I hope to be one of these people someday....

Let me tell you about the table I had yesterday….I realize I may sound a little snarky, but I always try and find a little humor in every situation…..and know that I mean no disrespect, because I really do hope to be one of these people someday……


I had a table of 13 from the geriatric set. We never know what the demographics of a table will be until they arrive…….so, upon arrival of the first one…she informed me that they had spoken to the manager, and he said they could have separate checks. (knew that was coming) I told her that was fine, as long as no one traded seats, since we do it all by a numbering system. She replied that they were too old to move around. Okay, cool, they’ve got a sense of humor about themselves. They had all gone to the symphony and were now regrouping for a meal.

I realized as I was trying to get a beverage order, that the hearing capabilities of this group was not what it once was. I tried bending over and leaning in closer to their ear, as close as possible without breaching any lines of etiquette…..gently tapping them on the shoulder when it was their turn…..(none of which was working by the way) but they were a helpful crowd….one of them would invariably announce from across the table, (while waving their arm and pointing) “Hey Betty! She’s talking to you!”

The first thought that ran through my mind was, why these people bothered to go to the symphony is beyond me, they can’t hear a damn thing, and they haven’t heard ANYTHING I’ve said.

One woman, I think she must have worked in the education field up until a couple of decades ago, raised her hand every time she wanted my attention. She had requested some ketchup and mustard…..so brought them out, each in their own little ramekin…then she raised her hand again, asking for mustard….I gently pointed out the little mustard ramekin, that was sitting next to, and almost touching the ketchup ramekin.

And so it went, maybe a little slower than some other tables from a different demographic would have gone, but God bless them, they are out enjoying life….and I really hope to be one of them some day.