Service with a smile

We went into a "real ale" pub for a quick pub lunch. My husband asked the barman, "Do you do food?"

"Yes." answered the barman and said no more. Just stood, waiting.
We should have walked out at that point. That was the indicator! He just stood in silence. No indicating a menu, a specials board or even explaining what was on offer.
Silence reigned. My husband was first to crack. "What have you got?"
By way of answer the barman reached behind him for a menu and handed it over without a word. There was an unappetising list of burgers and baguettes and "soup of the day". We ordered and had to pay in advance. We also ordered drinks.

Mine had lipstick on the glass so I gave it back to him. He looked at me as if I were neurotic or insane and wordlessly gave me another.
We sat down to wait............and wait........and wait.
After 40 minutes my son asked what had happened to our meal. "You are next on the list" growled the barman. My son looked around. There were only five other people in the bar. A couple of those had eaten meals already.

"er........what list?" asked my son.
By way of answer the barman simply repeated, "You are next on the list" in a louder voice.

The "meal" when it arrived was inedible. The "soup of the day" , for example,was made of powder, too thick, too cold and with lumps in. None of us could eat it.

Oh, Mr. Barman, how much does a smile and a friendly word cost? We could have maybe forgiven some of the rest if you had been pleasant.

As it is, another good reason for dining in........
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