How to address a waiter/waitress in an American restaurant? How to address a waiter or waitress in a restaurant in the U.S.? How to get his or her attention? Is "waiter!" or "waitress!" impolite?

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Lilian

30 août 2013 08:54

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I would probably use the universally understood "excuse me" to get their attention. Just using "waiter" or "waitress" would definitely be perceived as being impolite!

30 août 2013

Excuse me Miss/Sir? would be polite.

30 août 2013

Servers have tough jobs, and I try not to make their life more difficult. Personally, I ask the name of a server and inquire whether I may address him or her as such. In my opinion, calling "waiter" is brusque. Using "sir" or "miss" is also an option.

30 août 2013

'Sir' and 'miss' would be polite, but are far too formal in my opinion. I normally do it the same way as Greg, although my dad usually does it the same way as Randy.

30 août 2013

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