http://sanjaylakhotia.blogspot.com/2005/07/indian-in-texas.html

The excerpt on this topic is

We are also being bewildered by the array of options available here. Here they are making decision tree out of the simplest of matters.
Take something simple like going to a restaurant. We are used to just going, sitting and ordering. Hah ! here it is not so simple. On entry, you are supposed to wait to be seated. Then hostess is emerging and asking you” Smoking or no-smoking “When you choose one, she will further ask you: “Table or booth ?” When you are finally seated (at smoking table/ non smoking booth, as the case might be), she will ask you for drinks. If you want wine, then you first choose red or white. Then the type. Californian/ French/ Columbian. Then under each, there are several brands. If you choose beer, it is similar; first think of light/ regular/ draft. then any of the 1001 brands. If you are getting frustrated and saying” only water please !”, then also they are not leaving you. They are wanting to know: With/ without ice, and then with/ without lemon. After this, if you still have the energy, you get around to ordering your meal. But even after when you have eaten, they are coming back with “Your payment can be by cash/ cheque/ credit card/ debit card/ charge card . . . ” The tip can be . . . . . you are getting the picture.