Next Time, The Answer Is, “Yes”

We’ve all been in this situation. The waitress asks your party if they are ready to order. Of course, there is always one person in the group who is not ready. He or she says, “Can you give us just a couple of minutes?”

The waitress says, “Sure!” As a matter of fact, she says it with enthusiasm. Indeed, it is beginning to look like somebody made her day.

What just happened? I’ll tell you exactly what happened. In the mind of the waitress, she was given permission to take a little break. It will be far more than the few minutes you requested before she returns to your table. Truth be told, you may not see her again until you get up and go hunting for her.

Moral of the story: When a waitress finally makes it to your table and asks if you are ready to order, say, “Yes!”