among younger generations who did not know the old rules, and who now think it is rude to have a finished plate sitting in front of them while others are still eating. Btw, the proper non-verbal cue to show you have finished your... (52 replies, last updated by Denise July 31, 2006)

't see half-eaten bits on people’s plates or in the garbage afterwards, then I consider it a success. If the reverse is true, I stop bringing that recipe. Your coworker should have taken the huge hint given her by the... (68 replies, last updated by fresnohotspot November 20, 2008)

of buck or two in front of my water glass. the bt always gets the straightforward nonverbal hint that i’d like to always have my water glass filled when my drink order is refreshed for the rest of the night. if i order a... (96 replies, last updated by KTinNYC July 3, 2008)

with the next. Soft banana and clove flavors meet honey, lemongrass, very subtle hops, a faint hint of pear skin, a bubblegummy note, cereal grains. Deeper than your average hefe. This beer has a nice crisp finish despite the... (70 replies, last updated by Chinon00 December 27, 2007)

it is considered a non-verbal request. serving ladies first again depends on the restaurant and also the guests. if it’s a couple on a date then YES, definitely the old fasioned rule applies. if it’s business people... (72 replies, last updated by suse May 7, 2007)

The diner should not HAVE to stack their plates. They should have been cleared by waitstaff. If someone at the table is stacking other diners' plates on theirs as they finish – that is just weird. Waitstaff should still get... (105 replies, last updated by Sisyphus June 28, 2009)

. Akane is my best example of great sushi experiences being built on relationships and trust. The first few times you sit in front of these highly skilled itamae, you may get just a hint of all the special things they have to... (26 replies, last updated by eatzalot January 26, 2008)