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Soaked in Iced Tea

When a customer tries to help

By Laura LannPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Soaked in Iced Tea
Photo by Vanna Phon on Unsplash

A customer sets

The pitcher on my full tray.

Flip! Tea down my front.

I waited tables in college and the amount of times well intended customers would unbalance my tray in an attempt to help was amusing to say the least. More than once it resulted in food or beverage on me and broken dishes. Remember, ask your server first.

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About the Creator

Laura Lann

I am an author from deep East Texas with a passion for horror and fantasy, often heavily mixed together. In my spare time, when I am not writing, I draw and paint landscape and fantasy pieces. I now reside in Alaska where adventures await.

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  • Manisha Dhalani2 years ago

    Oh no!

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