illustrated Everyday Expressions with Stories 2 » Lesson 1 - At a fancy restaurant
Lucy: Will Arthur us this evening? He's my favorite waiter here.
Sam: I requested him, so he should be our waiter.
Lucy: Oh my! They didn't this table very well. There is a sticky spot here.
Sam: Don't touch it. I'll call someone over to clean it. Excuse me!
Waiter: Yes, sir?
Sam: My wife a sticky spot on the table. Can you find someone to clean it up for us?
Waiter: Right away.
Lucy: The staff here such professionals. They are all so polite and efficient.
Sam: Yes, , this is really a first -class restaurant. It is a little expensive, but worth it.
Lucy: Look at that man over there! He didn't at all. He is not wearing a tie or a jacket.
Sam: That's Mel Gibson!
I go to college in Boston, but my parents now live in Florida. During the summer vacation, I went to visit them. I set out from downtown Boston by bus on Tuesday afternoon. Thursday night, I got off the bus in Florida. I had a lot of trouble falling asleep on the bus, so I was exhausted by the time I arrived at my parents' house. In retrospect, I probably should have just taken a plane to Florida.
After I was in Florida for a few days, I was well rested again. However, I soon got bored. My friends were all in Boston. I decided to get a job. I came across an advertisement for a job at a local restaurant. I filled out an application and got hired right away.
On the first day of work, I got up early and got ready. I didn't have to dress up for work, but I did have to wear a uniform. The restaurant made everyone wear a formal white shirt and black shorts. The staff was composed of high school and college students.
At first, there were no customers, but around noon, the restaurant got crowded. I waited on customers and helped clean off tables. On the whole, it was pretty easy work. It wasn't too busy but it wasn't too slow either.
As the lunch crowd started to leave, I stopped at a table where an old man and an old woman were sitting. As I was picking up their empty plates, the old man asked me, "Are you from the north?"
I said, "Yes, sir. I'm from Boston. I guess You could tell right away I was from the north, because of the way I speak."
"Oh no," the old woman said. "We have never seen legs as white as yours before."
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