PeachyPapillon

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later, when the server comes to your table, they are going to say some words to you. they may ask you a question like "how are you doing today?" it is important that you ignore this question. the strategy for responding to such a question, and the broader topic of small-talk in general, is an ever evolving area of research and is outside the scope of this paper. what you're going to do is say these words: "i would like to order..."

remember that name of that food you remembered from earlier? ok good. this is where that comes into play. now, quickly. without hesitation. this is your only chance. say the food name out loud. then say "please". don't say anything else.

wait. stay alert. ignore any questions.

right as the server turns their body away from the table you must immediately reacquire their attention. you shout "HEY! WAIT! EXCUSE ME!" as loudly as you can. when they look back at you (and they WILL look back at you) you're going say the following phrase exactly as written. say it cool, calm, and confident. like it's not even a big deal to you at all.

the phrase: "sorry, i forgot to ask, could i have that made Normal Style please?"

I am calling this guy, The Salamander! (or La Salamandra after a brand of stove popular in 1800s France) and the semi-mythological fire lizard