Today, I had lunch with some important potential clients at a fancy restaurant. I really wanted to make a good impression. When the piano music stopped, I started clapping while looking around for the pianist. Apparently, it was a CD. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I had a lunch meeting with important people from my company. While drinking from my wine glass someone cracked a joke, causing me to snort a fountain of wine all over my lap, splashing the people next to me. The horrified look on my boss's face sitting opposite me said everything. FML
Today, I was at a fancy restaurant with my boss, trying to make a good impression. I ordered the most expensive steak on the menu, only to later realize I'd forgotten my wallet. My boss had to pay for the meal, and I'm wondering if my job in accounting is now on the line. FML
Today, I was at a local talent show and during a piano performance I had to go to the bathroom. I sang along in the bathroom but was unaware how loud I was until I walked out and everyone started applauding me while the pianist was still playing. FML
Today, I went to a fancy restaurant and couldn't pronounce any of the menu items. FML
Today, I was on a date in a fancy restaurant. I tried to show off my skills by ordering our meal in French, since some of the dishes had french-sounding names. The waiter replied in fluent French and I have no idea what he said. FML
Today, I went to dinner with my mom and her new boyfriend. At the restaurant, while we were eating, he started clapping and singing, "If You're Happy and You Know It." My mom joined in. They sang loudly. Loud enough for the entire restaurant to go quiet and stare. FML
Today, I got really excited at work over a deal I was about to close. I got up and started performing a rather obscene hip thrust only to notice a client sitting in the glass meeting room. FML
Today, we had a get together for work at a restaurant I've never heard of. After spending all week trying to make a good impression on my new boss and co-workers, I showed up in a pair of shorts and a Star Wars T-Shirt. Turns out it was one of the fanciest restaurants in town. FML
Today, after I'd told this girl I’m seeing that I play piano to impress her, it turns out her father is a pianist and has a grand piano in their house. Tonight, I’m supposed to go to her place to play her my "favorite piece." FML
Today, I went to work at a hotel. One of the guests decided to play the piano in the lobby. He's deaf. Unfortunately, I'm not. FML
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Top comments
maundy 0
sorry OP, youre an idiot. but you made me laugh
perdix 31
You should have gotten up and tipped the boom box.
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stimpy1313 0
I work at a fancy restaurant where we really have a pianist, and those sitting near her DO clap for her when she finishes songs. More like a golf clap, but definitely a clap. So this DOES happen! (Clapping in fancy restaurants)
moopsy234 0
lol lmao
blueknight1st 26
How is clapping going to impress someone. "Well I wasn't going to use your company until this shit chucking ape over here started clapping."
girlygirl666 0
Hahaha
Tequilamockngbrd 7
Hah! To be fair though, OP didn't say that he was clapping to impress anyone.
Books4Me 0
Honestly I just don't see the big deal here. So the OP clapped? If I had done this I would've laughed and been like "I thought someone was actually playing! That was great!" and they probably would have had a chuckle and the moment would've passed.
TheTragicReturn 0
Exactly! The OP should have laughed it off, and it would have shown character.
Deadguy71 0
that's awesome! I've probably been close to that.. but timing is everything.
Books4Me 0
In response to all of those saying people shouldn't clap in a restaurant- you should if you're considerate! As a musician myself (cellist) I would be most irritated if people didn't at least give a small appreciative clap.
frootloopkicker 0
#34, I'm a musician (classically-trained singer), too, and even I know that there are times when musicians have to realize that they won't always be applauded for their work because it's not appropriate to the situation. People don't applaud in restaurants because it would disturb other patrons. If you enjoy the piano playing, you make it a point to say something to the pianist on the way out or give him or her a tip. There are some venues where you have to realize that applause isn't an appropriate response and would be disruptive to the place's environment.
blastvortex 4
So? How were you supposed to know? Oh, and here's a tip - don't applaud in a restaurant; that's poor restaurant etiquette. If you want to be nice to live restaurant performer(s), then give them your thanks personally, drop them a few bones if you want, and be on your merry way. Besides that, clapping in a restaurant can be embarrassing for the musicians as well. YDI for bad manners.
jrpj16 0
lol retard
Failure2Life 0
I'm soooo sorry this happened! but my life has been going to hell lately so thanks you for putting a smile on my face :) (sorry it was at the expense of your pride)
Crapsickle 0
Today I realized I am a dumb blonde. FML