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| - I have been here several times and it is usually the same great experience. The food is always excellent and the staff is always attentive. I must say that I have read a lot of complaints about the staff and I must disagree. If you look at our behavior from their perspective, Americans are the ones being rude and obnoxious. The problem is that in their culture, it is more rude to say anything about our behavior than our behavuor is rude. Instead it is coustom to tolerate it and/or make it obvious by doing something rude in return. I understand that this restaurant is in America; but, we must understand we are in their restaurant and treat them with the respect they deserve.
If you want to make a good impression in order to have better service, I suggest the following simple rules:
1) Always take anything handed to you with both hands. Anything else is considered rude. In fact, you are basically telling them you are better than they are if you only use one hand.
2) Never allow the dirty ends of used chop sticks to touch the table. This assumes you use them; but, is the same for any eating utensil. It is a sign of disrespect to place the dirty end of an eating utensil on the table. Furthermore, it signifies you do not like the food prepared for you. It can also be taken as you do not trust them to prepare your food or several other negative meanings.
3) If you are adventurous and budget is not a primary concern, it is always best to ask for the lead host and/or chef to choose your dinner for you. If you do this, do not open your menu. Rather when the orders are taken, hand the host your menu with both hands and ask them for their reccomendation. You must tell them of any food allergies as well as what type of beverage you would like with your meal. For example, alcohol, tea, hot, cold, etc... try not to be specific as it narrows their possibilities for making an unforgettable meal.
If you follow these basic rules, the staff will be much nicer and the food will be even better.
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