Walks out without paying? Isn't that theft?

The nerve of some people...

It is indeed, but I'm not going to call the police for one cup of tea... it just got me "rather annoyed", that's all! He won't be coming in again, I can assure you : )

Aria

Paying for a service does not give one the right to be rude

Especially since he didn't even pay!

I just love people like that...having waitressed a few times myself, I know that any customer shouting they want it 'now' or telling me I need to be quick because they're in a hurry is pretty much guaranteed to make me go as slow as I possibly can.

Now if you're pleasant and polite I'm more than happy to be of assistance.  Just don't order me around - even my husband doesn;t get to do that.

Rant away, Ariadne. I'm listening...

Thanks dharma : ) It doesn't happen often, but when it does I want to kick myself for not paying more attention in the first place! People like him exist, and I can't change that, but I can affect the enviroment that I have control over - namely, my restaurant! You can come and work for me any time : )

Aria

He won't be coming in again, I can assure you : )

If he does come back, give him a 'sneezer' from me!

Hah! I will Even though I have no idea what a sneezer is! Sounds painful, though

Aria

Don't admit him again until he mellows and pays up for the tea he woes you. You might also think about putting a sign on the door "No dogs and ill-mannerd allowed." Where did all the English gentlemen go? You might want to turn to my satire "Women Unite..." 

I don't think he'll ever come back, don't worry! I shall look at your article now

Aria