5. A Reflection of Good Manners and Cultural Norms
In some cultures, handing plates to servers is considered polite and expected. In others, it is viewed as unnecessary or even intrusive.
People who do it often:
People who do it often:
Come from cultures valuing shared responsibility
Have traveled extensively and picked up global etiquette
Possess a natural inclination toward courteous behavior
This gesture can also be part of someone’s personal code of manners—always leaving a place cleaner than they found it.
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