Waiter facts for kids
A waitress at an restaurant in Ystad.
A waiter is a person who "waits" on tables, often at a restaurant or cafe. A female waiter is called a waitress. They will take orders and delivers food to customers. A good waiter can also help the customers by recommending the best food in the restaurant or cafe.
Many waiters and waitresses are required by their employers to wear a uniform. Most uniforms used are black and white or all black. Historically the term waiter was used to describe customs officers who waited on the tide for vessels to come in carrying goods to tax.
Images for kids
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Miami Beach waitress in 1973
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A waiter in a U.S. pizzeria
See also
In Spanish: Camarero para niños
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