I agree it is a bad practice for the restaurant to do this. At one restaurant that I will not name, the owner instructs the staff to do the same. The staff reports they are not comfortable with the practice.
Where it becomes nasty is when you are taking people out to dinner and they do not know what they are getting into. Do you warn them. The owner I mention, offers cheese on the free side salad. The staff says, "Do you want cheese on your salad?" When the bill comes there is a three dollar charge. When you hear it mentioned to your guests, do you warn them of the scam. Everyone thinks it is a free option when the question is asked.
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