Originally Posted by
emma69
This - I HATE being given the bill before I ask for it. I often have another drink after my meal, be it a coffee, or another glass of wine. Don't assume that just because I finished my pudding I am finished.
Are the words, "I'll just take this when you're ready," restaurant code for "GTFO, we've got people waiting."
I don't care. It's their problem if I want to order another drink and they'll just have to reprint the bill accordingly.
The more I deal with current restaurant service the more I wish the British pub style of service was more common on this side of the pond.