When you are in a restaurant and you want the waiter to bring the bill, what do you do to attract his attention?
I just make eye contact with him and nod my head. Then I tell him when he comes over to the table. Why do you ask?
I went out with my girlfriend to a nice restaurant last night and I noticed that many people shouted for the bill.
That seems a little impolite in such a restaurant.
That's what I thought. I just thought I'd ask you and see what you thought of it. Anyway, what did you do yesterday evening?
Well, it was a warm evening, so I stretched my legs. I walked along the canal for a couple of miles. Actually, several other people had the same idea. I saw Bill.
Did you? How is he these days?
He seemed ok. We didn't stop and chat because we were on opposite banks of the canal. We just waved at each other.
I need to move some furniture. Could you help me to lift it?
Of course. What do you want to move first?