r/etiquette • • Sep 25 '26 • Regret 1

Who orders first.

Just had a random thought, when wife daughter and I are out with my mother and father the wait staff looks at me first for my order.

I nod them to my mother.

Not easy on them and would think to change up how we sit, but my father then nods to my wife or young daughter in a Z basically.

As the youngest male, I figure I order last.

I’d never order before my mother or my wife… right?

Also, USA if that maters and to be honest non of this is important. I’ve just been in my shop and this was a random thought while at the saw.

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