Final answer:
In a group of guests, the server should use certain methods to determine who will receive the check.
Step-by-step explanation:
In a group of guests, unless one of the guests has specifically asked for the check or it became obvious who would be paying when the orders were placed, the server should:
- present the check to the oldest person at the table
- place the check in the center of the table, face down
- simply ask, "Who gets the check?"
- just say, "When you are ready" and see who responds
The server should not assume who will be paying and should use one of these methods to determine who will receive the check.
Each method has its own cultural context and may differ depending on the country or region.