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Old 08-20-2012, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by buggyone View Post
Putting the check on the table and having the server say, "I will take that when you are ready - but there is no rush." is what I usually hear. If I do want to CONVERSE with my friends at the table (conversate may be a word but...) I will do so for a few minutes. I pay the check, have the last sips of coffee, and we leave.

Why get offended if the server puts the check on the table?
My Grandson was a waiter in college and said it was ok to "conversate" if you leave a bigger tip. Actually I like that word.