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Local Customs: Waiter behaviour
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In the states, the waiters are pretty attentive. In very good restaurants, the waiters will usually pass by your table every few minutes to check on you. In England, they take your order, bring your food and they pretty much leave you alone. I didn't eat in any expensive or fancy restaurants, but in the few restaurants I did eat in, during the meal, I didn't really get to see much of the waiters. That's great because sometimes you can have a conversation without being interrupted. But its not great if you run out of water or you need something else and you have to call on your waiter. Also, when it comes to bringing the bill, in the US, they bring it as soon as they get the last plate. I've noticed in the UK, they sort of wait on you until you ask for it. This may not be the case for all restaurants, its just something I noticed when I was there...
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Local Customs: Tiny cars...
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Not really a custom, just didn't know where too put this. Due to the relatively tight quarters in the city of London, people are very fond of smalll cars. One car in particular is the Smart Car. Its a two person car that's perfect for driving in central London as parking can be hard to find. Coming from Southern California, where I'm surrounded by huge trucks and SUVs, I kinda think a car that small is hilarious and pretty cute and pretty cool.
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Website: http://www.thesmart.co.uk/index.html
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vivimero Mon Aug 29, 2005 22:27 UTC I loved wagamama- sorry if I am replying sooooo late! can't wait to go there again soon. we go there at least 5 times in a week! | shivan Mon Sep 20, 2004 20:32 UTC Ahah! I loved your tips! Especially regarding refills and tiny cars! So different the american point of view! Also loved the Harry Potter tip! | sue_stone Mon Aug 30, 2004 18:37 UTC Great work Jon! Sounds like you had a great trip - glad my restaurant tips were helpful : )) | Mariajoy Sun Jul 25, 2004 21:28 UTC Glad you liked the "Goin Underground" site Jon! Great start to your London page - take some photos next time you are here :)) |
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