Etiquette
Good restaurant manners are mostly about consideration for staff and other diners. This section covers reservations, tipping customs abroad, table manners, dress codes, phones at the table and how to send a dish back politely, with practical advice that works in casual cafés and formal dining rooms alike.
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Restaurant Dress Codes Decoded
Smart casual, jacket required, black tie: dress code wording is vague by design. What each term usually means, and how to check…
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Phone Etiquette at Restaurants: Myths and Facts
Is a quick photo of your plate rude? Does face down count as away? We sort common assumptions about phones at the…
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How to Send Food Back Politely
A cold plate, the wrong dish or an allergen where there should not be one are all fair reasons to speak up.…
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Continental vs American Dining Style
One switches the fork between hands, the other never does. Both are correct. Here is how each style works, where it comes…
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Tipping Etiquette Abroad: Customs Compared
A generous tip in one country is an awkward moment in another. Compare how three very different places handle restaurant tips, then…
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Restaurant Reservation Etiquette: A Practical Checklist
Booking a table is a small promise to a busy kitchen. Use this checklist to book clearly, update the restaurant early and…