Waiter/waitress or server, which do you use?

Lately, I've heard them being called servers by almost everyone. Is this yet another PC phrase to add to the long list of others, such as calling actresses actors?

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exexec · 70-79, C

Server

BlobbyMcBlobface · 100+, M

@exexec Why can't 'waiter' cover both genders?

exexec · 70-79, C

@BlobbyMcBlobface I believe "server" denotes more respect for the work that is being done.

BlobbyMcBlobface · 100+, M

@exexec Ok, never heard that before

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M

@BlobbyMcBlobface True why do we need to make two different words in the first place?