Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip - Confessions of a Cynical Waiter Audiobook (Unabridged)

" An easy read, but that's because I could jump over the 75% that was covered by Debra Ginsberg's (far superior) Waiting: The True Confessions of a Waitress. What's left are fun anecdotes and annoying bits of the author's story (boy loses job, boy becomes waiter, boy bemoans waiter on blog, boy of escaping waiter-dom via blog, mere existence of book gives away the ending). "

" Pretty good book, I never had the thought of 'when is it over' or chasing the ending. Entertaining with some incites gained. I recommend reading it. :) I can't wait to read his other books. "

" Aptly titled, it is just as its name would suggest: a waiter rants about what life inside a restaurant is really like. He talks about cheap tippers, obnoxious behavior, intra-restaurant scandal, and yes, things they do to your food. It was mildly entertaining, got a bit long in places, but it was funny. Starts out pretty raunchy, so be forewarned. He started it as an anonymous blog, but then got himself a book deal. Inspirational in that regard, if not in any others. "

" So, so funny. Anyone who's ever worked in the service industry - restaurants especially, but also retails, will appreciate this book. "

" I've always enjoyed snarky comments about poor customers, so I thought this would be amusing. And while it was fairly interesting, I also spent far too much of it thinking how joyless this guy was - I never figured out why he didn't quit as soon as he had the opportunity if he hated it that much. "

" Excellent! Inside view of the restaurant world - plus the author has a great writing style. "

" Very readable memoir of one waiter's experiences slinging expensive food to ungrateful customers. Not super great, but satisfying and enjoyable; I could hardly put it down. "

" I would enjoyed it more if it had been solely about the author's interactions with his diners and not so much about his personal life, which I thought was totally boring. "

" Eerily similar to my life right now... "

" More than a confessional, Waiter Rant gives good insight into the philosophical, emotional, and financial persepective of those who wait on others for a living. "

" Fun and interesting story of the behind the scenes workings in a restaurant, some of which you probably don't want to know. As much a personal story of growth an discovery by this author. "

" This was a fun book to read if you've ever worked in the restaurant business or have close friends who do. I loved the parts where the author would describe events that had happened to him with crazy customers. At times his "rant" got a little old and felt like a lecture. "

" Great read for anyone who is in the service industry, packed with humor and insight about dealing with customers from all walks of life. "

" Since being a waiter several years ago, I have been fascinated with people that do this for a living. It was hard work! Of course, I always love a glimpse into the life of native New Yorkers. Interesting! "

" Not so revealing of the restaurant industry, but the author has a good narrative voice. "

" Starts off great, funny and well written. The ending, however, I was just not a fan of the sob story. "

" Hilarious if you have ever waited on tables or thought about it....you could read this story and think of person that a character reminds you of "

" if you have ever worked in the restaurant industry, it's hysterical. if you have not; you REALLY need to read this. "

" Ugh. Repetitive, boring, and too much navel-gazing. Also, it brought up way too many bad memories of working in restaurants for insane, cruel owners. "

" a MUST for anyone in the industry. "

" Yesterday's long wait for Mother's Day brunch reminded me of reading this book and how funny it was. If only the patrons really knew what was going on behind the scenes. "

" hilarious if you've ever been a server, it is a must read "

" it was good - not amazing, but good. "

" Amusing and interesting account of life as a waiter. The restaurant business certainly isn't for everyone. "

" eh, it's ok. I know I'd get sick of this guy real fast, though. not what I was hoping for, but if you skim through it, you can find some good stuff (I've been a server for years, which is why I thought this would be better) "

" I think I am going to start tipping better. "