Are you a “camper”? 10 restaurant terms you should know

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The secret language of restaurants Are you a “camper”? 10 restaurant terms you should know 3 min. The restaurant business has developed its own slang to simplify communication between coworkers and keep customers undisturbed. But when you hear servers yelling words like "86," "kill it," or "fire it up," it's only natural to feel intrigued. Have you ever heard that a table was full of "campers"? Or that a meal was considered "dead food"? Keep reading and discover which meanings lie behind those enigmatic terms. Read full article

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