I just got a job as a waitress, but I and everyone else knows that I'm quite reserved.  Any tips?
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I used to be like that.  I learned to pretend that I was more confident and outgoing than I really was - I mean these people didn't know I was shy etc, so they would not find it strange.  Eventually I just became more confident and outgoing.
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you dont have to do something nice or...\njust be yourself as we all are specials :)
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Keep yourself cleaned up, don't go in looking like a bum. Definitly don't be like my freind and show up drunk!!!! Always think of what to say before you go in to an intervue. Most importantly, FIND A JOB YOU WANT, DO NOT JUST "SETTLE!!!!!"
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remember that they hired you and that you can do the job, make sure you are comfortable in what you wear and how you look, relax and dont try to hard im sure you will do great and good luck hun\njust remember every one who is there felt the same way as you at some point and dont b scared to ask
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THE STAFF!!  I have worked in restaraunts since I was 15 and I must say that if your staff isnt GREAT CHIPPER UPBEAT And ready to deal with the JERKS that walk in then you restaraunt wont do well either!  You need to establish a 'regualr' customer base and really get the word out.  2/3 businesses dont make it past the first year due to going into the hole.  Make sure that you are prepared to losse money your first year in order to provide promotions and specials to the public to get them into the restaraunt.  Make sure that since this is your first atempt that you only hire experienced servers and cooks.  This will not be the place to train new employees!  Make sure to set a budget for each month and make sure that you stay within it!!  I helped open a restarant in St. Charles MO and they are now making a killing off the business so this is where I get my info from.  Make sure also that who you have doing to books and all is someone who you TRUST!!  Accounting is a huge part as well!!  Make sure that you like all of the food that you serve cause if you dont like it and you wont eat it chances are that the public wont either.  Any time that you try a new dish serve it as a specail once or twice a week for about a month to see what the responce is to it first.  Have your staff taste things as well they will be your most honest critics!!  Cause they wont want to serve something that they cant sell... you have to think that servers make money directly off of your products.\n\nOh and feel free to IM me at justone_girl on yahoo.  I would love to help you out any more if I can
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Dress nice but confortable It depends on what kind of job your getting I am not into dresses really so I dont wear them to a interview! I would feel awkward and it would show! Just be yourself,pretend your talking to someone you have known a while! I am getting ready to go on a interview monday at a job that I have had before and am still nervous! So What I am going to do is get up in plenty enough time to get ready and just relax and just tell myself if I get it its great if not its not ment to be!! Things to not do! Say you cant work weekends on most jobs!!! not brush your teeth would also be one! I would have a mint in my mouth while talking just to make sure! Good luck!
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Restrain yourself to eat during the hours that you're not supposed to or don't go to places in those hours when you know that they're gonna serve food.\n\nBut, give in to the season and try to enjoy it!!
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You need to approach the more relaxed job of your choice with great enthusiasm. Let your personality and charisma shine through during your application and interview process, and then after your potential employer sees what you have to offer and the type of person you are, bring up the fact that you are pregnant, which is why you initially began looking for a new job that would be less taxing on you at this time. \nYou do need to tell them because of paid leave issues, etc, but it does not have to be the first thing you tell them. Let them see how much they need you first. Good Luck!
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Go up and ask for an application..fill it out and see what happens.  Try several places.  I worked first doing catering, then at Arby's when I was 14....both were fun, and it was nice to have the cash!!!\n\nGood Luck!!!\n\nP.S.  some good tips....if you don't hear back within a few days, call and ask if they have reviewed your application, and if they are still hiring.  Express your interest.  This shows initiative!  If you do this (even though it can be awkward), it'll give you an edge over other applicants.  If you get asked for an interview, dress neatly, speak well, and keep your answers customer-focused.
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Apply to restaurants as a hostess...you don't have to be 18 for this normally and it gets your foot in the door so that you can later become a waitress if you choose too.\nA grocery store or other store as a cashier.\nDeliver newspapers.\nBabysit.\nOr you could volunteer somewhere you would be interested in working and eventually use the experience you have gained to apply for a job!
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To ease your nervousness, think about something that relaxes you like a tropical beach.\nTo wow the interviewer, I would have as much confidence in getting the job as possible.  Show the interviewer how good you are certain skills and qualifications.  Try not to brag though and overdo it.  Always have a positive attitude towards things.  Make it seem like they will be pleased with your attitude.\nI am also job seeking and I try to use those techniques.
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Sometimes you don't want to tip because the server gave you almost no service.Heres your seat ,what do you want to order,here it is and then put the check down.......What happend to may I get you something else..would you like your food  boxed. you know the service part...Then you see a post like this one.must be from the one who did not give you the service as it seems alittle short..IE.( get a job as a server making $2.13 per hour for 1 week and ask this question again.) ...........Tipping is by the service given..If you took that job "wait person" . So smile and give service like you would want given you.Then you'll get a TIP
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If I were you I would apply at other jobs.  Don't quit your job until you are hired somewhere else.  I use to work at a resturaunt.  I know how it is.  I worked for a person like that before.  One time she even yelled at me when I was making conversation/waiting on a customer.  That's just my advice to you.  Hope it gets better.
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Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse.  Talk to someone else and ask them to roll play with you.  Think of the questions that they may ask and find the right answer.  You gonna be nervous, its natural cause you want to do good.  Just don't let it all show.   You have to remain calm and think of the answer that "the boss" wants to hear.  Facts and no rambling.  He is a busy person.  Respect him and his time but show that you are the right person for the job.  Confidence (fake it if you have to).\nGood luck.
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Waiting tables is the best bet.  As a restaurant owner, I am constantly hiring college students with flexible schedules.
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haha, this is one of the great gambles.  I have been a waitress at the lowest class restaurants to the highest class.  \nWhen waitressing is good, your working at a high class, busy restaurant were you are allowed to dress *ahem* slightly innappropriatly.  \nWhen waitressing is bad, your working at Joes Scummy Crab Shack or something lol, wearing no makeup and a chunky uniform, serving an average of 3 tables in 8 hours.  \nBoth restaurants will probly pay the same base sallery.  So if you wanna make it as a waitress, doll up and apply at the classiest restaurant in town.
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Try to be your sweet self....no gossiping on people at work.Speak out loud with confidence on the work you know the best....show off your talents....never show people can get to you.\nIt will pay off sooner or later