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There is always the option of asking for the check when your food arrives, explaining that you will need to leave as soon as you are done eating. I've seen this

There is always the option of asking for the check when your food arrives, explaining that you will need to leave as soon as you are done eating. I've seen this done many times without ever seeing someone refuse. And, as others have pointed out, attitudes on this vary considerably around the world. To some, the idea of being brought the bill and expected to pay and leave as soon as you are finished eating is strange.

nicklovescode 13y ago
That is one good way to handle it. I unfortunately usually forget to do so. One other thing I've tried is tried to do is give them my card in the beginning and charge me when I'm done. This works well, because at the very end I just get a paper to sign them I'm done. The issue is this seems arrogant, so I don't do it. I'm writing this from an American point of view, and I imagine it's handled differently in different places.