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Monday, November 21, 2011

How Do I Get a Check in This Country?

Just got back from Rodenbach and I'm still reeling a little. No time to reflect beyond this:




But I will ask: how do you get the check after a meal here? It's almost like everyone's too polite to want to sully our experience with anything as crass as the bill.

To bed. France tomorrow.

5 comments:

  1. Odd question. What happened when you asked for it?

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  2. You scribble on your left palm with the imaginary pencil in your right one. International symbol for I am ready for the bill.

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  3. Yup, do as Alan suggested. Also, you can simply politely ask the waiter/waitress; it's not considered rude to do so like in the US. In France, say "La note, s'il vous plait."

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  4. I third what Alan says. That's been my experience in foreign countries as well. As a sidenote, after spending 8 months living in Europe, this was one thing I sort of missed - the relaxed dining culture. Sure, by American standards service is usually slow, but on the flip side, nothing ever seemed rushed, which I always found very relaxing.

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  5. I really enjoyed the relaxed pace at bars and restaurants in Europe this summer. Once you're seated it's your place for as long as you want it.

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