Service Industry Terminology

noun A person, typically a man or boy, who clears tables and assists waiters in a restaurant

• The busboy efficiently cleared the tables and refilled water glasses at the upscale restaurant.
• The busboy is responsible for cleaning up after customers and keeping the restaurant tidy.
• The busboy is the one who busses the tables and makes sure everything is clean.
• In the game of life, we all take turns being the busboy and cleaning up the messes left behind by others.

adjective providing assistance or aid; useful

• The assistant provided helpful guidance on the project.
• My friend gave me some really helpful tips for studying.
• The new app is super helpful for keeping track of my schedule.
• A kind word can be as helpful as a helping hand.

adjective relating to or suitable for a servant or a lowly position; lacking interest or dignity

• The new intern was assigned menial tasks such as filing and data entry.
• I hate doing all these menial chores around the house.
• I can't believe they're making us do such menial work.
• She felt like her job was sucking the life out of her, with its endless menial tasks.

noun a piece of advice or useful information

verb to tilt or overturn

• I would like to leave a tip for the excellent service we received at the restaurant.
• Don't forget to leave a tip for the waiter who served us tonight.
• I always make sure to throw a little extra tip to my barber for a job well done.
• As a seasoned traveler, I can give you a tip on how to pack efficiently for your trip.