Are Diners More Rude This Summer?

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 9, 2021

With staffing shortages at restaurants, diners are experiencing longer wait times and they're not happy about it. Plus, soon diners (and employees) will be required to have at least one COVID vaccine shot in order to dine indoors. Restaurant workers call in to talk about whether they're having to endure more complaining customers and what that does to their mental health.

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