Homobody Tip #51: Be nice to your waiter

I’ll never forget the waiter at a fancy Provincetown restaurant who tried to talk me out of getting my salad dressing on the side (giving me a healthy serving of attitude in the process). The chef there had very strong feelings against that simple and common request. I just smiled and repeated my request with as much sweetness as I could muster! And guess who left the Cape a few pounds lighter than when he arrived…ME!

At brunch the other day, I really wanted some potatoes, but I also wanted something more substantial and protein-rich. So I got a side of potatoes and a side of beans. I felt great after eating it! For me, it was just enough food and a nice ratio of protein/carbs.

And it wasn’t on the menu. I just asked the server pretty please.

My point is that there is no need to worry about inconveniencing the server. The bottom line is that the restaurant and the server want you to get what you want, and if you are nice about it, they are happy to accommodate any reasonable request.

I believe the menu is a starting point from which you can put together your meal. You get to determine what you eat. The menu is not the word of God.

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Written by Charlie Fields, RKC.
Charlie is a Russian Kettlebell Certified Personal and Small Group Trainer in San Diego. His training focuses on fat loss for San Diego men and women who are tired of not getting results from their workouts! Charlie trains clients individually in their homes or in small groups at San Diego parks. He can be reached by e-mail or by phone at (619) 723-5674. New clients get their first in-home session for only one dollar! Click here to sign up!
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