind
       of refund.'  I don't recall getting any kind of a refund, but
       again, I'm fine with that.
       #Post#: 4334--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Incorrect restaurant order--Do you point it out if you
       aren't asking for a correction?
   DIR By: Venus193
       Date: June 4, 2018, 7:32 am
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       --- Quote from: Bgolly link ---
       >
       > I would have said something as soon as she put it in front of
       me. It sounds like you got someone else's order. She would have
       had a chance to deliver it to the correct person.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       I agree with this.
       I'm personally a little uncomfortable with waitstaff who don't
       write things down.  I have no food allergies but I do have
       aversions to certain things.
       #Post#: 4340--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Incorrect restaurant order--Do you point it out if you
       aren't asking for a correction?
   DIR By: DaDancingPsych
       Date: June 4, 2018, 8:43 am
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       In this case, saying something would have been a benefit to the
       restaurant, but not really OnyxBird. I probably would not have
       said anything either, because then the "fuss" becomes too big
       (because I will gladly eat the meal as is.) *Maybe* if someone
       asked how my meal was, I *might* have mentioned that they were
       the wrong eggs, but again, I prefer to avoid the fuss. I don't
       think I'm being rude by not saying anything... nor do I think it
       would be rude to do the opposite. (A few times I have discovered
       something new through an error in my meal that I accepted.)
       Fair or not fair, I would see this as a small ding for the
       restaurant. You can get similar meals at lots of different
       places, so when selecting next time, this *might* be taken into
       consideration. (However, it is so minor that things like
       location and value would probably be first on my mind.)
       #Post#: 4375--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Incorrect restaurant order--Do you point it out if you
       aren't asking for a correction?
   DIR By: GardenGal
       Date: June 4, 2018, 12:30 pm
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       If you're happy enough to eat the food you got, I wouldn't
       bother mentioning that it wasn't what you ordered unless it was
       very different and might have been meant for someone else.  Last
       night at a restaurant we've been to a few times before I asked
       that the salad dressing be on the side, but when we got the
       salad the dressing was already mixed in.  However, the reason I
       wanted it on the side was because some places put too much
       dressing on.  In this instance, the amount of dressing was
       perfect, so I didn't say a thing.  It had been brought by
       someone other than our waitress.  After a minute the waitress
       came by, apologized for the salad mistake, and offered to bring
       us a new salad.  I told her we were fine and that was the end of
       that.  However, if there had been too much dressing, I would
       have refused to accept it or would have asked for a new salad
       once I tasted it.
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