Seattle: a word that I’m convinced in some language means “Leave early, wait in line.” If asked about Seattle, that’s really going to be my memory of this place. Sure, there are nice views, plenty of rain, and maybe even one or two guys that aren’t wearing plaid and sporting a beard. However Seattle for me will ever be the land of Leave early, wait in line.
Want a coffee from that shop? Leave early, wait in line. It starts around the corner.
Have to use the restroom? Leave early, wait in line. There’s ten people ahead of you and they all seem to have forgotten how indoor plumbing works.
Even if there is no one ahead of you at the restaurant, there is a sign that says ” Wait to be seated.” Leave early, wait in line. And at the speed of the Seattle service industry you’ll be waiting just as long as if there were 20 people ahead of you.
Granted, the people are nice enough, they met in line, but it becomes quickly infuriating that even the smallest number of customers will cause a backup that’ll have you waiting in a line for an inordinate amount of time.
It this special mix if poor planning, disinterested service, and absolute disregard for customers ever wanting to return that really makes the town motto “Leave early, wait in line.”
The airport is truly the shining example of the Leave early, wait in line way of life. They stopped everyone because the drug/bomb dog was distracted. Oh and La-A (ladasha) is going to cut right in front of you. So when heading to the airport prepare for you exit exam in the patience required for the Leave early, wait in line lifestyle.
Planning a Seattle visit, have fun. It’s beautiful here and the weather is fantastic. Just remember to Leave early, wait in line.
Hoping for any kind of service that doesn’t make the dive bars in the UK look efficient? Want a good service experience from the time you’ve allotted to this trip? When it comes to Seattle, just leave early.