The Reason Why Dining Out is Slower Than it Used to Be

[John Sanford]

I've never seen anyone photograph food in a restaurant, but I've seen lots of photos of food that people take in restaurants. Scratch that, I saw some taking photos just last Saturday. I have seen plenty of group photos taken. It should be noted that the linked article is in a TOURIST locale. More people "out of touch", more people updating their statuses, and more people taking memories.

While I suspect that the article does exaggerate, it wouldn't surprise me at all that a touristy joint would see a 10-25% increase in customer turnaround time.

[Myk Rian]

I've seen exactly what was said. People on their phones, not bothering to look at the menu.

[Kev Williams]

Last couple of times we ate out was at different Mexican restaurants. At the one, most people were eating and conversing.

At the other, I remember commenting to the wife that I couldn't find a table where someone WASN'T playing with their phone.

She said "sorry, what did you say, I was texting Jason..."


--true story. Depends on where you're eating I guess!

[Jim Becker]

I spoke with a close friend the other day who is an executive chef...he indicated that the restaurant in the article is the Hard Rock...and that he will never provide WiFi to customers...