Recommendations
“Can you recommend something?”
“No.”
It’s the weirdest thing, but each time when Ville has asked for a recommendation, the server refused. The first time the worker at the La Place cafeteria at the new library refused to recommend something, saying he couldn’t because he worked there. Forgive me for being slow, but isn’t that normally the reason why someone would ask your opinion? However, he is not alone, as our waitress at Brasserie Harkema also refused to give an opinion. Now, it’s one thing to say, “No, I can’t recommend anything, it’s all good,” she didn’t even offer that cop-out. Then again, another worker at the restaurant recommended the venison and, despite it being the most expensive meat dish on the menu, it was a disappointment.
So, now you know, don’t bother asking for recommendations at Amsterdam restaurants.
October 16th, 2007 at 12:50 am
Haha, that’s so weird! I don’t know how I’d react if a server replied that way. The excuse about working there is especially bizarre.
“Hey, can you recommend a good Subaru for my needs?”
“No, I work for Subaru, it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to chime in.”
November 6th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
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