Eating Out For Dummies: Occam's Razor

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Occam's Razor

When conversing with a waiter, remember the following: Stay simple.

The following are a few questions that you, the diner, may wish to say. Followed by what you should be say.

Example #1

You may, but shouldn't: "Does your Spaghetti with Meatballs come with marinara or meat sauce? Marinara? Ok, I would like the Spaghetti with Meatballs with meat sauce instead of the marinara and meatballs."

What you should say: "I would like the Spaghetti with Meat Sauce. Yes, the item listed just above the Spaghetti with Meatballs."

Example #2

You may, but shouldn't: "I would like a virgin Bloody Mary. But, I don't want it to be spicy."

What you should say: "I would like a glass of tomato juice."

Example #3

You may, but shouldn't: "Could you wrap up the chicken in one container, the rigatoni in another container, the green beans in another container and the salad in another container."

What you should say: "Yes, please wrap our food."

And...scene.