Domo vs. arigato

Hello

Just wondering which word would be best to use at a restaurant when the waiter gives you your food.

I've mostly seen 'domo' being used, is this the more casual word? Would arigato(gozaimasu) be too formal?

Please enlighten me!

Thanks :)

"Domo" is like a friendly "Uh-huh!" or "Ta!" while "Arigato" is "Thank you," and "Arigato gozaimasu" would be "Thank you very much."

You could use either "domo" or "arigato." Adding "-gozaimasu" would be a bit too formal :)

You can say "domo" with a little bow to the waitress or you can say "itadakimasu" & separate the chop sticks & go for it, if you are hungry.

Digging in without saying any kind of thanks like "ay" above says would be somewhat rude - as if to say "Boy, was I made to wait for my food!" lol but some people might find it cute :)