Jason, I'm glad you posted that. IMO, the whole eating out experience is a two-way street. While the customer has every right to expect fine service, the diner should also be accomodating and understanding of the efforts in running a restaurant/bar.
Actually, this is a pet peeve for many diners that I've come across. It's obviously a different culture that we have here and it is not customary for the waiter/waitress to bring the bill as soon as the guest is done eating or when the table has been cleared. It is usually the case that they...