Removing his necktie, he then went from table to table asking other diners to follow suit (or, rather, tie).

But churches and community organizations legally skirt the regulations by asking diners for donations rather than charging for the food.

Several high-profile chefs in the United States are asking diners to get their hands dirty.

Waiters fail to ask diners how they want their meat cooked.

This was underscored one day at lunch when a waiter asked diners at an adjacent table, "Can I get you anything else?"

When a waitress asked diners if they wanted red, white or blush chardonnay, it was apparent that wine is not the drink of choice here.

He not only asks diners how the food is, but more importantly also listens to their answers and seems sincere in his desire to please.

Rather than applaud, he asked diners to snap their fingers "because it's quieter."

Restaurants that ask diners how they want their fish cooked and then prepare them to order are uncommon.

As the days dwindle, the family is asking diners to autograph a scrapbook filled with newspaper articles and petitions.