waiter

The protagonists reflexively assume that foreigners—the hotel clerks, waiters and American tourists encountered on vacation—are crass and corrupt.

Many New Yorkers tout personal connections with waiters, store managers or other staff who give them access to bathrooms when needed.

For lefties like me, let the waiter know, and they will bring out silverware that’s angled specifically for us.

No strolling waiters in ponchos placing sombreros on unsuspecting diners, no fake mustaches.

The saganaki, set aflame tableside by the waiter, makes for an unforgettable appetizer — and the menu only gets better from there.