What are some things I can do in restuarants that while keep me and my party entertain while waiting for food?

Question

I can get pretty bored when waiting for the food, especially when I'm really hungry. Do you know any entertaining/funny stuff I can do with the silverware, napkins, salt & pepper shakers, etc.?

Answer 1

Ask how fresh the food is being made>when did the fish come in or beef how long has the cook been with them stuff that will keep them on there toes.Do they have a high turn over rate.Do they have air conditioning for the cooks if not ask why not. Can you see how clean there Kitchen be for you eat there.

Answer 2

Why not ask them to say one by one what their favourite film is and their reasons for choosing it. No props needed and it will give everyone the chance to talk.

Answer 3

bring a deck of cards =P that's what my family does

Answer 4

We usually make lists of countries in alphabetic order, i.e.

A-

Australia, Austria, Andorra

B-

Belgium, Belize

etc. It gets everyone thinking and then people start talking about holidays etc.

Answer 5

Theres Mr Napkin Head. Works well if someone wears glasses. Flatten out a table napkin then put it straight over your face and glasses on top. Poke in a bit where your mouth is then talk. Guaranteed to get laughs.

Answer 6

improptu -debate

take an object on the table and start expanding from there

Answer 7

Don't they offer bread and butter first...coffee?  You can sit and peruse the menu after ordering the starter.