13 Ways We're All Driving Waiters Crazy

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You, responsible human, know the general drill: Walk into a restaurant, wait patiently to be seated, tip 18 to 20 percent. But did you realize that leaving your phone on the table stresses waiters out to no end? (News flash: They actually do care about spills.)

We chatted with longtime servers to find the 13 lesser-known ways to keep our restaurant etiquette in check. Here's how to know when you're being too much.

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1. You're A Seat Swapper

2. You Sprawl Out Your Things.

3. You Stroll In Ten Minutes Before The Restaurant Closes

4. You're On A Call-Or Glued To Instagram.



5. You Leave Your Phone On The Table When The Food Comes

6. You Ask To Substitute Everything.

7.You Camp Out.

8.You Send Food Back Because You, Oops, Didn't Really Read The Menu.



9. You Take off Your Shoes.

10. You Let Your Kids Run Amok.

11. You Use A Groupon And Then Tip On The Discounted Bill.

12. You Leave Coins As Part Of The TIp.

13. Your Group Splits A $25 Check On Four Credit Cards.



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