German restaurant replaces waitstaff with computers


	German restaurant replaces waitstaff with computers

Caleythia

8-30-2007 9:21 AM

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Caleythia says:

I could see it working as a niche kind of thing, especially if you just want a quick bite at a quirky place. But, in general, I'll keep my waiters and waitresses, thanks.

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