Originally Posted by
bensyd
I hate this too. If someone wants to tell a waiter they didn't like the food because of x then they will, the waiter need not prompt.
Yes, I can see your point about this. Sometimes questioning the person and wanting to know if anything was wrong can be awkward.
Originally Posted by
bensyd
This is lack of the most basic training.
In my opinion, if one person has completely finished their meal and others are still eating, it's ok to ask if that one person would like the plate removed as it can free up some room at the table. No one else at the table should be asked as they are still eating.