Que No More

[wheelinround]

Because they had no reservations at a busy restaurant, my elderly neighbour and his wife were told there would be a 45-minute wait for a table. "Young man, we're both 90 years old," the husband said .. "We may not have 45 minutes."
They were seated immediately.

[joe greiner]

I've actually used a similar ploy, when folks seemed to be wasting too much time: "I'm old; I don't have much time left." Mixed success, but makes me feel better.

Joe