Overly Attentive

There’s a difference in a restaurant, Which I’ve lately been discovering, Between attentive service And what I think’s more like hovering. If your beer or wine glass empties, Yes, it’s nice if they inquire If you’d like to have another Or there’s more that you desire. Yet if posed by different servers Once or twice or even more, It’s like folding up your napkin As you seek the restroom door. I like waiters who will notice What you eat and when you’re done But you’re left to your devices Once the main course has begun. It’s a fine line to distinguish Who will let you eat in peace Or which waitstaff is in need of Certain culinary police!