Ladies, does the term server bother you? It is so close to servant why can't the terms waiters and waitresses

Question

still be used?

Answer 1

The term "waitress" bothers me more than "server".  "Waitress" has such negative, S****y connotations and is also sexist...why did we need a special word for female waiters?  I'd rather be called "server"....or "waiter".

Answer 2

Because its easier just say "server", like police officer, constable, letter carrier, firfighter, etc... Why say in two words what can be said in one all-inclusive, gender neutral term?  What about job advertisements, why make them unnecessarily long and awkward sounding?

Answer 3

Doesn't bother me. The words server and servant do not correlate for me and one is not derived from the other. The term is meant as a non-sexually specific title, under waiter and waitress.

Answer 4

they could be...ppl are getting ridiculous these days...ugh

Answer 5

I agree server=servant.

They refill your drink even if you don't ask them.

Answer 6

A server is a servant. They serve things....... like servings of food.

Answer 7

I actually prefer server; I've never believed in gender-based language.

Answer 8

Server/servant isn't necessarily a degrading term. Ever heard of a public servant? That's a positive thing.

Answer 9

no, because while working u are there 2 technically serve

Answer 10

Splitting hairs man. Does it really matter? So to answer your question, NO. The term "server" doesn't bother me.

Answer 11

Actually I prefer the term "executive table-side menu planning coordinator".

Answer 12

I am not a lady but I can say that it is your own fault the terms have changed. Not yours personally, just women in general. The Womens movement of the 70's brought "sexist language" into the focus and the evolution of that sick thought channel is the "Politically Correct" syrup talk garbage of today. "Gee, let's not offend anyone!" I could gag! Personally, what's wrong with "servant?" You are paid to serve, so where's the beef? Perhaps you'd like to be called a "Kitchen/diningroom interface?" Or maybe a "customer satisfaction associate?" Now be a good girl and get me another beer.

Answer 13

I'm a guy and I'm a server....there are plenty of males too

Answer 14

The term SERVER does come from same root word as Servant. They both come from SERVE. Which is what Servants, Servers, Waiters, and Waitresses do.