Waitress Quote by Harlan Coben
““I ordered a cheeseburger and a beer from a waitress who looked as though she wanted to be in one of those want-to-get-away? commercials. She called me hon. I love when a waitress calls me hon.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Mile, Harlan Coben, 2020
A waitress’s affectionate nickname can feel charming, highlighting small human connections that brighten mundane moments.
In simple terms: A simple “hon” can make a day brighter.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate small kindnesses.
Themes
human connection
everyday charm
social interaction
Mood
lighthearted
amused
Type
observational
cultural
When to use this quote
- customer service
- daily interactions
- social media comments
Key Concepts
social psychology
language of affection
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you enjoy being called “hon”?
- How do you respond to casual affection?
A Different Perspective
Some may find such nicknames patronizing.
![“Cheryl [Hines] and I sat through two screenings at the Sundance Film Festival and during the second one, we said to each other: "You know, we don't have to get sad about this. Let's try to enjoy this. Let's just watch it. It's a happy movie [Waitress]."” quote by Keri Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/02f/keri-russell-8795_enjoy_cheryl-hines-and-i-sat-through-two-scree_166168.jpg)
![“The whole acting and Hollywood [thing], it's just work to me. Stand-up comedy ruins you so badly for doing television. I don't really need to be known anymore than I am. The slight sliver of fame I do have is hard to deal with. If I was actually well-known - I don't even know what to say to people…” quote by Doug Stanhope](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/34c/doug-stanhope-1528_acting_the-whole-acting-and-hollywood-thing-it_124805.jpg)
![“I just thought that Adrienne [Shelly] wrote a great character [for Waitress]. It really was all on the page.” quote by Keri Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b93/keri-russell-8795_character_i-just-thought-that-adrienne-shelly-wrot_120250.jpg)
