Is it rude to ask for the check in Italy?
Chef's answer
Ask for the check ('Il conto, per favore"). A waiter would consider it rude to bring the bill before it's requested. ... As a common courtesy and sign of appreciation, be sure to extend an "arriverderci" or "buonasera" to the waiters and staff as you leave.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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You can check whether your sausages are done by cutting into one at the center. If the meat is firm, it's ready, but if it's pink and runny, it needs more time. Slicing or butterflying the sausages can reduce cooking time.
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The traps are checked every other day by the fisherman and rebaited if necessary. One study indicated that lobster traps are very inefficient and allow almost all lobsters to escape..
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To test the burger for doneness, use a corner of the spatula to press gently on the center of the patty to reveal the juices. If there is red in the juice, it's not done. When the juice "runs clear", take it off the grill. It's done..
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Press the tip of your ring finger and your thumb together. The flesh beneath the thumb should give a little more. This is what meat cooked to a medium doneness feels like. Gently press the tip of your middle finger to the tip of your thumb..
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Press the tip of your ring finger and your thumb together. The flesh beneath the thumb should give a little more. This is what meat cooked to a medium doneness feels like. Gently press the tip of your middle finger to the tip of your thumb..
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fork tender. To test, take a long carving fork, and put it into the meat, the test isn't how easily it goes into the meat, rather it is how easily you can remove it.
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The potatoes are done when they are tender all the way through. You can test this by poking the potato with a fork, paring knife, or skewer. If the utensil slides easily all the way to the center, the potatoes are done.
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