Where everybody knows your name

The other day I was at the diner for a quick bite with the family before running an errand. Surprisingly enough, the neighborhood diner tends to be a fast food option that has menu items I can actually order. (Of course, my kids always end up choosing the silver dollar pancakes no matter what, so they’re a lost cause.)

Thanks to salads, wraps, and dinner specials, the diner is a superior fast food option to White Castle, but still not the ideal place for a family meal. And, honestly, if the waitress knows you by name, you are making some bad eating decisions, my friend.

Sure, I want to support local businesses, but I was shocked by the number of people who walked through the door whom were greeted by name with a pat on the back. I hate to say it (okay, truth be told, I love to say it), but most of those guests were overweight, and many were accompanied by their grossly overweight children.

WAKE UP CALL: The diner is a nice comfy place to get a quick bite to eat every now and again, but it should not be where everybody knows your name.