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Originally Posted by StanT
A three hour meal for a special occasion is fine, but as an every day thing it gets a bit much. Probably just a North American cultural thing, but I generally wanted to get up, leave, and get on with my evening about half way through.
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For most in Europe, eating out isn't an every-day thing. It's an occasional special treat with friends and/or family.
I have found that even well-behaved children are unbearable to sit near. Some restaurants, you expect to find them. So you avoid them when you expect a quiet meal.
I can only imagine how frustrated someone could have become, spending $150 on a meal, only to be harassed by the child at the table beside. 10 is a good age to set the limit.