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Big or Large ... is there any rule?



 
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Big or Large ... is there any rule? #1 (permalink) Thu May 28, 2009 5:10 am   Big or Large ... is there any rule?
 

I asked for a big table at a restaurant....I was told if I wanted a large table.
Thanks for your help.
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Big or Large ...is there any rule? #2 (permalink) Thu May 28, 2009 6:48 am   Big or Large ...is there any rule?
 

I was asked if I wanted a large table.

Ofelia, it is the normal practice to ask for a table to accommodate 4/6/8/10 people.
We don't ask for a large table.

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Big or Large ... is there any rule? #3 (permalink) Fri May 29, 2009 2:01 am   Big or Large ... is there any rule?
 

Hi Kitos,
Thanks for your response.
I always ask for x people table but sometimes I request for 2 and tables are so small that you've to be very careful not to drop anything.....thanks again.
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