But along the way, servers have learned a thing or two about dining out. So, I asked former restaurant workers of the BuzzFeed Community , to reveal which menu items and practices they avoid when dining out, and here are the responses: 2. "I ran a restaurant for a few years and can honestly say I wouldn't serve anything I wouldn't order if I were eating out anywhere else.

Otherwise, what's the point? I think bad restaurants are pretty easy to spot, and most chain restaurants should be approached with caution." — mitrofannorris What do you think of these tips? Would you still order a side of lemon in a restaurant? Let me know in the comments! Note: Some submissions have been edited for length/clarity..