I am sure this will start an overall CL rant - but -

I just left one of the largest CL's in the chain. It had 3 attendants that I saw, all who were busily working the entire time I was there. I STILL had a hard time getting a table, because (IMHO inconsiderate) previous guests had gotten up and left every used dish, napkin, silverware, and used newspaper in place for these employees to clean up. Come on - is it that hard to pick up your cup & plate and place it on a cart as you leave?

I read continual complaints about CL's in this forum, and I am sure some of them are warranted - but I think we need to look at ourselves, too. I don't think there are many of us who get up from the table at home and do not at least carry the dishes to the sink! It is not necessary to clean the table or scrub the floor - but a little courtesy for those coming in behind you would certainly be nice.

This CL had a nice food spread, attractively arranged & appropriately serviced - what was unappealing was the debris left by the guests!