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 . 