This past weekend I started a new job as a waitress at the absolute cutest hotel/restaurant. I have never waited tables in my life, so I was really nervous of course. Without a doubt, I gained a lot of respect for waiters and waitresses this weekend. I also learned quite a few things my very first day.

1. Cheap shoes from Walmart are not a good choice.

2. Always carry your pen and check pad with you. Always.

3. Plates get really hot. Which means you burn your fingers or you drop the food (I chose burn my fingers.)

4. Some customers are truly the sweetest people. They will carry on conversations with you an make you really enjoy serving them. They care and they are just overall wonderful.

5. Some people aren't bad, they are just more serious and not as talkative.

6. My dad always says you can't please some people no matter what you do... he's right when it comes to waiting tables.

7. Just because the restaurant closes at 8 does not in any way mean that you're leaving at 8. Don't make plans.

8. Kitchens are really hot.

9. You helps your coworkers out and they help you. It's a nice little system.

10. People will ask questions you have no idea about.

11. There's an art to serving appetizers, salads, and the entree without too much or not enough time in between.

12. Tips make or break you.

13. Waitressing is tiring.

14. There are many ways to do things, but some ways are a lot more efficient than others.

15. Don't forget the rolls.

16. The best thing ever is when free food is provided after your shift. Really, it's wonderful.

17. You get a sense of satisfaction when your table leaves happy.

18. Waitressing isn't really is, but it's rewarding in a lot of different ways.