At the table, if you want to avoid in-depth discussions with the waiter, you can adopt the following strategies: 1. **Brief and concise**: When ordering, try to use concise and clear language to directly state your needs without extending the topic too much. 2. **Clear topic boundaries**: If the waiter asks you for food or drink recommendations, you can answer briefly but not discuss in depth. You can say, "I just want this, thank you." 3. **Be polite but cold**: Respond to the waiter's words in a polite way, but you can show your attitude of not wanting to chat through your tone and expression, such as nodding or smiling, but not actively bringing up topics. 4. **Focus on people at the same table**: You can talk to people at the same table while dining, shift your attention from the waiter to other people, and imply that you don't want to have a deep conversation with the waiter. 5. **Use non-verbal cues**: For example, you don't make frequent eye contact with the waiter, or quickly pick up the menu to show that you want to focus on choosing food. 6. **Set the nature of the occasion**: You can set the atmosphere according to the dining occasion. For example, in a formal business meal, it is usually more important to be non-intrusive and professional, and there will not be much interaction with the waiter. By following the above methods, you can avoid getting into in-depth discussions with your waiter while maintaining good etiquette.