On Mon, 06 Oct 2003 09:40:33 -0400, Dave Smith
wrote:

Craig Welch wrote:


What if the table is enganged in conversation, though?

They wait for a couple of moments. A lull in the conversation will
follow. At that juncture, they can make their request. It's not that
difficult, really.

They might also try using the words "excuse me". :-)

quoted comment -- a busy server doesn't have time to hang around
(which would surely be interpreted as eavesdropping) waiting for a
conversational pause. last comment: I agree.