What waiters wished you knew

You've been warned No Images? Click here       When you’re at a restaurant, a waiter becomes your one connection, your one messenger to help you get meals, drinks, and anything else you need. And the truth is you could probably be doing more to let them know you appreciate their help. HuffPost’s Taylor Pittman talked to three waiters to uncover their pet peeves, hear their tips for customers who want to go that extra mile, and learn what they wish patrons knew about their jobs. The biggest takeaway: Be kind and considerate. It goes a long way. MORE TIPS HERE   When choosing a name for your baby, you might not consider what that name means in other languages. Sometimes, for instance, a name that sounds lovely to an American. speaker might mean something inappropriate, silly, or simply unexpected when written or spoken in another part of the world. So here are 19 baby names that might raise some eyebrows overseas. Consider yourself warned!     Long read we're loving: It can be difficult to know exactly what to say when someone is grieving. Is it better to offer “I have no words” or “They’re in a better place”? HuffPost talked to etiquette experts to learn what to say to someone who is grieving — either in person or in a card. WHAT TO KNOW Get more cultured: You Can Thank Thomas Jefferson For This Legendary Comfort Food Here’s Why ‘LB’ Stands For ‘Pound’ 8 Signs A Marriage Won’t Last, According To Wedding Photographers Interested in getting the HuffPost Morning Email, which covers everything you missed in yesterday’s news -- from politics to entertainment to style? Subscribe here!    .     No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love: HuffPost Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe