点评:We’ve been to Hickory’s in Castle Bromwich before and always enjoyed it, especially how they celebrate birthdays. That’s why we chose to return for our daughter’s 7th birthday — we knew they usually bring out a treat with a sparkler candle and sing “Happy Birthday,” and she was so excited for that moment.
During our visit, she watched them do it for three other children and couldn’t wait for her turn. Unfortunately, when they brought out her birthday treat, she had just gone to the toilet. Instead of waiting a minute or two for her to return, the staff simply left the dessert on the table — no candle, no sparkler, no singing.
She came back expecting her special moment and was absolutely heartbroken. She ended up in tears. At just 7 years old, she didn’t understand why hers was different — and neither did we.
It was incredibly disappointing, especially when we know from past visits that they normally go out of their way to make birthdays feel special. A little patience would have made such a big difference.
This should have been a happy memory, but instead, it left her feeling really upset — and us, very let down.
翻译:我们以前去过卡斯尔布罗姆维奇的Hickory’s餐厅,每次都很喜欢,尤其是他们庆祝生日的方式。所以我们决定在女儿7岁生日时再去一次——我们知道他们通常会拿出点缀着烟花蜡烛的甜点,然后唱“生日快乐歌”,她当时非常期待那一刻。
在我们去的时候,她看着他们为其他三个孩子做同样的生日蛋糕,迫不及待地想轮到自己。可惜的是,当甜点端上来时,她刚好去上厕所。工作人员没有等她回来,而是直接把甜点放在了桌子上——没有蜡烛,没有烟花,也没有歌声。
她回来时期待着这个特别的时刻,结果心都碎了,最后哭了。她才7岁,不明白为什么她的生日会与众不同——我们也不明白。
这真是令人失望,尤其是我们从过去的访问中了解到,他们通常会不遗余力地让生日感觉特别。如果能多一点耐心,就会有巨大的改变。
这本应是一段快乐的回忆,但相反,它却让她感到非常难过——而我们,也感到非常失望。