In article .com>,
lazrowp > wrote:

> What if he did not banter and instead kept his mouth shut but delivered
> good sushi. Do you think it is important for sushi chefs to banter?

I do. I like hospitaliy, cordiality, amiable service personnel etc.

Do you think it's important to eat in silence?

--
"A Dictionary of Japanese Food, Ingredients & Culture" by Richard Hosking
(Tuttle, '97). All the hints one might need for exploring Japanese food.

"The Sake Handbook" by John Gaunter (Tuttle, '02). An excellent intro and
reference to sake.