1. How believable is the narrative? What is the experience of working in a café like?

2. What is the everyday life like in Spain?

3. Would the dialogue in this story remain the same if it were set in a larger city? What are some differences between urban and rural areas, particularly regarding the residents?

4. Do you think the older waiter and the elderly patron are friends? How would you describe their relationship?

5. What might the younger waiter's background be? What kind of childhood did he have, and how might it have influenced his current lifestyle as depicted in the story?

6. Why do individuals respond so differently to the sadness of others?

7. How does aging alter your outlook on life and your interactions with others?

8. What are some pros and cons of utilizing an omniscient narrator?