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[Korigama]

...No. And whoever told you otherwise is just messing with you.

 

[daycru]

They had us clap for the crew after the last dinner of a week long cruise, that's my sole clapping for food experience as a proud American for over a quarter century.

 

[minor effort]

Don't be ridiculous.

We Americans do the Arsenio whoop after completing a meal in a restaurant.

 

[terrisus]

I clap whenever I make a post on GAF.

*clap*

Hellix
Has the clap

 

[evil solrac v3.0]

I am at work right now giving a standing ovation at OP for this thread.

 

[Kaako]

Yes, this is an American culture thing. We always clap with our hands and sometimes feet as well if the food is really good.

 

[RBH]

"You can call me Mr. Clap."

 

[jasonng]

You know what I find weird? Clapping after a movie. It's not a live performance, what the fuck.

 

[marink]

I single clap on occasion.

 

[Hypemaster]

You almost made me spit out my drink laughing. No, you just got trolled.

 

[FelixOrion]

 

[Dorimukyasuto]

You know what I find weird? Clapping after a movie. It's not a live performance, what the fuck.

I've only ever seen this after a really emotional film. The kind of film where people feel they have to express their emotions somehow, so I guess clapping is somewhat of a natural way to do that.

 

[Nyoro SF]

loooooooooooooool

/Americlaps

 

[dekline]

I clap every time I wake up and realize I'm still American

 

[Death Metalist]

Uh what? no. I just go

replace burger with whatever i'm currently having.

 

[BennyBlanco]

 

[Chie Satonaka]

You know what I find weird? Clapping after a movie. It's not a live performance, what the fuck.

I've done it. I think it's more of a "caught up in the moment experience" thing. You want to show your appreciation for something awesome. I don't have a problem with it.

At a meal, though? Like, going and sitting down and eating and then clapping afterwards? I can't imagine any situation where that would be acceptable. I'd even feel weird doing it at benihana.

 

[temp]

Tons of clapping after I eat Taco Bell. Huge claps.

 

[deltatheta]

Yes, we all do that and if you're visiting America you should definitely applaud after every meal because not doing so is a major faux pas.

 

[Yamauchi]

people traditionally clap before and after each meal

Yes. Also after defecating the entire family generally enters the bathroom and claps together.

 

[RBH]

Tons of clapping after I eat Taco Bell. Huge claps.

"Me too!"

 

[Freaky Fred]

I think all GAFfers should start clapping after every meal. Then we can recognize each other in public.

No. Only after a routine plane landing or movie.

EDIT: DAMN YOU FRED.

great minds and all that

 

[TheUsual]

Tons of clapping after I eat Taco Bell. Huge claps.

Those claps aren't coming from your hands are they?

 

[ZiZ]

Ah, but do they clap in Airports?

 

[IncandescentPrecept]

What next? Clapping at the theatre?

 

[Mortemis]

Lmao, this is an old ass joke, haven't heard this shit in a long while. Same to that airplane landing joke too.

 

[Zombine]

In America it's polite to clap after a strenuous toilet session.

 

[phillipgessert]

Someone told me a thing
It was almost unspeakably stupid
Therefore I can only assume it's an American thing, as Americans acting brainless is easier for me to digest than the idea that someone's messing with me

 

[shacklesmcgee]

probably the same psychopaths that clap after movies

 

[Diprosalic]

no, but after the meal americans give out money to the person who brought it to them, like not for the food but for the servie of bringing food.
oh crazy americans.

 

[Maklershed]

You misheard your friend. He said 'fap'.

 

[Malmorian]

Every single American does this at every meal and after sex.

Oh man this made me laugh. Yeah no, only thing I've ever been to where people clap is at weddings and movies.

 

[shadyspace]

What's supposed to be the joke here?

 

[Komo]

Yes. It is also polite to clap after waking up each morning, to acknowledge that you haven't died in your sleep

 

[agrajag]

Next time I have a meal with several people, I'm going to stand up and start a golf clap. Just to see how insane everyone will think I am.

 

[Timedog]

WOW THIS IS A GREAT IDEA!!!!!

 

[CornBurrito]

I've lived in America for 21 years, and would consider myself an expert. I've never seen anyone clap after a meal at a restaurant.

Oh man this made me laugh. Yeah no, only thing I've ever been to where people clap is at weddings and movies.

I am glad I live in the part of the US that does not clap or cheer after a movie. That sort of behavior is reserved for flesh and blood performers.

 

[truly101]

Maybe at Benihana...

Yep, a hibachi style steak house is the only place I've seen that.

 

[Diprosalic]

I am glad I live in the part of the US that does not clap or cheer after a movie. That sort of behavior is reserved for flesh and blood performers.

oh the horrors of people clapping after movies, well done avoiding that horrible plague.

 

[Clydefrog]

I clap when everyone gets off the elevator.

"WELL DONE!"

 

[Lazyslob]

i personally like to make out with the chef

 

[BPoole]

Every single American does this at every meal and after sex.

Don't forget about the 20% tip after sex

 

[DJMicLuv]

Some do. I usually cry.

 

[……forgetit]

A brit game me "the clap" after a meal once, but I'm not sure if this is the same thing.

 

[figadapaura]

That's the strangest thing I've ever heard.

 

[BeforeU]

lol no, most stupidest thing I heard all day.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

I only clap after pooping and during sporting events.

 

[Bitanator]

My ass claps from the gas escaping usually after a meal at Denny's

 

[Ravijn]

We clap to turn off our televisions or lights.

 

[Cooper]

Usually if I hear people clapping at a restaurant, that means the waiter dropped a tray full of dishes.