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Unit Six At the Restaurant Warming-up Questions (1) Have you ever tried hamburgers or other western food? (2) What do you think of western food you have tried? (3) When we eat out in a Chinese restaurant, how do we usually order the dishes? Part I Culture Background Food is definitely one of the most important things a visitor is interested inand America will give him many opportunities to taste a variety of different foods in many different settings.  Eating in a restaurant is a way of life for many people, and you will probably visit very many during your stay. There are many ways that restaurants in America differ from those in China. One of the big differences is the way waiters and waitresses behave in the States. Most of them are very informative and won’t hesitate to help you with your choice of food. Almost all restaurants have daily specials. These are usually main courses that tale advantage of seasonal foods and are not a part of the regular menu. Sometimes the daily specials are listed on a card or a blackboard somewhere in the dining room, but almost as often, your waiter or waitress will recite the list of specials for you. In some restaurants, the list is very long. You may not remember all of the items, and there may be words you don’t understand. Don’t hesitate to ask your waiter or waitress to repeat or explain. They’ll be happy to advise you on what is best. Another difference is that waiters and waitresses don’t hesitate to talk about themselves. They often introduce themselves and will frequently tell you which specials they like the best. Depending on how busy the restaurant is they may ask you questions about yourself. They aren’t trying to pry. This friendly and casual attitude is what American customers expect, and American waiters are trained to give this type of service: We’ve been talking about moderate to high-priced restaurants. Low pricedrestaurants offer simpler service, and take-o