It is safe to eat in restaurants in the United States since they are
regularly inspected for cleanliness and for compliance with health
codes. It is also safe to drink water from a tap in the United
States. Bottled water is usually available in American restaurants
for an extra charge. To find out about restaurants in your
community, consult the yellow pages in the local phone book or
follow the recommendations of acquaintances and friends.
If you plan to eat at a formal restaurant, you should call a day or
two in advance to make a reservation. Not all restaurants require
reservations, but it is a good idea to check just in case they are
necessary. This is especially true on weekends and holidays.
In general, the wording of an invitation to dine with someone in a
restaurant will give a clue as to who will pay the bill. If someone
says, "Would you please have dinner with me?" or "I would like to
invite you to dinner," it usually means that you are to be a guest
and that person will pay the bill. If someone says, "Would you like
to have dinner together?" or "Do you want to grab a bite to eat?" it
probably means that each will pay for what he or she eats and drinks
and will contribute towards the tip for the waiter or waitress. If
you are not sure how the bill will be paid, assume that you will pay
your share. |
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