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How to Eat at a Cafeteria

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How to Eat at a Cafeteria: step-by-step guide

Cafeterias follow a routine: line up, choose food, pay, sit, then clear your tray.

  1. Get a tray and utensils near the start of the line.

  2. Move along the line and look at the food choices.

  3. Ask a server for what you want, or take a pre packed item.

  4. Add a drink to your tray.

  5. Stand in the checkout line and pay with cash, a card, or a student account.

  6. Carry your tray to an open seat with both hands.

  7. When you are finished, throw away trash and put your tray in the return area.

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