On Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:53:31 +0200, ChattyCathy wrote:

> On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:26:16 -0700, ImStillMags wrote:
>
>
>> Really think about why you like a particular place and consider it your
>> go-to place when you want to go out to eat.
>>
>> Any thoughts you have are most appreciated.
>
> Think you've had many useful comments here already, but one thing I'd like
> to mention: I wish that management would impress upon the wait staff *not*
> to ask me if my meal is OK/do I need something to drink, etc. - just as
> I've put a forkful of food into my mouth... And this has happened to me in
> just about every restaurant I've been to, be it a "chain" or the more
> "snooty" places. How the heck am I supposed to answer them? Sorry, trying
> to talk with a mouthful of food is not something I do...
>
> Maybe they do it on purpose so I *can't* say anything, or they're just not
> observant enough - I dunno.

i don't find that that big a deal - if things are o.k., nod your head, if
not shake your head and hold up a forefinger for 'just a sec' and finish
chewing.

your pal,
blake