I read an article that said squatting to their level when taking the order, wearing a flower in your hair %26amp; smiley faces on the check will earn you better tips. Any other ideas?
Make better Tips waitressing?
I tip better when certain things happen. I always give the minimum, but sometimes, they get more IF:
They ask how my meal is when there ISN'T food in my mouth.. I hate when they see me chewing and THEN come over and ask how everything is.
They refill my water, coffee, tea, pop.. etc.. in a timely fashion. If I was at home, I would get up and get it myself.. but I'm not, so you should be doing it for me.
They get my bill when I ask for it.. not 10 minutes later. When I ask for my bill it's because I want to leave.. not because I want to sit there for another 10 minutes waiting.
They are NICE.. if you're having a bad day, and you're being a ***** to me just because you're having a bad day.. I don't tip at all. There's nothing worse than a waitress having a bad day taking it out on you. Leave your problems at home. You're in an industry where you rely on tips.. knowing that tips aren't mandatory in most places.. you'd think you'd be nice to the customers even though your BF just walked out on you. If you don't think you're going to be able to leave it at home and be personable.. then don't come to work.
For me, and everyone I know.. waitresses don't get more of a tip by drawing a smile face on the cheque, wearing a flower in their hair or breathing on my neck. They get their tip for being a good waitress and taking care of our dining needs.
Reply:I tip my waiter/waiterss , based on the Approach at my table , I just want my waitre/ss to be themselves , Smile an just be kind. I usually tip no less than 30% of my check , if the waitre/ss is Just chill calm , relaxed , an acting like themselves, it's really easy to spot when a waiter/ss is acting fake.
Or you could waitress at a More upscale resturant , food is more so the check is more an tips are usually more !
much luck !
Reply:Just be sure to not act like you hate your job! I tend to tip better if I have a waiter/tress that is cheerful, even if they get something incorrect. So smile, and even if you are having a horrible day, treat the customer like they are your main priority (as they should be) and be sure to apologize if something does go wrong.
Reply:1. Be polite.
2. Make sure the order is on time and correct.
3. A little perfume is ok, but don't bathe in it.
4. If it's appropriate, lightly squeeze the customer's bicep area as you hand them the check. It personalizes the meal. But, don't do this if it's a arguing couple, a flirty person you're not interested in, or an angry person.
5. Listen to what they say. Make good eye contact.
6. Don't gossip to the customer.
7. Refill the drinks without asking if they want a refill.
8. Bring ketchup with all burgers and fries. Don't make them ask for it.
9. Thank the customer for coming. It'll make them feel important.
10. Don't worry about other tables/waitresses. That's someone else's problem.
And forget about the smiley face on the check. I've always thought that to be cheesy.
Reply:personally i don't really care if they squat, sit, or kneel, if they have flowers or smiley faces on their checks. what i want is not to have to ask for refills or to have them clear plates or wait around forever to get their attention. if they have great, fast and professional customer service I have no problem with tipping accordingly. I had an outstanding server once and left her $20 for a $60 check. it was worth the money in my opinion.
Reply:I tip better when my water, iced tea etc... Is refilled a couple of times, and my waiter/waitress writes "Thank you" on the check. Thank you goes a long way with me!
Reply:I tip better to people who are friendly and get my order right the first time. Take the time to make idle chit chat even though you may not want to. Sometimes though you still may not get a tip, but don't let it get you down, just pick yourself up and continue to be perking even though you don't want to. Tips may be scarce now due to the economy, but remember that even though a person look poor they may be a better tipper than a rich person because they appreciate your attention.
Reply:Bring their drinks right away. Don't mess up their order. Be polite and professional. Check back with them to make sure everything is okay. Bring their check %26amp; clear the table once everyone is finished eating.
Save the cutesy stuff, it doesn't work.
Reply:I don't like it when servers stoop to my level or pull up a chair to take my order. I'm there to eat and be waited on--not make friends with my server.
I generally tip very well, and what makes them get a really good tip (25% or more, in some cases) is a) when I ask for a refill, they bring it quickly; b) when I ask for the check, they bring it quickly (and bring me my credit card slip quickly); and c) if they ask if I want to see the dessert tray and I say no, they drop it and don't leave me hanging for 5 minutes, only to ask again. (Macaroni Grill is HELLISH about doing this.)
Reply:Anticipate their needs before they ask you. If you noticed their napkin is getting used up bring some over next time around. If you see them shaking the hell out of the ketchup bottle bring one to them. It is amazing how the customer appreciate not having to ask you for something. So be attentive to your guest needs. Also check your plate presentation. If their is supposed to be a lemon as a garnish make sure it is there. That's one step you wont have to repeat if that customer uses that lemon on his fish
Reply:flirt alot, i usually tip very well to flirty waitresses.
Reply:Part of it depends on the restaurant where you work. Your behavior should reflect the customer's expectations of their dining experience. For most restaurants (casual, family-style places), friendly gestures like smileys on the checks or squatting down are appropriate, while the expectations at a fancier place would be for more formal behavior. Sucking up to the kids also can be helpful for tip-boosting, particularly if you find someway to help keep them quiet for the parents. Get them balloons, crayons, or whatever else you can (do ask the parent first though, but quietly). Whatever you do, don't sit down at the table to take their order. It's amazing how many servers do this. I know it stinks to be running around on your feet for several hours, but most diners do not like it for one reason or another (breach of decorum, invasion of personal space, etc.)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Help, how do you think this would look?
I am in the process of ordering the flowers for the bouquets and boutineers. My dilemma is, my wedding is in about 3 weeks (I know not much time left) but what I am doing is ordering the roses online and making all the stuff with the help of the wedding party ($$$). Anyway, the bridemaid dresses are red, mine is ivory, and the tuxes are all black. I initially thought to do red roses for me and white for everyone else, but I think red would be too much of a contrast....so how would it look if I used a variety of colors such as red, white, pink, and yellow or is that too summery? Also, how about just white or cream colored roses? Any suggestions are welcomed, please help!
Help, how do you think this would look?
I think that if your wanting to go by the richness of the season, the red would be nice, but something you can have ordered is a bundle of cream roses that have an accent color of red, kinda like a shimmer, which is soft and really rich for the season. I think too many light colors going on might mess up the theme you were going for initially. Your brides made could have the straight creme roses or white if you prefer. You could even to on your bouquet an outer of the rich scarlet red and the inner the cream with the red! That also would be very beautiful! Hope this helps! Good luck and happy holidays
Reply:i agree that it depends on what time of day it is
it doesnt matter if yours stick out more youre the bride your supposed to stick out
Reply:I think that the red would look spectacular against your white dress and not look to flashy, I also think that red would look great against the tuxes and white roses for the bridesmaids. I think your Idea about all those other colors would be too flashy and to springish, not summery.
Also if your looking to save money silk flowers may be cheaper and you can get them at Micheals and may be able to find different types of flowers that you like and they are easier to work with. (experiance of doing way to many wedding flowers in my time.) besides which there you can also find very pretty vine-like babies breath and such.
Have fun and you should hurry you don't have much time to do all of this :)
Reply:If it is a night wedding, the red and white would be very dramatic and classy. However, if it is a day time wedding, the mix of colors may soften the effect so it isn't so stark. I like both ideas!
Reply:I like the idea of red, white, pink and yellow - nothing summery about them at all. Or what about sonya colored.
Reply:I would use white roses for the bridesmaids and red roses for you, the contrast looks great.
Reply:red roses for everybody trust me you wont be disappointed.
Reply:cream and red would be pretty
Reply:I think your first thought would be stunning! The contrast would be really neat, bold and memorable.
Reply:My wedding colors were the same as yours.
My bouquet was red roses (3 different shades) and a little white flower called stephonosis as accents. I received so many compliments on my bouquet.
The bridesmaid bouquets were calla lillie and casa blancas.
Good luck and congratulations!!!
Reply:I think your initial idea is great. I think the contrast would look beautiful.
horns
Help, how do you think this would look?
I think that if your wanting to go by the richness of the season, the red would be nice, but something you can have ordered is a bundle of cream roses that have an accent color of red, kinda like a shimmer, which is soft and really rich for the season. I think too many light colors going on might mess up the theme you were going for initially. Your brides made could have the straight creme roses or white if you prefer. You could even to on your bouquet an outer of the rich scarlet red and the inner the cream with the red! That also would be very beautiful! Hope this helps! Good luck and happy holidays
Reply:i agree that it depends on what time of day it is
it doesnt matter if yours stick out more youre the bride your supposed to stick out
Reply:I think that the red would look spectacular against your white dress and not look to flashy, I also think that red would look great against the tuxes and white roses for the bridesmaids. I think your Idea about all those other colors would be too flashy and to springish, not summery.
Also if your looking to save money silk flowers may be cheaper and you can get them at Micheals and may be able to find different types of flowers that you like and they are easier to work with. (experiance of doing way to many wedding flowers in my time.) besides which there you can also find very pretty vine-like babies breath and such.
Have fun and you should hurry you don't have much time to do all of this :)
Reply:If it is a night wedding, the red and white would be very dramatic and classy. However, if it is a day time wedding, the mix of colors may soften the effect so it isn't so stark. I like both ideas!
Reply:I like the idea of red, white, pink and yellow - nothing summery about them at all. Or what about sonya colored.
Reply:I would use white roses for the bridesmaids and red roses for you, the contrast looks great.
Reply:red roses for everybody trust me you wont be disappointed.
Reply:cream and red would be pretty
Reply:I think your first thought would be stunning! The contrast would be really neat, bold and memorable.
Reply:My wedding colors were the same as yours.
My bouquet was red roses (3 different shades) and a little white flower called stephonosis as accents. I received so many compliments on my bouquet.
The bridesmaid bouquets were calla lillie and casa blancas.
Good luck and congratulations!!!
Reply:I think your initial idea is great. I think the contrast would look beautiful.
horns
When should i ordered a flower girl dress.?
You should do it the same time that your bridesmaids order their gowns, which is usually recommended no later than 6 months prior to the wedding. Dresses can take up to 3 months to produce and then you need the extra time for alterations.
Dresses for flower girls are the trickiest because their bodies haven't fully developed yet. Their dresses aren't as easy to find in bridal shops as bridesmaid dresses and bridal gowns are.
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Dresses for flower girls are the trickiest because their bodies haven't fully developed yet. Their dresses aren't as easy to find in bridal shops as bridesmaid dresses and bridal gowns are.
How do you make a picture partly b&w, and a part the original color?
A friend of mine is curious as to how to do this.
You know,
people have those photos where the person or part of the picture will be in black and white,
and then objects, or a small part of the picture will be in the original color.
a mostly black and white pic, with one or a few colored parts.
Like, I know a friend of mine has a picture that is all black and white of her, but then the flower she is holding is hot pink.
My friend is just wondering how to do this, and/or what programs you need in order to do this, and how to get those programs.
How do you make a picture partly b%26amp;w, and a part the original color?
So what you're talking about is called "Popping Color".
This is how you do it on Photoshop
(you can download a free photoshop trial from the Apple website- works on Macs, but I'm not sure about Windows):
1) Make sure your Toolbar, Layers, and Options are on the screen (if not, go to WINDOWS%26gt;LAYERS, WINDOWS%26gt;OPTIONS, and WINDOWS%26gt;TOOLS)
2) Duplicate the picture on another layer. Do this by clicking CTRL-A, CTRL-C, CTRL-V, CTRL-V. (Apple-A, etc. for Macs). You should now have three layers of the same picture- background, layer 1, and layer 2.
3) Go to layer 1. Select Desaturate (under IMAGE%26gt;ADJUSTMENT%26gt;DESATURATE)
4) Go to layer 2. Select whatever object(s) you want to remain Colored. (select using a Lasso tool or Quick Select tool on the tool bar. for different types of lassos: right click on the lasso button, then select an appropriate lasso.) When everything is selected, inverse the selection (SELECT%26gt;INVERSE)
5) Layer 2: apply a layer mask (LAYER%26gt;LAYER MASK%26gt;REVEAL ALL)
6) Layer 2: make sure you're foreground color is black. Your background color should be white. Now, color everything (except what you selected to be Colored) on layer 2 black.
7) Merge layers. Do this by highlighting all layers, then right-clicking and select merge layers or flatten image. Save as a .jpg
8) That's it! Better look fabulous now...
Reply:See http://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_r... for well over 2,000 times that this question has been asked before. Each time it will have 5 answers or more, so you will have 10,000 answers to choose from. One of them will work with your software.
Or, come back and tell us exactly what image editting program you are using and maybe there is someone here who knows about that program who cangive you a meaningful answer.
Or, since you want to buy a program consider Photoshop Elements 5.0.
Start with a color photo. If you want to add color to a black and white photo, you will have to be very careful, patient and skillful with the paintbrush tool.
This is one way that you can do it in Photoshop Elements. Maybe this is helpful for other image editors as well. It would be helpful to print this out and follow along. It's easy to do, but you must do the steps in order. Perhaps your own image editor has similar commands. If not, you might want to add details or post a new question to tell us what software you will be using.
1. Open the image you wish to alter.
2. Save the image using a different name than the original name so that you don't lose your original.
3. Use any selection tool you wish to outline the object whose color you wish to preserve. The Magnetic Lasso Tool is pretty quick, but the regular Lasso Tool might be more precise.
3-A. Use the erase tool to erase any color that you do NOT wish to preserve.
4. Hit [CTRL]+[C] to copy the selection.
5. Hit [SHIFT]+[CTRL]+[N] to make a new blank layer.
(Name it if you want, but you can accept "Layer 1.")
6. Hit [CTRL]+[V] to place the selection in the blank layer.
7. Move back to the background layer by clicking on that layer in the layers palette. (on the right of your screen)
8. Hit [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[U] to remove all color.
8-A. ALTERNATE APPROACH No. 1: Hit [CTRL]+[U] and use sliders to desaturate, leaving a hint of color present.
8-B. ALTERNATE APPROACH No. 2: Use a "Convert to Black and White" utility, if your software offers this. In Photoshop Elements, the command is [ALT]+[CTRL]+[B].
9. Hit [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[E] to merge the layers.
10. Save your work.
Reply:Nikon NX program is a lot easier to do this than Photoshop
All you need to do is to convert the photo to Black and White then use the minus brush to remove what you want in color.
There is a 30 day trial for the program.
http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bin/nik...
This what I used on these Photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...
You know,
people have those photos where the person or part of the picture will be in black and white,
and then objects, or a small part of the picture will be in the original color.
a mostly black and white pic, with one or a few colored parts.
Like, I know a friend of mine has a picture that is all black and white of her, but then the flower she is holding is hot pink.
My friend is just wondering how to do this, and/or what programs you need in order to do this, and how to get those programs.
How do you make a picture partly b%26amp;w, and a part the original color?
So what you're talking about is called "Popping Color".
This is how you do it on Photoshop
(you can download a free photoshop trial from the Apple website- works on Macs, but I'm not sure about Windows):
1) Make sure your Toolbar, Layers, and Options are on the screen (if not, go to WINDOWS%26gt;LAYERS, WINDOWS%26gt;OPTIONS, and WINDOWS%26gt;TOOLS)
2) Duplicate the picture on another layer. Do this by clicking CTRL-A, CTRL-C, CTRL-V, CTRL-V. (Apple-A, etc. for Macs). You should now have three layers of the same picture- background, layer 1, and layer 2.
3) Go to layer 1. Select Desaturate (under IMAGE%26gt;ADJUSTMENT%26gt;DESATURATE)
4) Go to layer 2. Select whatever object(s) you want to remain Colored. (select using a Lasso tool or Quick Select tool on the tool bar. for different types of lassos: right click on the lasso button, then select an appropriate lasso.) When everything is selected, inverse the selection (SELECT%26gt;INVERSE)
5) Layer 2: apply a layer mask (LAYER%26gt;LAYER MASK%26gt;REVEAL ALL)
6) Layer 2: make sure you're foreground color is black. Your background color should be white. Now, color everything (except what you selected to be Colored) on layer 2 black.
7) Merge layers. Do this by highlighting all layers, then right-clicking and select merge layers or flatten image. Save as a .jpg
8) That's it! Better look fabulous now...
Reply:See http://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_r... for well over 2,000 times that this question has been asked before. Each time it will have 5 answers or more, so you will have 10,000 answers to choose from. One of them will work with your software.
Or, come back and tell us exactly what image editting program you are using and maybe there is someone here who knows about that program who cangive you a meaningful answer.
Or, since you want to buy a program consider Photoshop Elements 5.0.
Start with a color photo. If you want to add color to a black and white photo, you will have to be very careful, patient and skillful with the paintbrush tool.
This is one way that you can do it in Photoshop Elements. Maybe this is helpful for other image editors as well. It would be helpful to print this out and follow along. It's easy to do, but you must do the steps in order. Perhaps your own image editor has similar commands. If not, you might want to add details or post a new question to tell us what software you will be using.
1. Open the image you wish to alter.
2. Save the image using a different name than the original name so that you don't lose your original.
3. Use any selection tool you wish to outline the object whose color you wish to preserve. The Magnetic Lasso Tool is pretty quick, but the regular Lasso Tool might be more precise.
3-A. Use the erase tool to erase any color that you do NOT wish to preserve.
4. Hit [CTRL]+[C] to copy the selection.
5. Hit [SHIFT]+[CTRL]+[N] to make a new blank layer.
(Name it if you want, but you can accept "Layer 1.")
6. Hit [CTRL]+[V] to place the selection in the blank layer.
7. Move back to the background layer by clicking on that layer in the layers palette. (on the right of your screen)
8. Hit [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[U] to remove all color.
8-A. ALTERNATE APPROACH No. 1: Hit [CTRL]+[U] and use sliders to desaturate, leaving a hint of color present.
8-B. ALTERNATE APPROACH No. 2: Use a "Convert to Black and White" utility, if your software offers this. In Photoshop Elements, the command is [ALT]+[CTRL]+[B].
9. Hit [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[E] to merge the layers.
10. Save your work.
Reply:Nikon NX program is a lot easier to do this than Photoshop
All you need to do is to convert the photo to Black and White then use the minus brush to remove what you want in color.
There is a 30 day trial for the program.
http://support.nikontech.com/cgi-bin/nik...
This what I used on these Photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=...
Any suggestions of a good on line gift?
I want to send a gift basket but not sure of some good sites. I know of many but have no experience ordering from them. Something affordable not 30.00 for a 3oz box of chocolate. You get what I mean. Of course doesn't have to be chocolate, deals on flowers or other unique gift. It is for a couple in their late 30's.
Thanks
Any suggestions of a good on line gift?
collectionsetc.com.. they sell very unique gifts..no flowers or food but any gift you can think of.. they are having a big sell right now..I bought all my Christmas there..
Reply:You might try one of these sites,that is what I did and if all else fails use the last one. Good luck
www.figis.com
www.swisscolony.com
www.redenvelope.com
www.amazon.com
www.1800flowers.com
www.FTD.com
www.ask.com and see where it sends you for other suggestions
Reply:try http://www.giftbasketvillage.com...they have gift baskets for every occasion. fruit baskets are nice too. I got one once and it was sooo good and my husband and i just loved it.
Reply:hickory farms.com
Thanks
Any suggestions of a good on line gift?
collectionsetc.com.. they sell very unique gifts..no flowers or food but any gift you can think of.. they are having a big sell right now..I bought all my Christmas there..
Reply:You might try one of these sites,that is what I did and if all else fails use the last one. Good luck
www.figis.com
www.swisscolony.com
www.redenvelope.com
www.amazon.com
www.1800flowers.com
www.FTD.com
www.ask.com and see where it sends you for other suggestions
Reply:try http://www.giftbasketvillage.com...they have gift baskets for every occasion. fruit baskets are nice too. I got one once and it was sooo good and my husband and i just loved it.
Reply:hickory farms.com
Preserving roses in gold?
I have heard that there is a way to dip roses and other flowers on 24k gold on order to preserve them. I have found plenty of sites on the net where you can buy these gold roses, but i want to find a company that can do it to roses that i already have. i got married on the weekend and want to preserve the roses we used in our rose ceremony. Im in Australia by the way...
Preserving roses in gold?
Look for electroplating in the yellow pages. RScott
choosing shoe horns
Preserving roses in gold?
Look for electroplating in the yellow pages. RScott
choosing shoe horns
What kind of flower is this?
Can anyone tell me what kind of flower this is?
http://www.soaphoto.com/contest/gallery/...
I think it's a lilly, but I haven't found a match online for it yet. It might be of a different variety, and I'd like to know a specific name for it if possible.
Thanks!
What kind of flower is this?
That is a daylily (Hemerocallis), what cultivar is hard to know.
Reply:I can't tell. The shot is too close to see other details.
Reply:http://www.plantcare.com/encyclopedia/
http://www.soaphoto.com/contest/gallery/...
I think it's a lilly, but I haven't found a match online for it yet. It might be of a different variety, and I'd like to know a specific name for it if possible.
Thanks!
What kind of flower is this?
That is a daylily (Hemerocallis), what cultivar is hard to know.
Reply:I can't tell. The shot is too close to see other details.
Reply:http://www.plantcare.com/encyclopedia/
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