Rudeness is a common one. Like when a host is short - tempered and snaps at customers for no good reason. Another is incompetence, such as getting the reservation details wrong. And then there's the case of the host showing favoritism. For example, seating regular customers in the best spots while making new customers wait for no good reason.
One common horror story type is when the host overbooks the restaurant. Then they scramble to find space for everyone, often making customers wait for long periods. Another is when the host discriminates. Maybe they seat people differently based on appearance. For example, they seat a well - dressed couple in a prime location while putting a group of casually - dressed young people in a less desirable area. This kind of unfair treatment can be really off - putting for customers.
Another common horror story is about overcharging. Some restaurants add extra charges that are not clear to the customer. A friend of mine was charged for a side dish that was supposed to be included with the main course, and they didn't notice until they got the bill.
One common horror story is when the host forgets your reservation. You show up excited for your meal, but they have no record of it. Then they either make you wait a long time or turn you away. It's really frustrating.
Dirty accommodations are common. Guests expect a clean place but sometimes find dirty bathrooms or unmade beds. Another is overcharging. Some hosts try to add extra fees that were not mentioned before.
Well, overcharging is another one. Some restaurants add extra charges without proper explanation. I know of a case where a customer was charged double for a dish that was not supposed to be that expensive. And when they questioned it, the staff was very uncooperative, trying to make the customer feel like it was their fault for not understanding the menu properly.
There was this one restaurant where the host seemed to be in a very bad mood all the time. He was short - tempered and snapped at us when we asked for a different table because the one we were assigned was near the kitchen and very noisy. His attitude just made the whole dining experience unpleasant.
One horror story is when a restaurant host was extremely rude to a family with small children. The host refused to seat them near an exit as they requested for easy access with a stroller. Instead, the host made snide remarks about how they should have planned better. It made the family's dining experience start off on a very bad note.
One common element is finding foreign objects in the food. It could be hair, like in my soup story, or pieces of plastic, which is really dangerous. Another is food that is not cooked properly, either undercooked or overcooked. And of course, food that is not fresh, like the smelly oysters I had.
Customers who don't tip. It's really frustrating for the workers who have served them well. They rely on tips to make a decent living.
Rude customers are very common. They can be rude in different ways like complaining non - stop or being disrespectful to the server's efforts. Another common element is mistakes in orders. Sometimes it's the kitchen's fault but the server has to face the angry customers.
One common type is the bank - related phishing. Hackers send emails or messages that seem to be from banks, asking for login details. Another is the fake invoice phishing, like I mentioned before for the small business. Also, there are those that target individuals through social media with offers that are too good to be true.