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Even the most carefully-planned proposals can falter when executed in the chaotic, unpredictable environment of a restaurant.We spoke with chefs, servers and people who've been proposed to in restaurants to compile this list of seven things you should know if you're planning on.

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popping the question over dinner... Do not propose at the beginning of the meal.A server at an upscale NYC restaurant says she's never seen anyone flip a table, get slapped or say "no" during a proposal, but she has witnessed egregious miscalculations, especially when it comes to timing.. "We knew there was going to be a proposal because he told us when he made the reservation," she says.

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"He ordered a. bottle of Champagne.and a bunch of food off the bat.

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Before the snacks even hit their table —.

It was very emotional; everyone clapped and cheered.Kitchen appliances can account for a significant portion of your monthly energy bill, so more energy-efficient models have become increasingly popular over the past several years.

It used to be that increased energy efficiency was a luxury, but it has become much more common as a standard for many brands.. Energy Star.is a government program run through the Environmental Protection Agency that creates efficiency standards.

An appliance with the Energy Star logo has been independently certified to meet the criteria, and it may be eligible for state and local tax credits.Energy Star certification doesn't necessarily mean an appliance is.