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London, March 9 (ANI): A new UK study has found that being seated too close to another table is what annoys people most when dining out.

The survey of 2,061 people by lastminute.com to promote London Restaurant Week asked them to list their top three complaints when eating out, reports the Daily Mail.

Cramped conditions with tables squeezed too close to each other topped the poll with 67 per cent, while 66 per cent complained of “slow and inattentive” waiters and 59 per cent hated being ‘automatically’ charged for service.

Other major complaints included restaurants hiking up prices for special occasions such as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day and having to wait too long for the bill.

The survey also revealed that Mother’s Day was the most popular occasion for eating out, with 48 per cent of the vote, followed by Valentine’s Day with 40 per cent.

“We all love to celebrate a special occasion with a meal out with our friends, family and loved-ones and as our survey suggests, we’re not shy about spending an extra bob or two to celebrate,” said Mark Maddock of lastminute.com.

“We understand that restaurateurs have to make money and that squeezing in a couple of extra tables, creating bespoke menus or getting several sittings per night at each table are viable ways to do this.

“However, our research suggests that on special occasions, standards and service can slip, with some opportunistic eateries willing to forgo their customers’ dining experience as they cash in,” he said. (ANI)