Do you greet the host?

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So this all started with foreign travel.  In many countries it is exceptionally rude if you enter a restaurant, and do not greet the host.

It got me thinking.  When you walk into a restaurant, do you greet the host?  Do you say something first or just say the number of people in your party?  I always smile and say hi.  When asked how many I say "2, please."  If he/she says How are you this evening first, I respond to that (something like "Fine thanks.  2 please").

It wouldn't be odd for me in the slightest to say Bonjour first in France before telling them how many in my table.  

Do you normally greet the hostess or do you just say a number in response to her greeting?  If you think back, how often do you actually greet the receptionists or do you just get to your business?

I&#39;m thicker than a Snicker · Accepted Answer

I may and may not... But mostly, I will say, Hello, and say 2 or throw up 2 fingers... Depends... if its noisy in the restaurant, or if my fiance speaks before I do

Interesting question

Freesumpin · Answer

Of course - especially if you'd like to be remembered next time and perhaps get the best tables.
Even if you've never been there before greet him with a smile like you've known him for years and, if he knows what he's doing, will greet you in kind! (May not work with the Jr. High Schooler greeting you at the Olive Garden 'restaurant')!
It's a good idea to do this where ever you are. 
Passing him a folded $20 optional!
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JosephKJV · Answer

You are so, right on, the hostess, receptionist, secretary, are to be respected, for it's a reflection on you, as to how you treat others.  It says a lot, to those around you; on the phone etc..
No one else can do it for you, you got to do it for yourself.  Rule number three, in life.

? · Answer

Well of course you're going to say Hi or Hello, that's normal good manners, after that you say '2 please"!

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