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It will always feel rude to me how in the USA the waiters leave the check at tge table a couple of minutes after they bring your food. What if I want something else later?

It feels as if he/she "finished" with your table and you are SOL if you want anything else.

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I've never had that happen and ive lived in the US my whole life. Must be a regional thing. I've never gotten a check before asking for it.

Interesting, Ive had it happen in Chicago, California and Indiana. At Dennis, iHOP and some other more regional restaurants.

The places you’ve mentioned are cheaper diners (which I also enjoy) where most people don’t explore the menu and portions are plentiful. Hardly somewhere you’re getting dessert or coffee _after_ a meal.

Huh. I wish this was the norm in my area, so I didn't have to wait around for the check once I finish eating.

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