Your story reminded me of the time we made Sheva Brachos for my niece at Cho-Sen Islands in the Five Towns, and because several key members of the chosson’s family were delayed on the road, we started dinner much later than the expected time. Consequently, we finished eating much later than anticipated, as well,way past the restaurant’s closing time. The owner could not have been more gracious and professional, and he was not getting paid extra for the overtime. His waiting staff continued to serve us past their expected work time, with a smile. Whatever they might have thought or felt privately, in no way did they make us feel rushed. We, too, did not deliberately linger, but neither were we able to speed through dinner, either. And I mention their name, because the owner treated us like royalty, though I am sure he and his staff were very tired from a long day.
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