I’ve been an avid follower of Waiter’s blog for quite some time now since I discovered it through Sher’s blog. It’s refreshing to hear stories from salarymen, actually. For a man who does a lot of thankless tasks, he writes with sheer eloquence, grace and well-placed touches of humor.

While his popularity is no doubt far, far greater than my own puny insignficance [lol], I believe some of my readers have yet to discover this gem of a writer. Should you wonder what kind of tastes the Waiter has to offer, allow me to show you some excerpts from his latest entry: How To Use A Cellphone Without Looking Like An Asshole.

3. When eating out do not use your cell phone at the table! (Unless you’re using the web browser to read Waiter Rant.) Go outside. I don’t care if it’s raining.

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16. Guys – when eating with other men in a restaurant don’t whip out your cell phones as you sit down and put them on the table. Nothing says “Gee, I wonder if his is bigger than mine?” than that little maneuver.

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18. Unless you’re expecting a call from God - turn off your phone in church, synagogue, or the mosque.

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22. If you’re running late the ability to call your boss from the road does not magically make your tardiness OK!

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28. Cell phones shouldn’t be allowed in schools. If parents are so concerned with their kid’s safety they shouldn’t vote down the school budget every year or elect local Mussolinis to the Board of Education. Cell phones won’t teach a kid how to read or make then any safer. Besides – it makes cheating so much easier

Personally, I like the Mussolini part. I just have to agree.