Poll: Do You Call to Cancel Reservations?

Do You Call to Cancel Reservations?

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I dine out with friends and family all the time, and inevitably there are always scheduling changes. When I need to cancel a reservation, add or subtract a party member in a way that would affect table count, push dinner back, or am running late, I always make sure to call the restaurant — and more often than not, they thank me for calling. Do you do the same?

PollRestaurantsDining OutEtiquetteReservations

15 Comments

Bearsy123 Bearsy123
Yes its just MANNERS. Something lacking a lot in society these days. By advising the restaurant you're also allowing them to plan their seating and schedules for the night and allow a smooth running business which can also profit by allowing someone else to fill your previously reserved spot.
Rancher'sGirl Rancher'sGirl
It is common basic courtesy to call to cancel. Also, I might want to make reservations there again in the future.
LittleMzFit LittleMzFit
It's the considerate thing to do.
HaterTot HaterTot
Of course! I have relationships with a lot of the host/hostesses/maitre d's around town, so I wouldn't DREAM of screwing those up! Restaurants are hard enough to get into when you're on your best behavior; not showing up and not calling is a major no-no if you ever want to get a reservation again!
bleached bleached
I always show the same respect to people I would hope to receive in return.
Soniabonya Soniabonya
Of course! It's plain rude not to. You reserve a table and not show up, that's loss of profit on the resturants part when they could have given the table(s) to other guests. If I reserve and need to cancel, yes, I do call. Common sense and manners.
Soniabonya Soniabonya
Of course! It's plain rude not to. You reserve a table and not show up, that's loss of profit on the resturants part when they could have given the table(s) to other guests. If I reserve and need to cancel, yes, I do call. Common sense and manners.
tlsgirl tlsgirl
Yep, it's just rude not to.
tlsgirl tlsgirl
Yep, it's just rude not to.
Chaoticfury Chaoticfury
Wow Leslie, that is extreme. It's 25 dollars where I live and nowadays that's too much for me to lose.
ilanac13 ilanac13
yes - i call to cancel or change reservations but a lot of the time i use Open Table so i can just go online to make changes.
mamasitamalita mamasitamalita
its the epitome of rudeness if you don't. it just is.
leslievanhouten leslievanhouten
Of course! especially for higher end places that require a credit card for a reservation. Coi in SF charges $100 for no shows. A little extreme, but I understand
leslievanhouten leslievanhouten
Of course! especially for higher end places that require a credit card for a reservation. Coi in SF charges $100 for no shows. A little extreme, but I understand
kty kty
i haven't had to cancel a reservation yet,but if i need to,i'll call them to let them know
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