Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant or shop
You should say:
When and where it happened
What happened
How you dealt with it
And explain how you felt about the experience
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I'd like to share an incident when I experienced a disappointing service at a restaurant about six months ago. It was an Italian eatery with many positive reviews, so I was really looking forward to a chance to dine here.
I went there with a group of friends for a birthday celebration. Everything went smoothly until the main course was served. I had ordered a pasta dish, but when it arrived, it was undercooked and lacked the flavor I had anticipated . Even worse, the waiter seemed inattentive and uninterested in addressing our concerns .
Feeling dissatisfied with the meal, I decided to politely bring it to the waiter's attention . I explained the issues with the undercooked pasta and the lack of flavor. Unfortunately, the waiter seemed indifferent and merely offered a half-hearted apology without offering any solution or replacement. This lack of responsiveness surprised me, as I had expected a more customer-oriented approach from a reputable restaurant.
In dealing with the situation, I decided not to escalate the matter further during the celebration, as I didn't want to spoil the mood for my friend's birthday. However, after the event, I took the opportunity to share my feedback on the restaurant's online platform, hoping that it would reach the management and prompt improvements.
The overall experience left me disappointed and frustrated. I believe that good service is crucial in the hospitality industry , and the restaurant's failure to address my concerns significantly impacted my perception of their establishment .
VOCABULARY
incident (n) = sự cố
eatery (n) = quán ăn, nhà hàng
undercooked (adj) = chưa chín kỹ
anticipate (v) = mong đợi, dự đoán
inattentive (adj) = không quan tâm
address one’s concerns (phrase) = giải quyết các vấn đề của ai đó
bring it to the waiter's attention (phrase) = thông báo cho nhân viên phục vụ
indifferent (adj) = hời hợt
merely (= just) (adv) = chỉ, đơn giản
half-hearted (adj) = thiếu nhiệt tình, hờ hững
customer-oriented approach (phrase) = cách tiếp cận hướng đến khách hàng
escalate (v) = làm lớn chuyện
hospitality industry (phrase) = ngành dịch vụ nhà hàng - khách sạn
perception (n) = cảm nhận
establishment (n) = cơ sở, doanh nghiệp
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