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Four Star Secrets Of An Eavesdropping Waiter

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Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter

by Phoebe Damrosch

4.4 out of 5

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I've been a waiter for over 10 years, and in that time I've heard some pretty crazy things. I've heard people confess their love, I've heard people argue about politics, and I've even heard people plan crimes. It's all part of the job, and it's one of the things that makes it so interesting.

Of course, I don't always eavesdrop on my customers' conversations. But when I do, I try to be as discreet as possible. I don't want to make them uncomfortable, and I don't want to get caught. But sometimes, it's impossible not to overhear what's going on around me.

Here are a few of the most interesting conversations I've overheard while working as a waiter:

A couple arguing about their finances. I was serving a couple at a fancy restaurant when I overheard them arguing about their finances. The man was angry that the woman had spent too much money on clothes, and the woman was defending herself by saying that she deserved to spend her own money however she wanted. The argument went on for a while, and it was clear that they were both very upset.
A man confessing his love to a woman. I was serving a couple at a romantic restaurant when I overheard the man confess his love to the woman. He was very nervous, but he was also very sincere. The woman was clearly touched by his words, and she ended up saying yes when he asked her to marry him.
A group of friends planning a crime. I was serving a group of friends at a bar when I overheard them planning a crime. They were talking about robbing a bank, and they were very serious about it. I was shocked, and I didn't know what to do. I ended up calling the police, and they were able to arrest the group before they could carry out their plan.

These are just a few of the many interesting conversations I've overheard while working as a waiter. It's a fascinating job, and I'm always learning new things about people. I'm also always grateful for the opportunity to help people, even if it's just by listening to their conversations.

Service Included: Four-Star Secrets of an Eavesdropping Waiter

by Phoebe Damrosch

4.4 out of 5