Tag: waitstaff

  • How to Speak Waiter

    “I made this drink special for you. It has a unique, subtle flavor.”“I’ve added a toxic cleaning chemical to poison you. Can you guess what it is before the EMT arrives?” “May I take this out of your way?”“You selfish bastard. You’re taking up a table for four by yourself during our dinner rush. I…

  • How to Perplex Waitstaff

    Last night, Chris Brogan, Amber Naslund, Lizz and myself were at one of those social media speaker suck-up dinners. We found the following ways to amuse ourselves during an otherwise stiff uneventful dinner party. After they remove the salad plates, hide all flatware, placemats and napkins. Look longingly at the other place settings. After receiving…