I have a trial session to be a waitress on Friday. I have never waitressed before. I need all advice?

Always have a smile on your face and make sure your customer is satisfied. I've never been a waitress before but if a waitress does those 2 points above. I always leave a big Tip.

Good luck.

Pay attention. Be observant. Be pleasant.Be attentive but not intrusive.

Those are the most important things, but most waiters and waitresses are incapable of them. It's a job that everyone thinks they can do, but most don't do it well. Ensure the busboy refills water and that he removes plates when the diner is done with a course.

Look for when the diners may want your attention. But don't hover; don't ask how their meal is when the diners are in the middle of chewing a bite. Especially don't interrupt if the diners' conversation is animated.

Don't offer advice unless asked for. If you are a vegan, a carnivore is not going to appreciate your recommending some processed soy mush. Or vice versa.

Just remember, the customer is always right -- unless she is an a-hole. :)Good luck.

Dear Bcook,Becoming a waitress is one of those starter jobs where nerves come in to play, beaware its how you are percieved by the customers as well as other staff members and mainly by your manager, your posture, how you serve, how you greet the table guests etc, and your mood all count, you will see the difference in tips through the use of the above with an added smile and some lighthearted compliments or conversation but do not over step the mark by upsetting those who are dinning with there partner. On customer orders quoting the memu specials for the day is simple enough for a customer as they will already have a memu to order from. On tips the general tip it is between 10% to 20% of the service bill, which is directly for the employee or is granted by some type of arrangement between you and your boss, which is either sorted out by the tip being divided with the both of you taking a share or the employee taking all the tips percentage or by the business taking all of the percentage with your tips being paid to you through your salary also remember your tips are made up on a weekly basis therefore its wise to keep a record to get a correct idea of what you make in tips in case of any problems.

If you have any problems contact your local legal advisor and they will advise you on what you can do to take legal action which will usually be in the form of a independent employment tribunal. Good luck.Tim.

Waiting tables is demanding work. Prepare yourself to be exhausted after your first few shifts. Wear comfortable shoes.

Like any job, there will be things you like about it and things you don't. Remember, the customer is not the enemy. The customer is why you are there.

Don't judge them and remain neutral about their clothing and manners. Don't allow yourself to predict what kind of tip you will earn from anyone; accept any tip, large or small, with gratitude. If you serve everyone as if they were your grandparents or a beloved cousin, you will be rewarded with repeat business and the knowledge that you are a class act.

You want these people to come back and request to be seated at your station. Make nice with the kitchen staff, but keep your distance. It is rough in there, and very old school.

Find a way to earn their respect and when you need a favor - as you surely will - you will get it. One way to earn their respect is to respect their food. Get those plates to the diners while they are still hot.

Say please and thank you. You are not better than they are. They are artists compared with what you do.

Don't gossip. Listen, but stop yourself any time you feel the urge to say something negative. Be sure to do your share and then some.

Any time a chance to help someone else comes up, treat it like a golden opportunity, do them a favor, and don't talk about it then or later. Just do it. Arrange your hair so you don't have to touch it while working.Smile.Listen.

Don't rush the diners. A sense of humor is helpful. Good luck.

You have the chance to improve people's lives every day by the way you serve them. You can make a lot of money that way, too.

The customer should order whatever he or she wants. YOU should be yourself. That will then afford you all the answers you need.

If you're a natural at waiting tables, you'll love it. If you are horrible at waiting tables, you'll hate it. 'nuf said.

Pay attention. Be observant. Be pleasant.

Be attentive but not intrusive. Those are the most important things, but most waiters and waitresses are incapable of them. It's a job that everyone thinks they can do, but most don't do it well.

Ensure the busboy refills water and that he removes plates when the diner is done with a course. Look for when the diners may want your attention. But don't hover; don't ask how their meal is when the diners are in the middle of chewing a bite.

Especially don't interrupt if the diners' conversation is animated. Don't offer advice unless asked for. If you are a vegan, a carnivore is not going to appreciate your recommending some processed soy mush.

Or vice versa. Just remember, the customer is always right -- unless she is an a-hole. :).

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.