Anyone who's never been a server tends to think that servers should be treated more like "servants." While servers are fully aware that how they treat you solely decides how much they get paid, it doesn't mean they like to be treated like dirt. Servers work hours and hours at a time on their feet practically running. Sometimes the long shifts go without a break if business stays busy. After the shift is over, it wouldn't be a surprise if your server goes home to cry their eyes out. It's a tough job and being a difficult guest doesn't make it any easier.

These are the wonderful things you should work on as a guest to make serving you a little more bearable:

1. Server: "Hi, my name is -." You: "WATER!"

Oh,I'm sorry. Did the middle of my sentence interrupt the beginning of yours? Look, I know you're thirsty, and you are definitely NOT going to remember my name, but let me finish talking first.

2. You reserve a table for 25 people at 6:00 p.m. (prime dinner time), and you all show up at different times AFTER 6:00 p.m.

Your tables probably take up the server's entire section. While they are waiting on all of you to arrive, they're not making any money. Not to mention, you're all ordering at different times. Plus, you want to split your ticket with Sally who's not even at the same table as you. To add the icing on the cake, the party doesn't communicate, and 90% of the people don't tip because they're relying on everyone else too.

3. When the server asks if you need anything else, ask yourself, "DO I need anything else?"

They don't like to make 30 trips for you, especially when they have other tables. So, if one person wants ranch, please don't decide after they come back that you would like ranch as well.

4. Back to the large party thing: decide how many people are in your party BEFORE you arrive.

Too often do you show up and babble your way through how many people are going to be coming. Then when you finally decide on a number and get sat, you ask for another table because more people are coming. Seriously, I don't even know three people to invite out to eat. If you could stop living life on the edge and setting up dinner plans an hour before you want to eat, that'd be great.

5. Unlimited is for you, not every person at your table.

If something on the menu is unlimited, you can't share it with the person next to you. It's unlimited to you and only you. You can't pay for one person at a buffet and expect to feed anyone else.

6. If a server tells you something is policy, do not blame them for it.

Your server did not create the policy you are trying to abuse. If they did, I can guarantee you they wouldn't be waiting tables because they'd be at corporate level making more money. If you are that bothered by it, tell a manager but don't let that decide your tip.

7. Your food is also not their fault.

Okay, it can be if they rang it in incorrectly, but it is more than likely at fault of the kitchen or even a miscommunication. We can get it fixed promptly, but don't get on your high horse if a mistake happens.

8. TIP YOUR SERVER!

Unless they call you an ugly, horrible human being, nothing I've done can be that detrimental to your life. On a serious note: servers are aware there are awful servers out there, but if you generally don't tip, you're doing things wrong. Some serving jobs make as little as $2 an hour. That is not a livable wage, and when you don't tip because you don't like to, they literally make no money. That $2 an hour gets heavily taxed.

9. Servers are not perfect.

While it is a server's job to provide you with absolutely everything you need at all times, they make mistakes. The shift gets busy, and they literally forgot to ask if you wanted more bread. If you want more bread, ask. They only have 45,000 other things to remember during a shift, they aren't purposefully leaving you without.

I'm not saying your an ugly, horrible human being, you just have stuff to work on. Don't take it personally. Next time you go out to eat, consider these things. Even if you don't, servers are still going to put a smile on their face and take care of you.