Current Events > Olive Garden to pay wait staff $10-11/hour + tips

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https://www.click2houston.com/business/2021/03/25/free-breadsticks-and-reasons-for-hope-at-olive-garden/

And something about free breadsticks.

Soon:
"Portions too small for the price"

That's pretty good

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Outside of their appetizers, salad and maybe 1 or two items in their unusually small menu, no.

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I used to work at the Olive Garden. Our restaurant had to fight our management to allow us to take one 10 minute break in an 8 hour shift. A handful of people got fired because of it but we ended up winning.

Either way, fuck Olive Garden.
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Prismsblade posted...

Outside of their appetizers, salad and maybe 1 or two items in their unusually very limited menu, no.

Yeah. I mostly like salad, bread sticks, and zuppa.

Actual entrees are kinda

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Might as well, it's not like they spend their money on the food they serve.

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and these slave wage places cry poor we cant afford that fuck em

I have had a good deal of success in my dating/sex life and figured I could pass on some tips to lonely CEmen that have had some problems in the past. You've heard the D.E.N.N.I.S. Method from It's Always Sunny and I figured I'd fit my own seduction method into a paradigm like this.

Behold:

The S.H.I.N.O.B.I. Method

My method makes the assumption that you have already met a woman and have her number, which I feel is the easy part because it can just be a girl you matched with through online dating or met in a group project or something. Anyway:

1. S - Send Vague Text Responses
Girls eat this shit up. Don't give her any definite responses or make her feel like she's worth any more time than a text message. If you are too much of a "nice guy" then normally the girl gets turned off, but you can't be a dick either. You need to be aloof; this girl KNOWS she can pull a thousand guys on Tinder in fifteen minutes, but if you aren't acting thirsty it will instantly elevate you above them.

2. H - Have Her Meet You For Dinner at Olive Garden
Olive Garden is the perfect casual dining experience. It is nice enough that it will feel like an actual date, but not too nice that your date is intimidated. It also offers ample parking. Make sure that you drive separately; this is important later on.

3. I - Indicate That You Would Like a Round of Breadsticks for the Table
As soon as the waitress attends to your table, order a round of Breadsticks. The Breadsticks are not only free, but they are unlimited, and that will be key here. As many of you know, I am a huge Amiibo collector, so I find it important to let the waitress know right away that you want the Breadsticks, as there will not be any wasted time.

4. N - Never Let the Waitress See You Taking Breadsticks Out of the Restaurant
Once your have received your basket of Breadsticks, you may empty them all out into your jacket pockets, but as this is uncomfortable, you will want to make sure you take trips to your car periodically to unload. This is where it becomes key that you drove to the restaurant separately. Make sure the wait staff does not see you leaving to unload either, or they will kick you out (has happened to me on rare occasions).

5. O - Order More Breadsticks
As soon as the waitress comes back, say "nummy nummy, breadsticks in me tummy, yummy yummy, more more!" or something to that nature. The waitress will think you are a big fat fuck and likely go back to provide more, as Olive Garden provides these Breadsticks for free and the restaurants are insured for thousands anyway (so they aren't taking a financial hit from the Breastick losses).

6. B - Bring a Trash Bag to Store Breadsticks
This part is key. You can only go out to your car so many times before you begin to rouse suspicion. I like to use the "Oh, I left my dog chained outside of the restaurant, better bring him water this time!" or "Methinks I have left my child in the hot car! Daddy's coming!" However, too many trips will start to get you looks, so bring a trash bag to fill up with Breadsticks (under your table).

7. I - Immediately Leave the Restaurant After Your Bag is Full
Once the bag is full, you can no longer unload in your car, so it is time to leave. If you have done this correctly, your bill will be $0.00 and you will have a car loaded with warm, garlic and parmesan covered baked goods.

From there, you can use these Breadsticks to make sandwiches for the month. I hope this advice helps some of you CEmen, because I know dating is hard and it's sometimes nerve wracking knowing how to behave on a first date.

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NeonOctopus posted...

I have had a good deal of success in my dating/sex life and figured I could pass on some tips to lonely CEmen that have had some problems in the past. You've heard the D.E.N.N.I.S. Method from It's Always Sunny and I figured I'd fit my own seduction method into a paradigm like this.

Behold:

The S.H.I.N.O.B.I. Method

My method makes the assumption that you have already met a woman and have her number, which I feel is the easy part because it can just be a girl you matched with through online dating or met in a group project or something. Anyway:

1. S - Send Vague Text Responses
Girls eat this shit up. Don't give her any definite responses or make her feel like she's worth any more time than a text message. If you are too much of a "nice guy" then normally the girl gets turned off, but you can't be a dick either. You need to be aloof; this girl KNOWS she can pull a thousand guys on Tinder in fifteen minutes, but if you aren't acting thirsty it will instantly elevate you above them.

2. H - Have Her Meet You For Dinner at Olive Garden
Olive Garden is the perfect casual dining experience. It is nice enough that it will feel like an actual date, but not too nice that your date is intimidated. It also offers ample parking. Make sure that you drive separately; this is important later on.

3. I - Indicate That You Would Like a Round of Breadsticks for the Table
As soon as the waitress attends to your table, order a round of Breadsticks. The Breadsticks are not only free, but they are unlimited, and that will be key here. As many of you know, I am a huge Amiibo collector, so I find it important to let the waitress know right away that you want the Breadsticks, as there will not be any wasted time.

4. N - Never Let the Waitress See You Taking Breadsticks Out of the Restaurant
Once your have received your basket of Breadsticks, you may empty them all out into your jacket pockets, but as this is uncomfortable, you will want to make sure you take trips to your car periodically to unload. This is where it becomes key that you drove to the restaurant separately. Make sure the wait staff does not see you leaving to unload either, or they will kick you out (has happened to me on rare occasions).

5. O - Order More Breadsticks
As soon as the waitress comes back, say "nummy nummy, breadsticks in me tummy, yummy yummy, more more!" or something to that nature. The waitress will think you are a big fat fuck and likely go back to provide more, as Olive Garden provides these Breadsticks for free and the restaurants are insured for thousands anyway (so they aren't taking a financial hit from the Breastick losses).

6. B - Bring a Trash Bag to Store Breadsticks
This part is key. You can only go out to your car so many times before you begin to rouse suspicion. I like to use the "Oh, I left my dog chained outside of the restaurant, better bring him water this time!" or "Methinks I have left my child in the hot car! Daddy's coming!" However, too many trips will start to get you looks, so bring a trash bag to fill up with Breadsticks (under your table).

7. I - Immediately Leave the Restaurant After Your Bag is Full
Once the bag is full, you can no longer unload in your car, so it is time to leave. If you have done this correctly, your bill will be $0.00 and you will have a car loaded with warm, garlic and parmesan covered baked goods.

From there, you can use these Breadsticks to make sandwiches for the month. I hope this advice helps some of you CEmen, because I know dating is hard and it's sometimes nerve wracking knowing how to behave on a first date.

That's pretty elaborate.

I'll never understand people who go to italian restaurants and get like, basic bitch pasta. Like spaghetti.

That shit costs almost nothing and can be made on your own in minutes.

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Fake fancy is my favorite restaurant

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I always go home with leftovers

but their shit is just... way too salty
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NeonOctopus posted...

I have had a good deal of success in my dating/sex life and figured I could pass on some tips to lonely CEmen that have had some problems in the past. You've heard the D.E.N.N.I.S. Method from It's Always Sunny and I figured I'd fit my own seduction method into a paradigm like this.

Behold:

The S.H.I.N.O.B.I. Method

My method makes the assumption that you have already met a woman and have her number, which I feel is the easy part because it can just be a girl you matched with through online dating or met in a group project or something. Anyway:

1. S - Send Vague Text Responses
Girls eat this shit up. Don't give her any definite responses or make her feel like she's worth any more time than a text message. If you are too much of a "nice guy" then normally the girl gets turned off, but you can't be a dick either. You need to be aloof; this girl KNOWS she can pull a thousand guys on Tinder in fifteen minutes, but if you aren't acting thirsty it will instantly elevate you above them.

2. H - Have Her Meet You For Dinner at Olive Garden
Olive Garden is the perfect casual dining experience. It is nice enough that it will feel like an actual date, but not too nice that your date is intimidated. It also offers ample parking. Make sure that you drive separately; this is important later on.

3. I - Indicate That You Would Like a Round of Breadsticks for the Table
As soon as the waitress attends to your table, order a round of Breadsticks. The Breadsticks are not only free, but they are unlimited, and that will be key here. As many of you know, I am a huge Amiibo collector, so I find it important to let the waitress know right away that you want the Breadsticks, as there will not be any wasted time.

4. N - Never Let the Waitress See You Taking Breadsticks Out of the Restaurant
Once your have received your basket of Breadsticks, you may empty them all out into your jacket pockets, but as this is uncomfortable, you will want to make sure you take trips to your car periodically to unload. This is where it becomes key that you drove to the restaurant separately. Make sure the wait staff does not see you leaving to unload either, or they will kick you out (has happened to me on rare occasions).

5. O - Order More Breadsticks
As soon as the waitress comes back, say "nummy nummy, breadsticks in me tummy, yummy yummy, more more!" or something to that nature. The waitress will think you are a big fat fuck and likely go back to provide more, as Olive Garden provides these Breadsticks for free and the restaurants are insured for thousands anyway (so they aren't taking a financial hit from the Breastick losses).

6. B - Bring a Trash Bag to Store Breadsticks
This part is key. You can only go out to your car so many times before you begin to rouse suspicion. I like to use the "Oh, I left my dog chained outside of the restaurant, better bring him water this time!" or "Methinks I have left my child in the hot car! Daddy's coming!" However, too many trips will start to get you looks, so bring a trash bag to fill up with Breadsticks (under your table).

7. I - Immediately Leave the Restaurant After Your Bag is Full
Once the bag is full, you can no longer unload in your car, so it is time to leave. If you have done this correctly, your bill will be $0.00 and you will have a car loaded with warm, garlic and parmesan covered baked goods.

From there, you can use these Breadsticks to make sandwiches for the month. I hope this advice helps some of you CEmen, because I know dating is hard and it's sometimes nerve wracking knowing how to behave on a first date.

Please tell me this is OC

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Shit, I might order me some tonight we been talkin' about it here for a while now. Get some lasagna or something, with breadsticks!

So what about back of the house employees who are really the ones who get the shaft when it comes to money?

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How the hell can anyone get away with only paying someone $-1/hr in the good old USA

If you have a Carabba's in your area, why would you go to Olive Garden?

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Complete_Idi0t posted...

How the hell can anyone get away with only paying someone $1/hr in the good old USA

???

I love Olive Gardens. I order from them twice a month and their breadsticks are OP as fuck!

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Sweet, no more need to tip at olive garden!

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Kajagogo posted...

If you have a Carabba's in your area, why would you go to Olive Garden?

I went there one time. Wasn't impressed. But I don't think we have any of those any more in Houston. I used to like Macaroni Grill but they closed up around here.

Complete_Idi0t posted...

How the hell can anyone get away with only paying someone $1/hr in the good old USA

I used to serve tables and bartend. I almost always made more than minimum wage. Only way I made less was pretty much if literally no one came in. But still, the rest of my shifts for the week would average out to well over minimum wage.

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Solid Snake07 posted...

So what about back of the house employees who are really the ones who get the shaft when it comes to money?

I imagine they will get a slice of the pie too. =\

Unsugarized_Foo posted...

Fake fancy is my favorite restaurant

In the midwest it's considered fine dining.

Questionmarktarius posted...

Soon:
"Portions too small for the price"

you're sorely mistaken if you think people won't pay for food regardless of what it is.
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Noumena posted...

you're sorely mistaken if you think people won't pay for food regardless of what it is.

Well they give you a million pounds per order anyways, so lets see, it might be better, a little anyways.

KILBOTz posted...

Sweet, no more need to tip at olive garden!

cheapass will always be a cheapass

Noumena posted...

you're sorely mistaken if you think people won't pay for food regardless of what it is.

Then, why is that exact line about half of all yelp reviews?

Cocytus posted...

Well they give you a million pounds per order anyways, so lees might be better, a little anyways.

Yeah I've heard American portions are something else.
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Cocytus posted...

I went there one time. Wasn't impressed. But I don't think we have any of those any more in Houston. I used to like Macaroni Grill but they closed up around here.

I was unhappy the two times I want to Macaroni Grill.

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NeonOctopus posted...

As many of you know, I am a huge Amiibo collector

Lmao, I had forgotten about this meme until now.

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I ate at olive garden for the first time recently

The memes about "free bread sticks" make no sense to me... It's fucking Walmart white bread dipped in margarine

Questionmarktarius posted...

Then, why is that exact line about half of all yelp reviews?

lol some people just like to complain. i don't know though I guess this is what makes them go out of business.
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Noumena posted...

Yeah I've heard American portions are something else.

Food is cheap, but labor is not.
That's why a one-pound steak doesn't cost four times as much as a 4-ounce steak.

Combine this with that one recurring Yelp review (post 2), and you get the 'Murrican! diet

Questionmarktarius posted...

Food is cheap, but labor is not.
That's why a one-pound steak doesn't cost four times as much as a 4-ounce steak.

Combine this with that one recurring Yelp review (post 2), and you get the 'Murrican! diet

Maybe. I mean people who leave bad reviews aren't where the restaurant gets its money, that would be repeat customers. If Americans love food so much I'm sure diehard Olive Garden fans will keep the place alive.

Do you really think they would do something like this haphazardly?
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Kajagogo posted...

Carabba's

rather go there than olive garden.
chicken marsala above all else.
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Well, I didn't eat there last night. Maybe this weekend.