The lighter side of ADHD
If a waiter thinks their guest can digest such a blurt of information, they don’t know how humans work. This isn’t ADHD, this is being in a new environment with lots of stuff already there to process. And then you want me to listen to your TED talk about your diner? Just gimme the fucking menu, I can read!
Like so many other ADHD symptoms, it's one of those things that's a pain for some neurotypicals but much worse for people with ADHD.
Rule 1, my friend.
"We all pee too, but if we're doing it 60 times a day, that's a problem"
The specials aren't on the menu. I actually get something out of the little talk.
The person who downvoted you for listening to someone else talk is a hilarious reminder of what kinds of mindsets are out there
The specials aren’t on the menu.
They should be!
A lot of places here write the non-permanent specials on a blackboard, and the waiter puts that blackboard next to the customer's table and gives them some time to digest it after he's done his little talk.
I'm always confused when they come over and just go straight into the "specials" speech. Don't you want to at least check if I already know what I want? Because I already know what I want.
Specials are what they want you to order
The oldest, close to end of shelf life stuff.
The stuff their manager bought 3x of usual amount because the grocer's freezer failed and he was selling them at a discount.
The stuff that the inventory manager said had to go or he's going to throw out.
PRO tip: Just try and get the general gist of each dish. Ask them to tell you more about the ones that sound most interesting. If they've memorized a full spiel for it, chances are they'd be happy to elaborate.
You can also say "I'm in the mood for something x" (light, savoury, filling, sweet; etc... Just describe what you're hankering for). Usually they'll be happy to suggest a good fit.
Your waiter wants you to have a good experience,, so take advantage of that!
If I fail you'll give me free stuff? What's my incentive again?