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n. - A member of the wait staff serving a long and somewhat narrow serving area flanked by a row of stools

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  • I asked the counterperson if they could put "Happy Birthday Ralph" on it.
  • The counterperson seemed shyly bemused by the fact someone had heard of the promotion.
  • Ordering deli at the Loblaws was tricky at first - we had to ask the counterperson how to order.
  • The counterperson told him that they were "deeply chilled" and wouldnt be ready for consumption for an hour or two.
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