Short staffed or not, first rule of any experienced waitstaff, stop at table, intro yourself, get drink order. Less than a minute. If management is on top of things, they will make sure their restaurant is running smoothly, under staffed or not.
Even if you have 10 tables, most customers will be sympathetic, with your efforts. Not going to a table for more than 10 minutes is just lack of experience, on that waitstaff. Key word is “experience”, which is a big problem in any retail situation.
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