Then the bill will come straight to you and all you have to do at the end of the meal is figure the tip and sign your name. The best way to do this is to ask people questions. Trying to be witty is less important than being observant and asking good questions. Wilger does not feel politics and religion need to be avoided as topics, as long as no blanket attacks are made, and especially if you know the person you're talking with has similar interests. And never swear.
People get into a social situation and they let their guard down.
People are still often perceived as less intelligent if you have to swear to make your point. A recent addition to Wilger's bag of tips is cell phone etiquette. Technology poses some etiquette questions that are entirely new to us. For example, cell phone time is often expensive. Don't ask to use someone's cell phone unless it is an emergency, especially if that person is a client.