Karen Gets Shut Down When She Asks To Speak To The Manager For Overcharging On Wine
The Karen Epidemic Persists
Just when we thought we’d seen the last of Karens embodying the fervor of anti-vaxx parents, a new breed emerged – those vehemently against mask-wearing, citing it as an affront to their right to breathe. Nevertheless, let’s reminisce about a simpler era when Karens were primarily known for summoning managers over the minutest matters. In the culinary realm, we understand that dining out isn’t just about sustenance; it’s an experience steeped in convenience and ambiance, even if the menu offerings can be replicated at home.
Consider this scenario: while you could easily procure a bottle of wine for less at Target, the cost at a restaurant encompasses more than the product itself. It’s a delicate equilibrium, considering the establishment’s overhead. Yet, an encounter unfolded where a patron believed that an audience with the manager would magically translate into a gratis bottle. However, reality had other plans, and her expectations crumbled.
Behold the unfolding drama below:
Source: Reddit
Our protagonist wears the dual hats of bar manager and occasional server.
The establishment boasted enticing libation deals, a magnet for patrons.
Spotting a demanding customer, they opted to personally cater to her needs.
Eager to orchestrate her ploy, she invoked the “manager card” in her quest for complimentary perks.
The tide swiftly turned as our server unveiled their managerial identity, thwarting her scheme.
Naturally, the plot twist left her utterly flabbergasted, her expectations thwarted.
Accepting the futility, she acquiesced to silence, her aspirations of a freebie in tatters.
Ironically, her companions shifted allegiance, morphing into regular patrons after the incident.
Herein lies the crux of Karen’s impunity.
The cycle perpetuates as rewards reinforce their unwarranted behavior, emboldening their audacious treatment of fellow humans.
A cursory grasp of business dynamics eluded her, a testament to the need for a refresher in economic fundamentals.
So back in 2002, I started working at a beautiful upscale resort in Banff, Alberta, deep in the Canadian Rockies. I was hired as a fine-dining server and the resort paid for me to take courses on wine, and proper uncorking technique (as well as wine serving technique). I got to drink a LOT of wine during that course and we were all pretty hammered every day.
Anyways, there is an art to uncorking a bottle of wine and ensuring the service appears “upscale.” The more the customer thinks they know their shit about wine the more they’re likely to buy the more expensive bottles. And higher tips. Usually, it’s guys trying to impress a woman with how sophisticated he is (hint: your wine knowledge is rudimentary at best).
Anyways, now that all the wines come with screw caps, I’m unhappy.
- I feel nostalgic for corks, and I love to impress my wife with my superb uncorking skills
- I can’t get someone to uncork a bottle for me when I’m trying to pretend I know shit about wine
It’s not fair. –HRHKingEdwardIX
Little does she know that corkage fees are yet another frontier to unravel.
Have you ever encountered the Karen archetype in your escapades? Should you find yourself in a parallel predicament, how do you handle it? Share your anecdotes and insights in the comments below.
