olbear
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Ok, so I love this restaurant. I love German food, and have always enjoyed that and the service.
I was at EPCOT "solo" yesterday, and decided to have lunch there. I have always had good experiences with the communall seating. For those that are not familiar, you are seated with other guests when dining here.
Up until yesterday, this experience has always been fine. I want you to know the food and service were wonderful as usual. What was NOT fine were my seating companions. I have no problem interacting with the other guests I'm seated with. But I was seated with an older couple at the other end of the table, and a family, mom, dad and 2 kids. They spoke french, loud and clear mind you. I smiled at them several times, trying to come across as friendly. But realizing we would not have any conversation as I do not speak French. But then the waiter came up and spoke to them and they spoke english quite well. No problem. They continued to speak with each other, ...in French. I did try to start a bit of a conversation, and was given short returns, so I eventually gave up and just finished my lunch.
The couple on the end, finished first,and as they got up to leave, she caught my eye, pointed their way and then rolled her eyes. I could tell she wasn't happy with their company at the table either.
Because of my experience yesterday, if I ever do this again, by myself, and I get this type of people at my table, I will ask to be moved. I mean, let's face it, it's not cheap to eat at Disney. I don't want to pay that kind of money for that type of "ambiance" if you will. I will insist on being sat where I will be comfortable and welcome.
Thanks for letting me vent and share my experience.
Blessings,
Winnie
I was at EPCOT "solo" yesterday, and decided to have lunch there. I have always had good experiences with the communall seating. For those that are not familiar, you are seated with other guests when dining here.
Up until yesterday, this experience has always been fine. I want you to know the food and service were wonderful as usual. What was NOT fine were my seating companions. I have no problem interacting with the other guests I'm seated with. But I was seated with an older couple at the other end of the table, and a family, mom, dad and 2 kids. They spoke french, loud and clear mind you. I smiled at them several times, trying to come across as friendly. But realizing we would not have any conversation as I do not speak French. But then the waiter came up and spoke to them and they spoke english quite well. No problem. They continued to speak with each other, ...in French. I did try to start a bit of a conversation, and was given short returns, so I eventually gave up and just finished my lunch.
The couple on the end, finished first,and as they got up to leave, she caught my eye, pointed their way and then rolled her eyes. I could tell she wasn't happy with their company at the table either.
Because of my experience yesterday, if I ever do this again, by myself, and I get this type of people at my table, I will ask to be moved. I mean, let's face it, it's not cheap to eat at Disney. I don't want to pay that kind of money for that type of "ambiance" if you will. I will insist on being sat where I will be comfortable and welcome.
Thanks for letting me vent and share my experience.
Blessings,
Winnie