The Importance of Communal Dining in Life of Human Beings: Case Study

When making the decision to open a new restaurant or to remodel your existing pub/café, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the number of tasks at hand. Between hiring and training new staff, repairs to be made, obtaining permits/licenses, and purchasing new furniture, the process seems to be never ending. Therefore, it is extremely important to rely on the experienced and trained staff here at Missouri Table & Chair. We will always lend a helping hand, expand your knowledge, and remind you of the importance and significance of your restaurant. When you start to feel overwhelmed, lean on us to remind you of the significance of the restaurant tables.

Benefits of Communal Dining

In this article, we will dive into the historical benefits of gathering for a social meal, our deep commitment to our customers and being readily available in this out of touch world, and the importance of quality furniture at a reasonable price.

1. Sharing Traditions

                “Communal dining is a quintessential human experience.” – Louise O. Fresco. There are hundreds of thousands of studies that focus on the many benefits that come from joining others for a social meal. Some of the many benefits include sharing traditions, learning about new cultures, captivating memorable experiences with friends and family, and utilizing the social time as a productive workstation for meetings or business deals. People are naturally gravitated to the sociability of communal dining. If a restaurant holds 30 tables with about 4 seats per table, with 3 to 4 turns per night, think about the number of memorable experiences and conversations each table will hold in its 10 to 15 year lifetime. As a restaurant owner, you strive for guest satisfaction and the ability to make customers feel at home. The restaurant table is a sacred place for people all over the world to gather and enjoy your place of business.

One of our customer service member’s agents recently shared this experience and it sends a great message about our excellent team:

2. Restaurant tables can sometime surpass their technical use

                 I previously worked in the service industry, and one of the most memorable experiences I had encountered was during a busy Saturday lunch rush. The general manager was making his rounds around the restaurant, checking on tables and the service staff, and came across a guest he had recognized before. The guest had come to the grand opening of the restaurant with his wife, and they had been frequent customers for quite some time. When the manager recognized the guest, he realized it had been quite some time since he had seen him last, and the gentleman was dining alone at the same table he and his wife would request at every visit. The couple was elderly, and my manager made the time and connection to stop by the table and visit with the guest. He had learned that his wife had passed and that he wasn’t able to get himself to come back due to the memories of coming with his wife. My manager sat with the man and talked with him for what seemed like forever. As the guest shed a tear, my manager reached over and embraced him with a hug, and bought his meal, and with all his sincerity asked him to please keep coming back. When the man left, I grabbed my manager and explained how thoughtful and moving that interaction was and his response was, “it’s what I am here to do”. Although not every server or manager will have an encounter like this, it is likely that customer will remember that genuine and intimate conversation at a table that holds such sentimental value for the rest of his life. The importance of these tables can far surpass their technical use.

3. Commercial Furniture Plays Vital Role

It is with great passion that we are here to help you make the correct decisions for your commercial furniture use. We understand how difficult and stressful it can be to open a new restaurant, and to even run one, which is why we are here to help guide you and offer some of the most sincere and knowledgeable customer service to make the entire process easier. Our top goal is not sales, but to help our customers succeed.  Success to us is when we are able to educate our customers and help them through their hardships. Here at MTC, we are available within a ring or two and by email. In today’s world, it feels almost impossible as customers to get a hold of someone for help when we need it. Our staff prioritizes our customer’s satisfaction above all else. Combining this, our prices, and our strong attention to detail and passion, you cannot find another business that compares.

Conclusion

We understand the need for quality product in a timely manner and at an affordable price. We strive to find our customers the best possible prices. We offer customizable commercial furniture of all sorts. Whether it’s butcher block, made to order booths, or barstools and matching chairs, we are pleased to offer you top of the line customer service at a timely manner with a memorable experience. Purchasing furniture for your commercial business is much more than it seems. You are one step away from creating years and years of memories and experiences for your guests and staff.