Dave Smith wrote:
> Nancy Young wrote:

>> If I'm not looking around for them, and I'm happily chewing my food,
>> don't worry, everything is fine, no need to ask.

> What I would like to know is where the hell they are hiding when you
> need them and why you can't catch their attention then.

It's a good question. Forget asking me if everything is okay.
Stay visible so when I look around for you, you haven't left
the building for parts unknown. I know they have to get food
from the kitchen, but not for 10 minutes. Or longer.

Heaven forbid you said I need another minute, the waiter will
run and hide for another 20 minutes.

My pet peeve happened today. Went to the diner for lunch,
was seated promptly ... and abandoned. No one came over
to take a drink order, never mind a meal order. I just hate that.
Good think it hardly ever happens. Finally had to ask the
manager if there was a waitress for our booth. He couldn't
believe it. He jumped on that and got us iced tea right away.
and a waitress.

nancy