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Is there a way to replace her, even after we have been seated, without upsetting her and having to worry through dinner that she might “accidentally” spill a plate of pasta on my head?
Published May 14, 2026, 5:45 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
DEAR MISS MANNERS: At a restaurant, is there a way to ask to be served by a waiter or waitress other than the one assigned to our table?
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