October 5, 2009. Chevy Chase, Md. The Waitress.

She works in Halifax, at the airport,  serving hungry travellers on the way to the U.S.   I had seen her before.  She is everything a waitress should be.   Ken and I know the drill in Halifax, clearing security, going through American Customs and Immigration(a great blessing),  and finally having breakfast at the only restaurant in the departure gates to the U.S.   Today when we sat down at our seat the table already was furnished with menu's turned to the breakfast items so in a flash, we were ready and she took our order immediately with the coffee and water soon to follow.  In other words, within three minutes of sitting down, we were drinking coffee and waiting for our food.  We were happy.

Ken went to the restroom, so with nothing to read I started watching this young woman and I was impressed.  Her manner was pleasant with everyone and even seemed happy at her job.  Her actions were purposeful at all times.  She cleared the dirty dishes immediately and washed the table and dried the table, then set out the cutlery and napkins, all ready for the next customer.  She was constantly checking her diners to be sure anything was needed.  I have been at that restaurant with two waitresses on duty and the service was better today with that young woman alone.  She was even able to take the supplies back to the kitchen in her spare time.  She was efficient and pleasant and helpful.  It was a pleasure to watch her at work.