Continental Breakfast	In hotels	coffee,  (this will be expresso unless you say: e.g. cafe americana	8-15 euros
** note- the Parisians are not big on Breaskfast. You may find it alittle difficult finding "American" breakfast early in the morning.	Look in the tourist areas for large early morning breakfast
American Breakfast	try Maxin's I love their eggs!	Eggs, Omelets, Ham ( jambon)  drink	12 euros
Lunch		entree, main , coffee	15-20 euros
Dinner -causual	entree, main, dessert, coffee	try the Pre fix menus for value, Includes : entree , salade, main,  dessert, and drink( non- alcohol)	16-34 euros
Dinner - more formal			54+ euros
Cocktails			6-9 euros
Coffee	cup	no such thing as a-refill. Keep in mind if you ask for un cafe , you will get expresso. Ask for the grande or stick to cappuccino	1.50 - 3.00 euros
Wine	glass	you  can usually order your wine in restaurants by the glass, 1/2 carafe, or bottle	4-8 euros
Wine	1/2 (split)bottle		12-15 euros
Other notes of interest		Other notes of interest
It is the norm to  chose your own table. The head waiter will usually inquire as to how many and smoking or non-smoking, then direct you to your table. Or, they may just ask you , for how many, and tell you "anywhere your chose".
In the cafes, it is the norm, if the sitting areas fill up. A stranger may ask to sit at your table. Do not say No, you would rather be alone. They are not trying to pick you up. They just want to sit.		If you do not speak French , and someone comes over to your table and says something in French. They are usually asking you if the empty seat is available? Just say, Wee, and smile and nod.
Tips are not the norm. But are appreciated! Sometimes on the menus you will see it is already included.	I always leave something
Butter is usually not FREE.  If it arrives great. But,  many times you will see it listed at a  price.		Generally , if it is not served, and you ask for it , there is a charge.
Water is not served unless you ask for it. You can ask for a carafe of table water.		Water cost more than many drink in cafes. And you will usually be asked if you want your  water with gas?
Do not stab your food. Push it on to your fork with your knife
If you want a spoon with your dinner, you will generally have to ask for it.
Do not cut you lettuce, Fold it using your knife and fork
Generally you will not have a bread plate. Take your bread out of the basket, and  place it on the table beside your dinner plate
There is never a REFILL on coffee		Each cup of coffee is separate, and charged accordingly.
Coffee is usually served AFTER the meal.		It usually is served ALONE.
Coffee is considered a meal in itself.
If you would like coffee with your dessert, you have to state, that you would like them at the same time. Otherwise, if  you do not request this, you will be served ,first your dessert, then when you dessert dish is removed you will be served your coffee
Smoking is permitted in ALL eating establishments.
Doggie bags are rare.		You will find many people bring their dogs into the restaurants. This is the norm.
Sitting in a cafe or restaurant time frame is usually any where from 1 hour - 2 hours +		No one is in a hurry to go anywhere. Stay as long as you like. Read "War and Peace"