To demonstrate how things have changed...

[ScreamingMeemie]

47. This post is disappointing. I kept waiting for the part where I would agree with you,

and it never came.

One, when I was waiting tables back in the 80s, we called them servers too.
Two, a good majority of us singletons would never even think to sit at a deuce when there is counter service available, so I'm not sure if this was intended to show what a good customer you were or what.
Three, a VERY good many restaurants demand that their serving staff ask if you are going to be having anything else. In fact, not upselling can be grounds for termination in many restaurants.
Four, asking if you would like change is almost a Pavlovian response for servers. I am sure he did not even look at the loads of money you had piled on the table and simply said the thing he says when there is a 20, a 100, etc on the table. Next time use a credit card if that question bothers you.
Five, I can't see why you would cut your usual tip for what sounds to me like typical service.
Six, luckily the grumps of the world are balanced out by those of us who don't find fault in everything/everyone.

It sounds like you have "Good Ole Days-itis..." and it simply wasn't that "good." I would hope this son's father (who I am sure, gladly handed the business over when it was time and would like to see his son succeed) would not find your "fun" comment "fun."

My advice? Next time, eat at home. Or, go to Sonic... but remember to tip your carhop. They only make server's wages, and people screw them all the time because they think you have to work indoors to actually be a server, even though these Sonic carhops do the same job in all sorts of weather. It's often why I tell them to "keep the change" out of 20 dollars on a 7 dollar order.