How do I pay for drinks at a bar? Some bars work on a “pay as you go†system, meaning that once you order a drink, you should take out enough cash to pay for the drinks and put it on the bar or table in front of you. When the drinks are served, the […]
In a restaurant, what strategy can I use to answer all those questions the waiter asks? Even when one orders a complete dinner in a restaurant, one is asked a rapid succession of questions. Japanese may find this troublesome. They may break out into a cold sweat from having to answer all these questions before […]
What should I do before going to the restaurant? It is advisable to find out ahead of time what the dress code is and whether reservations are necessary. A phone call to the restaurant early in the day will answer these questions. In the event that you are hosting a large party (more than six), […]
