Yes, I know that such pleasantries are verbal fluff and don't mean much.
On the contrary, verbal fluff is what humanity's all about. Aside from the fact that I'd think that the social experience is part of going to a restaurant - if I don't want to chat with my dining companions, talk to the servers etc, I can just heat a pizza at home, can't I... Of course, I'm a freak who's still utterly fascinated by dining at a good restaurant where the dance of etiquette makes up half the dinner.
I have to admit that I'm guilty of using the Japanism of "I think I'll have the Chicken Quesadilla". But, you know. At least it's not "Gimme the chicken"? >_>
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On the contrary, verbal fluff is what humanity's all about. Aside from the fact that I'd think that the social experience is part of going to a restaurant - if I don't want to chat with my dining companions, talk to the servers etc, I can just heat a pizza at home, can't I... Of course, I'm a freak who's still utterly fascinated by dining at a good restaurant where the dance of etiquette makes up half the dinner.
I have to admit that I'm guilty of using the Japanism of "I think I'll have the Chicken Quesadilla". But, you know. At least it's not "Gimme the chicken"? >_>