pet peeve #142

when you go into a typical restaurant (e.g. sandwich shop) and while you look at the menu, you are asked "May I help you?"

GIVE ME A GODDAMNED SECOND!!!!!

1. it should be known that if i step foot into your establishment, i plan on ordering some food; and yes, when i am ready, you will be able to help me. unless, of course i don't like your menu. in this rare case, you will not be able to help me, but you will know this because i will walk out of your establishment.

2. i am standing 10 feet away from the counter, staring up at the menu, searching for something that i want to eat. do you know exactly what i want to eat? no? then you can't possibly help me right at this second, don't talk to me!! when i make my decision, you will be able to help me, and you will know this because i will step up to the ordering counter and make eye contact with you with a "i would like to order now" look on my face.