We found a table and the maitre d' assured us that we would be served quickly.

我们找到了座位，餐厅领班向我们保证很快就可以用餐了。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

Thank the maitre d' by name, give him or her a generous tip and your business card, and shake hands.

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