I love all the ritualized behaviour, secret meanings and unexpected taboos - standing up when someone of higher status stands, elaborate rules for serving and eating, tapping the table to thank the server, never refuse a toast from a superior, stuff like that.
Whether it’s about meals or anything else, I’d love to hear about any uncommon politeness standard or similar social behaviour that goes on in your location, culture or restaurant!
They say English isn’t a tonal language but the way you pronounce the word “quite” can change it from being ‘unexpectedly good’ to ‘barely passable’
“How’s it goin?” “Not too bad!”
“Not too bad…”