Quickly post the star menu on the social network, answer an e-mail with important appointments or send a short message to friends: the smartphone is everywhere – even in the restaurant. What is perfectly fine for some is considered impolite by others. There are clear differences of opinion on restaurant behavior and the use of mobile phones in restaurants, especially among women and men.
Mobile phone use in the restaurant
The restaurant behavior of women and men in Germany could not be more different in terms of smartphone use. More than 26 percent of the men surveyed find it very impolite when the mobile phone is used at the table. They even go so far as to say they would be fine with being kicked out of the place. Only 14 percent of women would agree to this drastic approach in return. It is also perfectly acceptable for 18 percent of women to post-dinner dishes on their social networks, according to a recent Groupon survey.
Pasta, sushi, or schnitzel
Despite the discussions about the use of smartphones in restaurants, users are still enjoying themselves. According to the Groupon survey, 36 percent of respondents treat themselves to a restaurant visit several times a month. The Italian is at the top of the list. When it came to the dishes ordered in general, women preferred to order pasta (18 percent) and sushi (14 percent), while male connoisseurs preferred to order fish (15 percent) or schnitzel (11 percent).
Monkey brains, cockroaches, or caterpillars
Both men and women are cautious when ordering exotic dishes such as monkey brains, cockroaches, caterpillars, sheep’s heads, or camel testicles. What is offered as a specialty in other countries is only very hesitantly tried by the guests in this country. For example, 43 percent of respondents opted for a food sample of snails, 24 percent for snake meat, and 17 percent for grasshoppers.
Dining at Groupon
According to the culinary preferences of its customers, Groupon offers delicious and cheap restaurant deals. Here the gourmets among the customers can expect delicious dishes and culinary delights from a wide variety of international cuisines. With or without a cell phone, Italian or Japanese, there is something for everyone here. Only one thing is certain: chicken feet and monkey brains are not on offer.
