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Old 02-02-2025, 05:43 PM   #39
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Originally Posted by Descant View Post
And one who was upset because without prior arrangement, she brought her own birthday cake for desert and didn't think they should have charged a cutting fee. I understand tourists being unfamiliar, but locals should have some advance idea of what to expect. Sounds like things will be better in 2025.
I understand all the reasonable complaints above, even if I do not agree with the tenor. But we should stick to fair complaints...

It's almost always inappropriate to bring your own food to a restaurant, especially without prior discussion. It imposes a very real opportunity cost for the restaurant and the servers--their overhead and time are eaten up with no compensation. How would anyone anyone need to be told that? She should have thanked them and paid the fee with a smile
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