Restaurant Etiquette (Lanzarote)

Many things are obvious, but we bet there are a few rules of etiquette here in The Canaries that you didn’t know about!
#lanzarote #restaurant

[@maryb2312]

Sobre mesa! I love it. Also, why do so many men on holiday think it is acceptable to sit topless in a restaurant 🤔. Such bad manners. Keep up the good work. I am loving these little gems on local Lanzarote life. Can't wait to live there in the next few years.

[@brianstanding2963]

Thank you Mike, very informative as usual, surprised by the basket for the handbag! As a retired bar manager,the issue with gentlemen entering the bar/restaurant without a top was one of my top hates,in as much I had a board by the doors requesting they put a top on before entering!

[@johndunwell9575]

The information about women's handbags was the interesting one, although we've not experienced it. Otherwise hearing all your etiquette tips explains a lot about what we have experienced and it was all useful, thanks.

[@darrenlynch1906]

Love your videos! Your weekly news videos are phenomenal and your information videos are very very good. Can we have a Q+A video? And a background video of your story about your time in Lanzarote

[@LanzaroteInformation]

I quite like the idea of a Q and A video, Darren. Not sure on the one about our time in Lanzarote - it would be very, very long, and the channel is all about the island, rather than about us. 😄

[@sarahmoncrieffmacmillan2682]

Thanks for this. The only one I was surprised about was the basket for the handbag, a fantastic gesture.

[@MichaelMaguire-l6s]

16:05 good video. Wasn't aware of handbags etiquette. Appropriately dressed quite universal in most countries

[@user-sb5io8du7r]

Totally agree with you on the clothing issue, I found your article very informative especially regarding the handbag placement on the floor. Regards Chris 🇬🇧 😊

[@DawnAmbler-dy6mt]

Always be aware of handbags they are easily kicked away this used to happen alot abroad all so walking road side were they have had a bag snatched in busy areas don't here much of this here thou love the island been going since 1993 thank you for the video Mike

[@trudi2411]

Great video thanks ,the one about the handbag on the floor was a surprise . I always have a cross body bag on ,so I'm sure I will be ok when I visit play blanca in august 😅

[@joannad9142]

Would never expose ourselves in restaurants 😂😂 totally agree. We always know what we like to drink, wine & water. Thank you for sharing 😊 Good service & food = tip.

[@BarbaraLeech-dj5lg]

Handbags i didn't know about and been going to Lanzarote for year's, always tip as in playa blanca never had bad service yet

[@geraldinenulty6062]

Thank you, very informative 👍 Handbag etiquette definitely surprised me.

[@allisonbriggs1861]

Thank you for the information. Didn't know about the handbag thing.

[@SimoneRobinson-o4o]

It was very interesting to learn about the ‘handbag etiquette’ 😊

[@sammannion3782]

Thank you for this we are regular to Lanzarote so it confirmed we are doing the right things. I didn’t know the handbag one, but by coincidence try never to put mine on the floor anywhere. 👍

[@robinmcculloch9447]

Thoroughly enjoy your vids and this one was informative … the handbag tip we had never realised and certainly did not know the back story. Thanks for another interesting video.

[@LanzaroteInformation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shaunmcentee2387]

Thanks Mike, perfect information as per usual.

[@noelmcg4289]

thank you, such good advice 👍👍

[@CKnox-wm6ge]

Great tips, Mike, cheers!

[@pigpen72]

Thanks Mike, great video, we will be in Matagorda at the end of August. I want to book La Carmencita for a special birthday celebration, this has helped immensely.

I am from Lanzarote. Please note you don’t have to explain why you are not leaving a tip. Tipping is not part of our culture and it is not expected so it is fine not to tip at all. It is of course appreciated, who doesn’t like extra cash. Up to the customer. It is fine to leave and say thank you, the food was lovely and have a good day. Being polite and respectful is greatly appreciated. Not wearing clothing in a restaurant is just inappropriate anywhere in the world regardless of the heat.

[@paulwitts9976]

You’re correct in saying that most of it is common sense and etiquette but that seems to be a rare commodity. Just because they’re on holiday why would people think it acceptable to enter restaurants or shops half undressed, it’s just bad manners.

[@delscorey8727]

Interesting

[@mariemcdermott7363]

Good to know about handbags.

[@kristiaanvermeir598]

I was surprised about the handbags. In the 15 years we are visiting Lanzarote I never knew....

[@nicklodge7770]

Handbags - we were in a shop on the strip recently and bought some coasters, when we paid we were given something that looked like a very ornate padlock. When we finally worked out what it was for it was a handbag hook!!! Keep on about the dress code - what is it about overweight, balding middle aged men that think it’s ok to get sweaty and then go and sit in a bar/cafe/restaurant. Don’t get me wrong I do sometimes take my shirt off when I’m walking along the beach side of the strip in PdC but I always put it back on if I cross over to the shops and ALWAYS wear a top in a cafe/bar or a restaurant.

Great video Mike, could you do a video with simple terms we can use in Spain e.g. good morning/afternoon, please, thank you etc ? , it’ll be out first time in Lanzerote , we’ve learnt some phrases from holidays in Greece and want to try some in Spanish when we come over August.

[@LanzaroteInformation]

Great idea and will do.

[@MrWesternDuke]

The handbag one was new to me. The rest are just good behaviour - something that is sadly lacking in some and give the British abroad a bad name.

[@stevenbamber6060]

Didn’t know about the ladies bag on the floor

[@waynecashin5949]

the hand bag culture is unusual

[@wilmaellwood4800]

Thankyou😊

[@tallmansax]

Good points, particularly the clothing, but I disagree about the tips. I witnessed a lady sit wearing an expensive dress only to find she had sun-cream and sweat stains on her outfit when she left her seat. She insisted the restaurant pay for dry cleaning. Also like other parts of the world, rent, food and other expenses have risen tremendously in Lanzarote, but wages haven't risen enough and locals are struggling. That's why I always tip for good service..... not the quality of the food. The responsibility of the food is the owners and any complaints should be shared with him first and not social media. Thanks for that informative video.

[@LanzaroteInformation]

Totally agree, always leave a tip for good service.

[@janiceturton7756]

Interesting about the handbag. I think i stick to the other forms of restaurant etiquette

[@Mave495]

Good info people should have clothes on in restaurants and buses etc

[@curragh2840]

Most definitely, it's not a beach.

[@garytaylor4971]

Hi Mike. My partner & I are coming out again to Lanzarote in October to look at property & wondered if it was possible to meet up at some point as we have too many questions to ask on your platform. Please advise. Many thanks. Gary.

[@LanzaroteInformation]

Hi Gary. It’s not a service we offer, but find yourself a top class estate agent, and they will be able to answer all your questions.

[@SusanPalmer-rl4hi]

Be interested to know how and what health and hygiene inspections are carried out on restaurants and ❤cafeterias in lanzarote

[@LanzaroteInformation]

The same as in all EU countries.

[@BazFairbrother]

Samir who runs Jardin tropical in Charco del Palo always gets tipped very well and she doesn't object if you arrive topless (or bottomless) for that matter😁 we obviously always sit on towels which is standard naturist etiquette.

[@timmy2916]

i always tip, its plain wrong not to tip

[@LanzaroteInformation]

Even when the service is bad?

[@timmy2916]

@@LanzaroteInformation its rarley is thats why i always tip