[JohnZ]

This "stealing" behavior is certainly "out there". But people in this "try to get it free" group represent small fraction....very small fraction of our community. Most restauranteurs try to get to know their customers personally.....it helps to generate repeat business and to learn about how the business is doing, menu suggestions, service etc. The "get it free ploy" works a few times....but not forever....and a good restaurant is not going to go under soley because of this unfornunate but uncommon customer behavior.