Why is it, tell me, why is it that the tables have to be sticky at almost every dining establishment??

How do you approach eating out? Or dining out, if you prefer. I am not referring to spending money or

You are thinking “I want to go out to dinner tonight”. So you do… and you find the best place. After you wait about 30 minutes you get seated. After you get seated you order your drink, your drink comes and you decide to lean in and tell your friend a funny joke. You then place your elbows on the table and that’s when it happens