Good manners, bad music and dogs in restaurants - what we can learn from Spain | Letters

Lindsey Mackay Robinson, Hilary Metcalf and John Holland respond to an article about the rules of modern dining I've worked as a chef for many years and had my own restaurant. I find the British very uptight about all the rules and regulations concerning eating out (How to eat now: 16 rules of modern dining - from dress codes to dogs, 1 February). Personally, I like the Spanish approach: there is so much tolerance and patience involved. Obviously you ask first: "Can I come in with the dog?" Also...