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This topic is voluminous and controversial, with many opinions influenced by cultural aspects, national traditions and many more factors. However, in order to understand this difficult issue, we decided to resort to an authoritative opinion – His Majesty Etiquette.
Whoever invites is the one who pays the bill
Both secular and business etiquette agree on what the inviter pays. If you want to be as clear as possible about your intentions to pay the bill, say “I invite you to dinner” instead of the ambiguous “Let’s go to a restaurant”.
The lady is always right
Sometimes a lady prefers to pay for herself. In this case, the man again politely offers to pay the bill. If the woman also offered out of politeness, then the second time she should yield. If behind this lies her fundamental intention, then the man gives in and does not enter into disputes about the strong and weak sex. In this case, you need to ask the waiter to give separate invoices for each. A person with a good upbringing adequately perceives the girl’s desire.
In general, secular etiquette, prescribing to pay a gentleman, is based on respect for a lady, worship of her beauty. The restaurant is the territory where these traditions are still alive. It’s like a theater with three calls, an intermission and a ban on mobile calls. So you can not remain your independence and pay tribute to traditions, accept these rules.
Bar tone – moveton
You should never focus on the procedure for paying the bill. On the contrary, the event should be kept as low as possible and as short as possible. It is best if the person who invited asks the waiter in advance to bring the bill to him or he will come up with the bill after dessert. In any case, showing money to a guest is bad manners; the procedure for paying the bill should be as delicate as possible.
Arguments with the waiter – not at the table
If you found an error in the invoice that was brought to you, then refrain from taking out a calculator and starting to carry out calculations. Any bickering with the waiter is also unacceptable. In this case, guests / guests should apologize and calmly walk away from the table to the manager. Then, very quietly, alone with him, resolve the incident that has arisen.