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"5 Tips
for Everyday Restaurant Dining"
--Once you arrive at the
restaurant and have given the hostess your name stay
close by while waiting for your table.
--Keep voices low. Don't
talk or laugh loudly. If you are discussing
other people, only mention first names. Never
discuss what you don't mind being repeated in
public.
--If the service is bad, be
fair about whether or not it is fault of the wait
person. When a restaurant is busy and/or
crowded you may not receive the special attention
you are accustomed to because the wait person might
have several tables to attend. Most wait staff
will do their best. If the waiter or
waitress is willfully neglecting you, do not argue
with them in an undignified matter or call the
manager. Either do not leave a tip or reduce
the amount you had planned to give.
--When the service is
exceptional, give the wait person a compliment by
telling him/her and the manager if possible.
--Turning off the cell phone
is challenging in a world that is always trying to
stay connected. Dining should be a relaxing
experience. Turn it off and give your
"undivided attention" to your
companion(s).
Certain circumstances may
warrant keeping the phone on (sick child, a
person in your dinner party might not be familiar
with the area). Never place it on the table or
have a phone conversation at the table. Excuse
yourself.
Dorothy Duncan
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