Does Dressing Nicer Get You Better Service? Experiment with Jenny Hoyos at Olive Garden

Jaxon Wildwood

Updated Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Ever wondered if dressing up can impact the quality of service received at a restaurant? Jenny Hoyos and a fellow experimenter set out to uncover the truth at Olive Garden by dressing in contrasting attire. The experiment was simple: one person donned a suit while the other opted for casual wear. Both ordered the same meal, chicken alfredo, and water, and evaluated their experiences based on speed, taste, and food size.

Upon arrival, the individual in the suit was promptly served water, salad, and breadsticks, earning a perfect score for speed. In stark contrast, Jenny Hoyos, dressed casually, experienced delays – her water was missing, and her breadsticks were overcooked. Despite ordering simultaneously, the suited diner received a refill and their entire meal before Jenny even got her water.

The results were revealing. The suited diner's pasta weighed in at 3.77 lbs, while Jenny's portion was only 3.28 lbs. This disparity suggested that appearance might indeed influence service quality and portion size at Olive Garden.

Curious to see the full details of this intriguing experiment? Watch Jenny Hoyos' video to uncover more surprising insights.

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