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Terrace etiquette

Étiquette en terrasse · How to behave on a café terrace

A terrace is for lingering, but you still need to order and respect the rhythm of service.

French café terraces are made for lingering, but they are not lawless pavement kingdoms. Wait to be acknowledged if it looks like table service, order properly, and do not treat the terrace like free public seating.