Whether seated in the MDR or Cabanas if you have any illusion how the dinner may progress, I suggest you share that with the waiter or maitre de so your fantasy dining experience may come true.
If you sit there and say nothing, accept the long, inspirational, inquisitive, attempted comical, engaging, potentially even aggressive waiter.
May I suggest you speak up and tell someone what your fantastical dinner service should include.
It truly isn't that challenging.
If you say squat, then they may become something you don't want.
My goodness. They are trying to make everyone happy.
Just talk to them. Tell them what you want and prefer if necessary.
Most MDR staff are seasoned professionals who can read guests btw. Granted not so much in Cabanas though.
Enjoy you dinners.
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