"Here You Go, Boss"

Went to Applebee's tonight. Waiter kept calling me, "Boss."

"Here's your burger, Boss. Do you want another beer, Boss? Do you want your check, Boss? Do you want me to clear your plate, Boss?"

I've always found this to be patronizing, if not condescending. I can't imagine calling anyone I respect who's not my boss, "Boss". "Chief" is another word I despise. The only time I've ever used the word, "Chief" was to verbally backhand someone younger than me.

I gave the waiter my customary 20 percent tip because I was in a good mood, but does this grate on anyone else's nerves? And do women have an equivalent for other women?

 

Doesn't bother me.

 

wouldn't bother me, boss. but if it did, i'd just say, "thanks (name on tag), i'm shockey. people call me shockey. try it. it's fun!"

 

Who the fuck is that, boss?

 

I absolutely hate it.
Makes me feel like I'm in prison.

 

That makes sense. Obviously your social skills are much more developed than mine.

 

I don't know, boss. )

Seriously, I guess it depends on the facial expression of the person. I think in most cases, I'd prefer not to be talked to like that, but I can see a situation where it wouldn't be that bad.

I don't object, but have always found it funny to have customer-service people who are women call me sweetheart or honey. It probably is a southern thing. I noticed that I've never had that happen when I'm with my wife.

 

This guy had no problem with it...

 

Three squares a day and the best sex you ever had.

 

Really? Can you cash in Marriott points?