While waiting at a restaurant table for guests to arrive, is it impolite for me to just read the menu?

Question

While waiting at a restaurant table for guests to arrive, is it impolite for me to just read the menu?

Answer 1

Yah of course then when they get there instead of just reading then you can talk about what every you want to!

Answer 2

Who would you be impolite to you are the only one at the table so  if you want to read the menu read it I would say.

Answer 3

not at all..  but it is always nice to get everyone some water for when they arrive..

Answer 4

no

Answer 5

No. You'll look proffesional if you read the menu.

Answer 6

No that's the probably the polite thing while waiting

Answer 7

I don't believe it is. Only impolite to order before the rest of the party arrives.

It only makes sense to have your mind made up ahead of time!

Answer 8

Not at all, it gives you a chance to suggest a good appetizer to share! :)

Answer 9

I wouldn't think it would be a question of politeness but of professionalism...you should already know the menu and I would hope your attention span was quite so short.