Ditto to what GaKaye writes.

Maybe we're considered stuffy but Mamma always made sure we dressed for dinner. I've eaten in Simpson Bay in shorts but I ate quickly and left. For me ---not everyone---dinner should be a fine experience that takes it's time.

That brings to mind back in the late 70's Grand Case restaurants had only two seatings 7 & 9:30 and you were never pushed to leave. Can't be sure when it happened but that has changed. When I asked at one restaurant I was told Americans come eat fast leave and we're left with empty tables so now we serve anytime and the table turn-over make us more money.