Don’t rest your elbows on the table while eating around older Americans. It is considered bad manners. Younger generations care less about this.
--Carissa
176
Avoid chewing food with your mouth open. Do not attempt to speak with your mouth full of food...it is rude.
--photos
111
Don't rest your hands on the table when you're eating, more polite to keep them down
--Caliman
ALWAYS leave a 15-20% tip for waitstaff, they live off their tips. Restaurants pay below poverty wages & tips are shared
--Kmh260
368
It is polite to add a tip of 15-20% (or more, for good service) at restaurants, bars, etc.
--Dave
65
Tip at restaurants with a server and all bars. 20% of the check is normal.
--MC
10
In the US we typically tip 20% for good service, more if it was really great.
--Nursealicia
10
At a typical restauraunt, expect to be finished in about an hour. Usually the staff will get anxious if you aren't moving on as it impacts their income. At a bar, as long as you continue to order drinks or food, you can typically stay as long as you want.
--Dennis
21
Tipping is strongly encouraged for most food services...restaurants, food deliveries, etc.
--mlyon
01
You must tip 20% at any sit down restaurant, bar, taxi, nail salon, hairdresser, massage. Tipping 20% is still typical for take out but can be less.
--vivaldi1206
