| [Rant] TGI Fridays charges for water. I sampled my Margarita. I'm not much of a drinker so the taste was a little strong for me.
I asked the waiter for some water.
He went to the POS machine, swiped his card, and put in a charge for the water, then filled the water glasses and brought them.
I told my friend: "He just charged us for water."
My friend said: "No. They wouldn't do that."
We finished our meal, the waiter arrived with the bill.
The waiter had the bill open and I could clearly see $37.+ when my friend asked: "You didn't charge us for the water, did you?"
The waiter immediately closed the bill as he assured us that the water was free. Then he said: "Excuse me, I have the wrong bill here."
He didn't have the wrong bill because there was no one else in the entire restaurant.
He went to the POS machine, made the correction, deleting the charge for water, and came back with a bill for $34.+.
$4.39 for a draft beer. $9.39 for a small Margarita(mostly ice), and $1~1.50 for water!
Man, I really hate getting ripped off! |
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 LazManPremium
join:2003-03-26
canada | Not that I agree, but I understand how some bean counter could justify charging...
The glass will need washing, there's a cost associated to that; there was likely ice, there's a cost involved in the production of that; there's labour to bring the glass of water to you, and remove it...
So, I can totally UNDERSTAND how charging for it would seem like a good idea... but I also think (and I owned a restaurant for a short while) that it's part of the cost of doing business, and should already be accounted for in the overhead, and invisible to the consumer... |
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 PoloDudePremium,VIP
join:2006-03-29
Northport, NY
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Re: [Rant] TGI Fridays charges for water. I agree, I would be pissed off if I got charged for tap water. Bottled or other fancy water is fine if they charge. I have never heard of being charged for tap before.
It is common for them not to bring a water unless you ask for it.
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 La LunaSurvived AshrafulPremium
join:2001-07-12
Warwick, NY
kudos:3 | reply to shorteyes
Gosh, what happened to that Margarita? I hope you didn't waste it......  |
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BobAccount deleted
join:2012-07-22
New Jersey | reply to shorteyes
I remember a restaurant in NYC with the following on the menu: quote:
Perrier (imported from France) $2.50
Tap water (imported from Delancey Street) Free
Gave me a chuckle. |
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 JohkalCool CatPremium,MVM
join:2002-11-13
Happy Valley
kudos:5 | reply to shorteyes
I find it hard to believe this is a supported policy. I've been going to Fridays before they even had the "Stripes" program & have never been charged for water in more than a dozen locations across the East Coast. |
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It depends on where you live. Some places have a water shortage (like so Cal) and many restaurants there try not to serve water if they can help it. Other places, like here, water is abundant and they'll bring you a gallon of it if you like.
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 bionicRodFunkier than a mohair disco ball.Premium
join:2009-07-06
united state
kudos:1 | reply to shorteyes
There's a local mom and pop bar/restaurant in a tiny town I used to live in that charges the same for water as they do for soda or tea (~$1.50). The Missus went there once. We asked the owner (a notoriously unfriendly guy) about it when we got our bill. He told us if we didn't like it we were free not to come back. We never went back. |
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 Fir_Na_TineGiggity GiggityPremium
join:2001-01-03
Sout Joisy | said by bionicRod:There's a local mom and pop bar/restaurant in a tiny town I used to live in that charges the same for water as they do for soda or tea (~$1.50). The Missus went there once. We asked the owner (a notoriously unfriendly guy) about it when we got our bill. He told us if we didn't like it we were free not to come back. We never went back.
Was it tap water or bottled? Its understandable to charge for bottled water but a tap water charge is ridiculous.
I went to a club one time and had a bit much to drink so I asked for a cup of water. They said $5 for a bottle of water. I still had my plastic cup and said just fill it with tap water. They refused. A lot of bars will give you free soda even if you had a bit too much.
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bionicRodFunkier than a mohair disco ball.Premium
join:2009-07-06
united state
kudos:1 | said by Fir_Na_Tine:said by bionicRod:There's a local mom and pop bar/restaurant in a tiny town I used to live in that charges the same for water as they do for soda or tea (~$1.50). The Missus went there once. We asked the owner (a notoriously unfriendly guy) about it when we got our bill. He told us if we didn't like it we were free not to come back. We never went back.
Was it tap water or bottled? Its understandable to charge for bottled water but a tap water charge is ridiculous. Just tap water. The guy is well known a grumpy old bastard but hey, his place his rules. It's one of those situations where I don't think he actually needs the money he makes there to survive; the customer is never right in his joint.  |
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This weekend, myself, my wife and our friend visited an Italian restaurant back in our home town. The bus boy kept my water glass full, but charged us $1.50 for six more slices of (really fucking good) bread. He even asked before bringing out the second plate.
Que, sera sera. |
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 AVDRespice, Adspice, ProspicePremium
join:2003-02-06
Onion, NJ
kudos:1 | reply to bionicRod
said by bionicRod:It's one of those situations where I don't think he actually needs the money he makes there to survive;
ahhhh... a numbers joint.
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 ilikemeI live in a van down by the river.Premium
join:2002-08-27
Denton, TX
kudos:1 | reply to shorteyes
I think that at least around here it is illegal and/or against health code to not provide tap water as an option upon request. It can also not be charged for. |
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KearnstdElf WizardPremium
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Mullica Hill, NJ | reply to Bob
said by Bob:I remember a restaurant in NYC with the following on the menu: quote:
Perrier (imported from France) $2.50
Tap water (imported from Delancey Street) Free
Gave me a chuckle. Ha.
In a way NYC water can claim to be imported from mountain springs. Their primary water supply is up in the Catskills.
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Sout Joisy | said by Kearnstd:said by Bob:I remember a restaurant in NYC with the following on the menu: quote:
Perrier (imported from France) $2.50
Tap water (imported from Delancey Street) Free
Gave me a chuckle. Ha. In a way NYC water can claim to be imported from mountain springs. Their primary water supply is up in the Catskills. You'll love this then.
»www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfPAjUvvnIc
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said by La Luna:Gosh, what happened to that Margarita? I hope you didn't waste it......
They should've called me. I love margaritas and would've drank it like a lush on two legs  .
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| There is no way I would pay for a glass of water ... Bottled water is a different story.
My opinion: Water (in a glass) should be complimentary (on the house).
The day people have to run to the bathroom and use the sink to fill a bottle with water will be a sad day.
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 pcdebbRIP dadkinsPremium
join:2000-12-03
Brandon, FL
kudos:5 | reply to shorteyes
dont add a lemon or sweetner or you could get charged for something else
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