Raymond,
You make some good points and some not so good. I don't care to be labeled as 'cheap' when I order water with lemon (one slice only). Why should I order restaurant colored water (tea) when I don't want or enjoy it. I drink water with most meals at home with the exception of breakfast. There are those that will abuse anything always...restaurant dining is not exception. If you don't believe me about the abuses and are a golfer, just look around there. It is also one of the reasons for the Guest ID changes.
As people age, they tend to eat less. I know this is fast becoming a not so old community, but what is wrong with offering smaller portions as opposed to oversized portions? Keep the larger portions on the menu, but offer the others as well. Then if they order the larger portion items and share, charge them then.
On another note not based on any of your reply, in any event, I say to all...don't berate the servers about it. They just work there and don't deserve to take the flack. Unless it has to do with their performance, be nice to them.
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