garçom
1. A male employee in a restaurant or bar who takes orders and serves food and drinks to customers
The waiter brought us the menu and took our drink order.
O garçom trouxe-nos o cardápio e anotou nosso pedido de bebidas.
2. A person who serves or attends to others
He was a waiter for the bride and groom at their wedding.
Ele foi um assistente para a noiva e noivo em seu casamento.
3. A small table or stand used to hold items temporarily
She placed the tray on the waiter beside the sofa.
Ela colocou a bandeja no suporte ao lado do sofá.
In Brazil, tipping waiters (garçons) is not mandatory but appreciated, typically 10% of the bill. The service charge may already be included. In the USA, tipping 15-20% is standard and expected. The role is considered an entry-level job in both countries but requires strong customer service skills.
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