Danny Meyer has no patience for waiterspeak. According to CNN, the five phrases Mr. Meyer never wishes to hear in his restaurants:

1. “Are we still working on the salmon?”

2. “May I bring you a bottle of mineral water or do you drink Bloomberg tap water?”

3. “It’s against our policy.”

4. “May I grind some fresh pepper for the lady?”

5. “How is everyone enjoying themselves?”

Re: #1: Remember, when you have paid for the privilege of eating your salmon, it is not “work.”

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