- When dining out placing your napkin on the table signals that you are finished eating.
- Closing your menu signals you are ready to order.
- Tap water is fine in a restaurant, do not feel pressured to buy special water.
- 20% is the standard tip for good service.
- Put you napkin on your lap after you are seated at the table.
- Do not rearrange your place setting when you first sit down.
- Ask for a bread plate if one is not present and bread is served.