Things you should never do in a restaurant

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Whatever you do, it has to be mimed, even if your server is standing right in front of you. Feel free to do it from a distance – they won’t mind.” The international language of asking for the bill isn’t rude; it’s simply the most effective way to communicate what you’re after. Staff will actually be frustrated if you call them over to ask for it. Just make eye contact, do the sign language thing and they will deliver it as soon as they can – they probably want you to leave as they’ll want the table back after all.