The dynamic between a wine waiter and a patron in a restaurant depends on whether it’s an upscale coffee shop or a white tablecloth spot and can include arcane dialogue.
This obviously depends on the skill levels of the parties. When one knows a lot more about wine than the other, a key factor is: How egotistical is one person about showing off? It matters not if it’s the patron or the server; the disparity in knowledge creates a potential scenario in which one party can be condescending.
