Food: A Cultural Culinary History

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to feel important, wealthy, or sophisticated? Why do people seem to enjoy
this kind of formality, and when is it inappropriate? When do restaurants
or patrons miscommunicate about the level of formality—that is, not only
getting the dress code wrong or not understanding which fork to use, but also
seriously misreading the drama that unfolds in the course of a meal? Analyze
whether your restaurant and server matched the expectations of the diners
well. Also consider how restaurant manners change over time—especially
recently, as restaurants are becoming increasingly less snooty and more
casual. Why is this happening lately?

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