I believe a good waitress is one who is attentive but not overbearing. One who sees your drink is about empty either fills your coffee cup or brings another drink before your cup is empty. One who does not allow you to sit forever to order or to check back on you when your food is served to see if everything is ok or if there is anything else you need. To be pleasant and friendly--Do not mind a waitress talking as she is waiting on you, but stand or even sit down, which we have had happen before, while you are trying to eat or have a conversation with your party is a no no. to chime in on a conversation she is not involved in without being asked is a no no. I like a waitress to be friendly say more than hi how are you what you like, but not dominate my whole dinner. there is a happy medium just need to find it with each customer, because each customer is different.