[Maritime Q-Scout]

Perhaps it's that I've matured, perhaps it's that I have family in the industry, but I'll take good service over attractive any day of the week.

Do you really care how hot the waitress is when she screws up your order and rolls her eyes at you when you politely say that you ordered X and not Y?

I want a server that is friendly, prompt and gets the order right. If there's an issue let us know, open communication with the table is important. If I order drinks I do expect them in a timely manner. If there is a mistake I expect an apology at the very least.

I also want a server that's empathic and understanding. Some people have food allergies and issues. Don't be visably annoyed when people ask you about the ingredients. My wife can't eat seeds, we were at a restaurant and she asked if the buns had seeds on them and you'd think she insulted the server's mother.

Do I like having a hot server? Of course! Would I trade good service for a Hottie McHotHot? Nope.