Blogging A to Z: “D” is for Drabble

D is for _______________ (Photo credit: Chiot's Run)

A drabble is a short story of no more than one hundred words.

A Word With You Press is running a contest right now, the first part of which is a drabble. So…I thought I’d use that as my prompt. The entry deadline is April 5^th, tomorrow, but since I’m out of town, this is just for fun and not something I’d submit.

In exactly 100 words, tell us some experience from the point of view of a waiter or waitress, serving a customer. Somewhere in your story, insert the words “Check, please”.

D is also for:

Diss of the Doo-doo-headed Diner

None have mastered the art of the subtle insult better than the British as I learned in the summer of ‘82.

I had secured a job in an American-themed restaurant in London where separating smokers from non-smokers was still a novel concept.

When a man and his giggly date arrived for a late luncheon, I asked, “Smoking or non-smoking?”

The man pointedly surveyed the nearly empty restaurant, and with a smirk at me and a wink at his girl said, “I’ll take the farting section.”

“Certainly, sir.”

I led them to the table next to the bathrooms. Check please…and mate!

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Some memories you NEVER forget! I really do love the British though, am a total Anglophile, but every country has its warts.

Thank you to all who’ve visited me so far! I’m falling way behind visiting YOUR blogs, being on vacation, but I promise to do some major catching up when I return Easter weekend.

For more A to Z blogging goodness, check out the other participants at the host site.

Twelve (12) days until my debut novel, The P.U.R.E. releases!

14 thoughts on “Blogging A to Z: “D” is for Drabble”

Ha I’m amazed at how much I’m learning as I visit the blogs enrolled in the atozchallenge… Dare I admit this is the first time I’m heard of the word ‘drabble’?:) Thank you for the post:)

Cheers,
Isabella
C for Cinderella

Claire Gillian

April 4, 2012 at 9:18 AM

Thanks, Isabella! And thanks for visiting and commenting. Glad you learned about a new writing form though my poor attempt is not the best example out there. LOL

Loved your Drabble, Claire! Cute story. 🙂

Yay! Twelve days til THE P.U.R.E.! Haven’t done my taxes yet. I thought about doing my son’s so I’m getting closer. 😉

Claire Gillian

April 4, 2012 at 9:17 AM

I haven’t done my taxes either…gulp. Thanks for visiting and commenting, Miss B. 🙂

I loved your drabble. It says so much
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Claire Gillian

April 4, 2012 at 9:16 AM

Thanks, Yvonne and thanks for the visit!

Never heard of a drabble before. Now I know. Funny story, that.

Claire Gillian

April 4, 2012 at 9:16 AM

Thanks! Drabbles are addictive once you start doing them. Challenging until you get the hang of them. I appreciate the visit and comment.

I’ve never heard of drabble, who knew? thanks for the great post and congrats on your book. I’ll be back.
dreamweaver

I am visiting from the A-Z challenge. LOL you made me laugh. Set me in the farting section is classic. Love it!!

Kathy
http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com/

🙂 Nice to meet you!
~blog hopping from A to Z challenge~ http://monkeyangelasblog.blogspot.com

Whew…I’m relieved to know that I’m not the only Dudette/Dude to not know about Drabble….altho I do Drabble often…or I should say Drabble Plus…as mostly I’m more wordy than 100. Thanks for sharing the contest link. That sounds right up my Drabble Dribble. Well Done Drabble! Look forward to your visit to CollectInTexas Gal where my letter ‘D’ Theme is about my Family Tree and a Distant Cousin…Sue