What is a good way to ask to be seated away from children?

Question

When I go into a resultant, and ask to be seated at a table where there are no children at the next table, I get strange looks. I don’t think I am asking something unreasonable. I usually avoid any restaurant that has children’s menus, or free crayons. Yup I avoid places like Denney’s.

After all, I am about to pay $50 for two people to eat. I don't need a child in the next booth banging his head on the back of the bench, while screaming .

Answer 1

Best thing to say is, "do you have a nice quiet table?"  or "It has been a tough day"....which in many cases I'm sure it has been for a lot of people.

Some people are strange about their kids....I was a nanny and babysitter for years, and I love kids....got along with them very well.

However, these days, parents are lazy, they sit there and eat their dinner while their kids are running around screaming at each other.....and throwing napkins, etc.

No one wants to hear this, we go out to enjoy our meals,and have some nice quiet conversation, not listen to the fits and wailings of children.  You are not alone, Believe me.

By the way, people that drink too much are just as bad, they get loud and obnoxious...the fools.  Best of luck to you....

Answer 2

No this is not an unreasonable request.  I would just say it like it is, ask to be seated somewhere away from children.  You are paying money to eat there (no matter how little or how much you pat, it is still your money) so you should have a say in where you would like to be seated.

Answer 3

I think there is nothing wrong with requesting to be seated away from children.  It's your preference. You are paying.  F__k those who give you the looks.  You go there to enjoy the time and meal.

Answer 4

Ask if they have a "quiet" spot, or something out of the way, they'll usually ask "is this OK?" to which you can say yes or no, while insinuating towards the child or problem area.

Answer 5

I don't think there is a way. Even if you  get seated away there is no guarantee that one won't come later,  Sorry just somthing you will have to deal with

Answer 6

oh there's nothin worse you expect it in some places but it really pisses me off too, trying to have a quiet meal with screaming kids jumping from the tables,

to be honest if i walked in and it was full of kids i'd walk back out, when i go in and i'm being showed to my seat if it's not where i want to sit i ask to sit at another table

Answer 7

Go to $50 plate restaurants.

Answer 8

You know, 50 dollars for two people to eat isn't all that expensive. If you go somewhere relatively affordable, expect children.

Answer 9

I would just go out for dinner later in the evening most people with kids eat and bathe their children early because they go to bed early.  I have children and if we go out for dinner we always go when the restaurant first opens because it is early enough to get the kids to bed after wards. If you get seated next to people with children ask to be moved to a different area. After all its allot harder to move a family than a pair.

Answer 10

resultant?

Answer 11

i would just ask to be seated somwhere else

Answer 12

No big deal, just ask for a quiet table, preferably away from kids or any other boisterous party. Not unreasonable at all, I'm sure they'll accomodate your request.

Answer 13

"CAN YOU PLEASE SEAT ME AWAY FROM THEM BRATS"

   like u said you are a paying customer

Answer 14

Casually mention that you are a convicted child molester.

Answer 15

It's not an unreasonable request at all.  Simply ask to be seated in a quiet area, they'll get the hint.