It might change your habits. There are a lot of little etiquette details that can easily shift you from a coveted regular to a diner that restaurant staff want to settle up as quickly as possible.

It's an easy thing to do, even out of habit. You're in a restaurant and your server is busy but you don't want your dirty plates in front of you. You think you're helping by stacking them up and ...

Dear Mister Manners: Any time we dine out, my godmother makes a habit of stacking everyone’s used plates for our server at the conclusion of the meal. She insists she’s being helpful for the person ...