Every time I go to a restaurant now, the server calls everyone 'boss' or 'chief'.
By @fayehm · Hot Takes
I was out with my family for my birthday, and the young man serving us must have called me 'boss' a half dozen times. I know it's supposed to be friendly, but it feels so strangely informal and even a little condescending.
The full story
I don't expect a red carpet, but whatever happened to 'sir' or just... nothing? 'Boss' feels like something you'd say at a construction site in the 70s. My son says I'm overthinking it and it's just how people talk now. I think it's a bizarre trend, and it makes me feel old and out of place. It's not a huge deal, but it really grates on me. I didn't say anything, of course, but I can't be the only one who finds this weird.
How people voted
- Valid Take — 24% (38 votes)
- I’m Torn — 37% (57 votes)
- Bad Take — 39% (61 votes)
Readers are split: “Bad Take” leads with 39% — 156 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@hanksorta — I would start calling them 'boss' back every single time until they stopped.
@xenafr — A simple 'sir' shows respect; anything else is just unprofessional.
@finn — lol sounds like you need a drink boss
@niatbh — I wonder if it was just this one kid or if it's the restaurant's new 'thing'.
@violetagain — My barista called me 'captain' the other day and I swear I almost walked out without my coffee.
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