"Let's Go Outback Tonight"

As many of us know, it costs a lot of money to attend a great school such as Molloy College. Therefore, I work as a waitress at Outback Steakhouse in Merrick during my spare time in order to save some extra cash. Being a waitress is a wonderful job, if you enjoy working with people of course. Being motivated, courteous, hospitable, and helpful are just a few of the common characteristics any waiter/waitress should possess. I have worked at Outback for the past four years and I hope to stay there part time for as long as I can.

My days at Outback started off as a hostess. After a few months, I moved into the take-out then eventually became a waitress. I still waitress today and I am currently training to bar tend. Working here means much more to me than just 50 % discounts on the delicious food. I have met many great friends and learned worthy values and work ethics from all of my managers. Anyone who works in the restaurant business knows exactly what I mean and understands what its like.

Important Vocabulary

waitress-(noun) a woman who waits on tables, as in a restaurant

delicious-(adjective) highly pleasing to the senses, esp. to taste or smell

worthy- (adjective) having adequate or great merit, character, or value

hospitable- (adjective) receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously

courteous-(adjective) having or showing good manners; polite

helpful-(adjective) giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service

motivated-(verb) to provide with a motive or motives; incite; impel

Vocabulary Practice

1. The directions that my mom had given me were very _________ and precise.

2. The ________ looked so small, I could hardly believe she could carry that huge tray of plates.

3. Students at Molloy College are certainly __________ to become successful.

4. The boxer admitted that his opponent had certainly been a ______ competitor.

5. The chocolate cake was so __________, I just couldn't put down the fork.

6. The gentlemen who opened the door for me was very kind and __________.

7. The waitress was _________ and treated all of her customers with proper respect.

Grammar Point: Using Adjectives

Adjectives are often called "describing words" because they provide information about the qualities of something described in a noun, a noun phrase, or clause.

examples: intelligent, beautiful, helpful, kind, intersting

Question of the week:

Have you ever worked in a restaurant?