>>I'd have thought they'd rather singe the burger!
>
>Groan...
>
>>Sounds TYPICALLY American
>
>There is a restaurant somewhere here that I read about where the waiters throw the bread to (at) you. Not typically American, but maybe only found here.

I was in a restaurant a few years ago where the waiter was one of those very outgoing friendly types. We got along great. Anyway, he asked me if I wanted more coffee, and I said, "I'm fine". He said, "Who cares how you are, I just wanted to know if you wanted more coffee". Absolutely cracked me up.