Excuse me, I've been waiting my main dish for quite a time.
Yes sir, just a minute, please. I'll check with the kitchen. Thank you for waiting. It takes another 10 to 15 minutes, I'm afraid. I have an appointment in half an hour.
I see.
Do you have anything else I can have instead?
Well sir, yes. How about this stew? We can serve you at once.
I'll take this stew then.