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Whether dining for business or pleasure, waitresses remember their customers. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner waitresses know who the customers are, where they like to sit, what they like to eat and drink and how much they tip. This is why well-mannered customers who follow the rules of etiquette and tip well can expect better service than rude people and those who tip poorly.

Reservations and Best Restaurant Customer Behavior

Make a reservation. Restaurant customers have every right to walk in during business hours in the hope of being seated and fed. Letting the restaurant know ahead of time just makes it easier for them to accommodate, especially if there is a big party.
Cancel the reservation. When people know that their plans have changed, it is common courtesy to let the restaurant know. In the rare instances when this is not possible, it is polite to call later to apologize for the inconvenience.

Restaurant Etiquette

Say "please" when ordering and "thank you" when receiving. These small kindnesses make a big difference. Servers are human beings who appreciate politeness and will want to make you happy in return for the respect.
Do not demand to know your server's name, where she lives, or other personal information. It is none of your business, and rude. It may also make her uncomfortable, which will result in her approaching your table less often.
Do not waive your arms across the restaurant, lift your glass, or perform other calisthenics to get attention. Eye contact and a nod will do.
Do not bark "We're hungry!" when the waitress says "hello". Some people think this is funny, but it sends a message to the server that the customer is a boor.
Do not immediately demand drinks or anything else. A server will offer and bring things in due course. If you are told, "I'll be right with you," believe it. Don't say, "Okay, but can I get a beer?"

Allergies

Tell your server if you have allergies. Do not expect every ingredient for every dish to be listed on the menu; do expect the server and kitchen to prevent customers receiving anything that will cause illness.
Do not lie about allergies. If you don't like tomatoes, ask to have the dish prepared without tomatoes (if possible). A good restaurant will accommodate customer requests as much as it reasonably can. Lie about being allergic and not only will the kitchen go to extra trouble to not contaminate your dish, but when you order something else that has tomatoes and insist you can eat it everybody will know you are a liar. And they will remember.

Etiquette for Children

Children are members of society and should be brought places such as restaurants. Parents need to teach children how to behave while out and about. When bringing young children to a restaurant: