IAIN KELLY

BON APPÉTIT

‘Salt and pepper?’

‘I’ll bring some over, sir. Any sauces?’

‘Ketchup, please darling.’

He gave me that look. That look that they all have that ends by drifting from my face down to my chest and as I walk away I can feel his eyes staring at my rear. The uniform we’re made to wear doesn’t help, tight black trousers and white blouse, top two buttons undone.

‘Table 3, order up!’

I’ll take my customary revenge, my only little moment of satisfaction. I hock a good loogie into his soup and carry it over. Give him the smile as the first spoonful reaches his mouth.

‘Enjoy, sir.’


Copyright Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).

To read stories of 100 words based on this week’s prompt, visit HERE.

72 responses to “BON APPÉTIT”

  1. magickmermaid Avatar

    LOL! My dad always said don’t send things back to kitchen or make too many demands when eating in restaurants. 😀

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      A wise man! 🙂

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  2. neilmacdon Avatar

    Never piss of the waiting staff. Good to see you back, Ian

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  3. scr4pl80 Avatar

    Yeah, that I believe. Hi Iain!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Hi Janet, always lovely to hear from you. Hope you are well 🙂

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  4. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    Never a truer tale, which I enjoyed reading, but I am eating at home tonight🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      A safe move!

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  5. Dale Avatar

    Ugh. Some customers are so lecherous. I couldn’t imagine doing such a thing though it was tempting to accidentally on purpose drope a plate in their lap…

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Also a good response 🙂

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      1. Dale Avatar

        My mother did that. With spaghetti. Her boss silently applauded her 😉

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      2. Iain Kelly Avatar

        Always good to have an understanding boss 😉

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      3. Dale Avatar

        He had witnessed what the guy had said and done so he verily approved it!

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  6. Ain Starlingsson Avatar
    Ain Starlingsson

    Yuk! But just desserts…!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Indeed, fully deserved 🙂

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  7. Michele Jones Avatar

    Wow, that is harsh. Sadly, this does happen in real life.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Michele – probably more than we imagine.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Larry

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  8. pensitivity101 Avatar

    e-ew…….. but it happens!!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I’m sure it does.

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  9. elmowrites Avatar

    This one made my skin crawl. The uniform is deliberate, and not on the part of the person wearing it.

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  10. notestowomen Avatar

    Yikes! Reminds me of the Color Purple when Whoopi’s character spat in the man’s glass of water.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you. Yes, often shown in fiction films and programmes, I’m sure it must happen in real life.

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  11. Sascha Darlington Avatar

    ugh! I hope that as an always lovely patron that no one does that to me. 😉 Glad to see you back. Hope you’re writing is going well.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Sascha. New book to be published next summer, so looking forward to that. Hope you’re well 🙂

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      1. Sascha Darlington Avatar

        That’s fantastic, Iain! Will it be a mystery and/or intrigue? I’ve been okay. Looking forward to when life returns to normal and I can *pretend* to be normal. 😉

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  12. draliman Avatar

    Don’t ever annoy the waiting staff, you mad fool 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      A rookie error!

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  13. Sandra Avatar

    OMG! I may never eat out again. I’ll certainly leave any complaints until after the meal if I do. Nice to see you, Iain, seems like a while.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Sandra, had a little break from the blog, now back sporadically as time and inclination allows! Hope you are well.

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  14. GHLearner Avatar

    Ugh. I seldom eat out… better be kind to the staff. Good story with a powerful Ew factor.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Always better to be nice to people, especially in the service industries! Thank you

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  15. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    During my time in the trade, I heard of many such actions some of which were even more disgusting than that!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I dread to think! Thanks Keith

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  16. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Iain,

    In my time as a server, it never occurred to me to do that. However, I certainly had some customers who deserved it. I applaud your server. Good one.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      You are the model of restraint. I could imagine if I had ever been a server, I may have resorted to this! Thanks Rochelle.

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  17. Bill Avatar

    Exactly! My sister in law is one who treats server staff poorly. I treat anyone handling my food with great care and respect. When I can’t do that. I leave. Well done.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Bill, a wise move on your part.

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  18. granonine Avatar

    That’s really gross, but he had it coming. Sad thing is, he probably won’t have a clue, and will continue to ogle waitresses because, after all, it’s his due.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      So he believes, I’m sure. Thanks Linda

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  19. plaridel Avatar

    ew… it happens. it reminds of a friend who used to served in the navy. sometimes he’d spit on the coffee before serving it to his boorish superior. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I imagine it gave him a brief moment of relief 🙂

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  20. Rowena Avatar

    It was great to catch up with you, Iain. I’ve been doing so much research and striving away on non-fiction writing projects that I stopped doing these, and am trying to get back into the weekly swing of it. I’ve heard some horror stories of what happens when you upset staff in restaurants. Great story.Had a laugh.
    Best wishes,
    Rowena

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Rowena, glad to hear the writing is still ongoing:-)

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      1. Rowena Avatar

        Thanks, Iain.

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  21. msjadeli Avatar

    UGH! She had better save up a huge reservoir of lugies for each shift. This type of lascivious ogling is done as routine upon waitresses (and waiters!) Is it any wonder restaurants are begging for servers? BTW I absolutely disagree with how she handled it!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I don’t mind her response – so long as no one does that to my food! 🙂

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  22. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar

    Ha and yuck!! =) Having worked as a waitress years ago, I can relate to your character. Some customers are dreadful. Your story made me shudder though and I think I’ll avoid eating out for awhile.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Not been doing too much thanks to the pandemic anyway, but best not to think about it 😉

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  23. Laurie Bell Avatar

    Ew ew ew

    But he totally deserved it!!!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I think so, and probably worse. Thanks Laurie.

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  24. pennygadd51 Avatar

    Oh, yuck! That’s graphic! But thank you for the new word – I had to look up loogie.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It’s a good descriptive word 🙂

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  25. michaelwynnauthor Avatar

    That’s just yeugghhhhh, Iain. I try desperately not to think about how often this happens in restaurants.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I like to think not that often… maybe I’m being naive.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Extra flavouring!!

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  26. Dora Avatar

    Unfortunately, this may not be as unlikely as we’d like to think. Too much realism, alas.
    pax,
    dora

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Dora, can only hope it hasn’t been done to my meal in the past!

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  27. Anstice Brown Avatar

    Ha! I bet a lot of people who work in hospitality have thought about doing this. It’s a bit disturbing to think about in these pandemic times, though!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Definitely not good in a pandemic! Thanks Anstice

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  28. Elizabeth Young Avatar

    She should really look for another job.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Who knows? Maybe she has no choice.

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  29. ahtdoucette Avatar

    Oh no. That is so unhygienic. I have nightmares about someone doing this to me. Not to say this guy doesn’t deserve it, or that (I hope) I’ve ever given anyone reason to, but ewww….

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