We've all been hangry, that uncomfortable mix of hunger and irritability that makes everything feel more difficult. But here's the thing: being an adult means managing that feeling without taking it out on the people trying to help you.

In this episode, I'm talking about the phenomenon of "hangry" customers who use their hunger as an excuse to act out in restaurants. From dramatic sighs to passive-aggressive comments to the customer who literally put his head down on the table like a exhausted toddler, I've seen it all...

We're breaking down why hunger doesn't excuse bad behavior, how servers deal with adults who can't regulate their emotions, and the difference between being genuinely hungry and using "hangry" as permission to be rude. Spoiler: If a five-year-old can learn to use their words when they're hungry, so can you!

In this episode:

• The customer who performed his hunger while waiting for his food
• Why "I'm hangry" doesn't make it okay to snap at your server
• The emotional regulation skills adults are supposed to have
• How to handle hunger like a grown-up in public spaces

If you've ever had a customer blame their behavior on being hungry — or if you've wondered why some adults act like toddlers when their blood sugar drops — this one's for you.

Perfect for current and former servers, anyone who's dealt with emotionally dysregulated adults, or people who believe hunger isn't an excuse for bad behavior.

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