How to Eat at a Sit Down Restaurant

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Decide what kind of food you want, and how much money you are willing to spend. You may want to look in a phone book for the restaurant you want, and call them to make a reservation.

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   Enter the restaurant, and a host or hostess will seat you. Decide what kind of drink you want. The food server will come by, hand you a menu to ask for your drink order.
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   Look over the menu and decide what you want (be sure to check the price of the meal that you want). When the server returns, ask any questions you have and then order your food.
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   Eat, and be prepared for your server to return to ask you how the food is, whether you want more drinks, etc. When you are finished eating, the server will come and clear the plates and offer you dessert menu to look over. (You don't have to order dessert unless you want it).
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   Check and add the bill to make sure that there are no errors. Some restaurants only accept cash, but most will accept credit cards. The waiter or waitress will take the money and bring back any change if necessary. Remember that in the United States, it is customary to give at least a 20% tip, more if the server has been particularly good.
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   Wait for your change or sign the receipt if you used a credit card. Once you are sure that you have paid, you can leave the restaurant.