Is your ice cold?
I’ve been in the industry for over 15 years. I’ve heard some shit. But a few months ago I was waiting on a couple, probably in their early 40’s, the wife asked for an iced tea without ice. The husband asked for a water, and then said “I’m not sure if I want ice. Is your ice cold?” We had been having a good interaction so I thought he was making a dad joke and kind of chuckled (so did his wife). 640
But no. He just stared at me and said “why are you laughing”. I kinda stumbled a bit but couldn’t think of a response and finally said “I’m confused by your question sir”. Thankfully his wonderful wife just side eyed him and said “are you fucking serious? Are you ok?” Which lead to this exchange…
Husband:”yes, I want to know if their ice is cold?!”
Wife: “ <PERSON> what are you doing?”
Husband to me: “Answer my question please”
Me: “umm, it’s frozen water, so yea…it’s cold??”
<PERSON>: “then I don’t want ice”
Me: “gotcha”
As I walk away I hear his wife ask if he’s having a stroke. Which he responds with “don’t belittle me” and then asking for my manager because he needed clarification on whether ice is cold or closer to room temperature.
I’m still thinking about it 4 months later. 201