Formal — to staff
Izakaya · Dining
You
すみません、お通しは断れますか？
すみません、おとおしはことわれますか？
Excuse me, can the appetizer/table charge be declined?
Romaji: Sumimasen, otōshi wa kotowaremasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Moushiwake gozaimasen, otōshi wa minasama ni onegai shiteorimasu.
Reply
申し訳ございません、お通しは皆様にお願いしております。
もうしわけございません、おとおしはみなさまにおねがいしております。
We apologize, but the appetizer/table charge is requested for all customers.
Gesture & etiquette
Polite slight bow, hands clasped.
In many establishments, otōshi cannot be declined as it's part of the service/table charge. It's best to accept it gracefully if declining is not an option.
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