You eat bachelor style! :) I also eat boring meals during the week because I live alone and it's difficult to make tasty dishes for only one person. So, I almost always make a turkey sandwich and eat canned soup. However, I really like to cook. You can become a good chef, it just takes practice. In America, waiters and waitresses mostly earn money from tips. It is is customary for Americans to tip 15 - 20% of the total bill. I know, I used to be a waitress at an Italian restaurant during university. :) I never understood tipping protocol in Russia. Is it common, how much tip do you usually leave for a waitress?