The 16 rules of modern dining - as discussed in the Guardian (UK)

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@linguafood

It’s not rocket surgery

“Rocket surgery” might be easier. ( I am reminded of a conversation with a bunch of doctors where on implied surgery of the bones was more important than medicine of the mind. )

Look at what happens when there is a thread about tipping on HO!

While for me the solution might be “throw more money at it”, I imagine this scenario touches on a lot of “baggage” for many involved.

I dread these moments, but added to the whole thing is that one often feels compelled to attend. I do think electronic payments make it a bit less complicated, at least in crowds younger than me.

ETA Most places I’ve been don’t allow separate checks larger than a given party size, maybe 6, and they add a gratuity.

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@shrinkrap

I am reminded of a conversation with a bunch of doctors where on implied surgery of the bones was more important than medicine of the mind. )

Well it’s hard to argue the importance of one branch of medicine over another–I’m sure the determination depends on the patient

I would wonder which is more difficult to treat–a bone that one can clearly see as broken or a psyche

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@gaffk

Well it’s hard to argue the importance of one branch of medicine over another–

That’s true; I surely wouldn’t. I should have said it seems to me that human behavior is way more complicated than building rockets.

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Certainly way less predictable.