Would taking a "Wine Studies" class improve my confidence as a waiter?

Question by avalentin911: Would taking a "Wine Studies" class improve my confidence as a waiter?
Once I turn 21 in september, I plan on taking a "Wine Studies" class at a university. I plan on taking this class because I want to make a transition from busboy to waiter or even professional waiter. From the course description, it includes how to pair food and wine, read and understand labels, wine regions, tastes, and more. So would this class help to become a waiter in a fine dining restaurant?


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Answer by The Proud Alcoholic
It couldn't hurt, though any primate can be a waitor. It's not a hard job that should become educated in. It should be a job you use as a stepping stone to something better. Does sound like a great class, though.

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