A Conversation for American Diner Slang

diner slang

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spotwood

I've worked in several restaurants and owned a couple, but most of these terms are foreign to me. No one asks for a "cuppa Joe" or even a cup of Java- they ask for a cup of coffee. My employees always used ordinary English to place orders. Perhaps the small town background influenced the language.


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