Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2313526)

My wife and I went to Bonefish Grill on 466 for lunch and met a neighbor already seated so we joined her.

I told the waitress we were on separate tabs.

As requested, we receive separate bills. Our neighbor paid with cash plus one of those free $10 promo certificates.

Bonefish Grill honors military discounts and my wife and I are both 20+ year veterans. She returned with our credit card and told us that since “the table” used a gift certificate already we were ineligible to receive the customary military discount for our meal - only one discount to the same table regardless if on separate bills as a matter of “corporate policy”.

Sounded irrational to me but decided not to embarrass my wife, my neighbor or myself to call in a manager for a couple of bucks and let it go. But still…

My wife and I were dining together on a separate check, the neighbor paid her bill first while we waited to pay ours. Again, it just doesn’t make a bit of sense

What say ye??

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2313526)

My wife and I went to Bonefish Grill on 466 for lunch and met a neighbor already seated so we joined her.

I told the waitress we were on separate tabs.

As requested, we receive separate bills. Our neighbor paid with cash plus one of those free $10 promo certificates.

Bonefish Grill honors military discounts and my wife and I are both 20+ year veterans. She returned with our credit card and told us that since “the table” used a gift certificate already we were ineligible to receive the customary military discount for our meal - only one discount to the same table regardless if on separate bills as a matter of “corporate policy”.

Sounded irrational to me but decided not to embarrass my wife, my neighbor or myself to call in a manager for a couple of bucks and let it go. But still…

My wife and I were dining together on a separate check, the neighbor paid her bill first while we waited to pay ours. Again, it just doesn’t make a bit of sense

What say ye??

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2313526)

My wife and I went to Bonefish Grill on 466 for lunch and met a neighbor already seated so we joined her.

I told the waitress we were on separate tabs.

As requested, we receive separate bills. Our neighbor paid with cash plus one of those free $10 promo certificates.

Bonefish Grill honors military discounts and my wife and I are both 20+ year veterans. She returned with our credit card and told us that since “the table” used a gift certificate already we were ineligible to receive the customary military discount for our meal - only one discount to the same table regardless if on separate bills as a matter of “corporate policy”.

Sounded irrational to me but decided not to embarrass my wife, my neighbor or myself to call in a manager for a couple of bucks and let it go. But still…

My wife and I were dining together on a separate check, the neighbor paid her bill first while we waited to pay ours. Again, it just doesn’t make a bit of sense

What say ye??

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2313530)

I don't understand why asking for separate checks had anything to do with it. A lot of diners ask for separate checks. The restaurant only allows one discount per table to reduce their overall cost for discounts. Did it state that on the certificate?

Originally Posted by Girlcopper (Post 2313862)

Exactly. I personally can’t name one place that takes more than one coupon or discount per table no matter how many seperate checks you want. This is nothing new at all. And requesting to see a manager like someone else suggested will get you no where. It’s the policy of almost all restaurants.

Originally Posted by LarryTheBird (Post 2313548)

Walgreens does something similar, if you have a vendor coupon, they won't allow you to use your Walgreens rewards dollars.

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2313526)

My wife and I went to Bonefish Grill on 466 for lunch and met a neighbor already seated so we joined her.

I told the waitress we were on separate tabs.

As requested, we receive separate bills. Our neighbor paid with cash plus one of those free $10 promo certificates.

Bonefish Grill honors military discounts and my wife and I are both 20+ year veterans. She returned with our credit card and told us that since “the table” used a gift certificate already we were ineligible to receive the customary military discount for our meal - only one discount to the same table regardless if on separate bills as a matter of “corporate policy”.

Sounded irrational to me but decided not to embarrass my wife, my neighbor or myself to call in a manager for a couple of bucks and let it go. But still…

My wife and I were dining together on a separate check, the neighbor paid her bill first while we waited to pay ours. Again, it just doesn’t make a bit of sense


What say ye??

Originally Posted by mike234 (Post 2313859)

the villages is loaded with cheapskates.

Originally Posted by Topgun 1776 (Post 2313834)

Go see the mgr. Why do you need us to tell you that?

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2313526)

My wife and I went to Bonefish Grill on 466 for lunch and met a neighbor already seated so we joined her.

I told the waitress we were on separate tabs.

As requested, we receive separate bills. Our neighbor paid with cash plus one of those free $10 promo certificates.

Bonefish Grill honors military discounts and my wife and I are both 20+ year veterans. She returned with our credit card and told us that since “the table” used a gift certificate already we were ineligible to receive the customary military discount for our meal - only one discount to the same table regardless if on separate bills as a matter of “corporate policy”.

Sounded irrational to me but decided not to embarrass my wife, my neighbor or myself to call in a manager for a couple of bucks and let it go. But still…

My wife and I were dining together on a separate check, the neighbor paid her bill first while we waited to pay ours. Again, it just doesn’t make a bit of sense

What say ye??

Originally Posted by Villagesgal (Post 2313905)

So many missed the point. The coupon was used by their neighbor for her bill. They were a separate entity getting a separate check for their meals. They should have called a manager over and explained that they saw their neighbor sitting alone so joined her. They did not all 3 come together, it was a chance meeting. The manager would have given them their discount. We have done this with another couple and had no problem after calling the manager over, we both had coupons.
I agree with some posters re the military discount. I can see it for those who fought in wars or conflicts, but not for all military who chose their jobs, but that has nothing to do with anything, that business gives an across the board discount to military, so they qualified for it and should be given it.

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2313526)

My wife and I went to Bonefish Grill on 466 for lunch and met a neighbor already seated so we joined her.

I told the waitress we were on separate tabs.

As requested, we receive separate bills. Our neighbor paid with cash plus one of those free $10 promo certificates.

Bonefish Grill honors military discounts and my wife and I are both 20+ year veterans. She returned with our credit card and told us that since “the table” used a gift certificate already we were ineligible to receive the customary military discount for our meal - only one discount to the same table regardless if on separate bills as a matter of “corporate policy”.

Sounded irrational to me but decided not to embarrass my wife, my neighbor or myself to call in a manager for a couple of bucks and let it go. But still…

My wife and I were dining together on a separate check, the neighbor paid her bill first while we waited to pay ours. Again, it just doesn’t make a bit of sense

What say ye??

Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2313572)

When is this going to end? You're 20+ year veterans. You had a job for those 20+ years, which you got paid for, every month. In addition to getting paid for your job and free job training, you're getting lifetime health benefits, retirement benefits, plus educational benefits, PX shopping privileges, your own holiday and a myriad of other benefits.

Did you join the military, so you'd get discounted food for the rest of your life?

Didn't you get enough yet?

What about all the Firefighters out there? Police officers? Teachers? Sanitation workers? Doctors? What about them? Shouldn't they be getting discounts too?

Get an AARP Card. Most of the same business giving you a 10% "Military Discount", will give you the exact same discount, just for being old.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2313530)

I don't understand why asking for separate checks had anything to do with it. A lot of diners ask for separate checks. The restaurant only allows one discount per table to reduce their overall cost for discounts. Did it state that on the certificate?

Originally Posted by Proveone (Post 2313993)

Your response doesn't make sense. There were two different transactions for two different patrons. I would have left the table and gone to see the manager. Bad business policy.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2313580)

It's up to the business to provide voluntary discounts. I think they do it because they want to maintain good will with the community. It's an advertising gimmick. Most people over 55 and veterans do not really need the discounts as much as other people do.

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2313818)

I’ve got too much money in the bank to care

Originally Posted by HoosierPa (Post 2314129)

This is a 1st world problem

Originally Posted by Ele201 (Post 2313822)

I agree with everything you said in your post. A discount for being a veteran and a promo coupon or voucher are like apples and oranges. As it’s the restaurant’s corporate policy to offer military discounts to its customers, you and your wife should have received that discount — whether you’re dining at a table with other people, at the bar or wherever.

Having said that, I think you were correct in not making an issue out of it. After all, it’s just 10 percent off the check. So for example, $3 off a $30 check. But it’s the principle of the thing, just feels unfair. Btw Your neighbor got a pretty good deal though, a $10 coupon/voucher off of her lunch bill, so good for her.

By the way, Thank you for your service, your wife as well!

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2314134)

Well, that’s where I live so…

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2313526)

My wife and I went to Bonefish Grill on 466 for lunch and met a neighbor already seated so we joined her.

I told the waitress we were on separate tabs.

As requested, we receive separate bills. Our neighbor paid with cash plus one of those free $10 promo certificates.

Bonefish Grill honors military discounts and my wife and I are both 20+ year veterans. She returned with our credit card and told us that since “the table” used a gift certificate already we were ineligible to receive the customary military discount for our meal - only one discount to the same table regardless if on separate bills as a matter of “corporate policy”.

Sounded irrational to me but decided not to embarrass my wife, my neighbor or myself to call in a manager for a couple of bucks and let it go. But still…

My wife and I were dining together on a separate check, the neighbor paid her bill first while we waited to pay ours. Again, it just doesn’t make a bit of sense

What say ye??

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed (Post 2313526)

My wife and I went to Bonefish Grill on 466 for lunch and met a neighbor already seated so we joined her.

I told the waitress we were on separate tabs.

As requested, we receive separate bills. Our neighbor paid with cash plus one of those free $10 promo certificates.

Bonefish Grill honors military discounts and my wife and I are both 20+ year veterans. She returned with our credit card and told us that since “the table” used a gift certificate already we were ineligible to receive the customary military discount for our meal - only one discount to the same table regardless if on separate bills as a matter of “corporate policy”.

Sounded irrational to me but decided not to embarrass my wife, my neighbor or myself to call in a manager for a couple of bucks and let it go. But still…

My wife and I were dining together on a separate check, the neighbor paid her bill first while we waited to pay ours. Again, it just doesn’t make a bit of sense

What say ye??

Originally Posted by Eg_cruz (Post 2314251)

There are a few restaurants with this policy. I don’t agree with it but if you read the promo certificate it probably has it stated on it.

Originally Posted by HoosierPa (Post 2314129)

This is a 1st world problem

Originally Posted by npwalters (Post 2314393)

a bit off subject but this reminded me of an experience years ago.

I was on a business trip and 4 of us went out to dinner. We sat at a table for 4 in a restaurant that was almost empty. We asked the server for separate checks (since we were on per diem) and were told they would not do that and for us to split the bill between us.

It was late and we did not want to go to another restaurant so we did this to make a point. Each of us moved to a separate table. The server (and manager) thought this was OK and we each got our separate bill. Sometimes a policy overrides common sense.

Originally Posted by npwalters (Post 2314393)

a bit off subject but this reminded me of an experience years ago.

I was on a business trip and 4 of us went out to dinner. We sat at a table for 4 in a restaurant that was almost empty. We asked the server for separate checks (since we were on per diem) and were told they would not do that and for us to split the bill between us.

It was late and we did not want to go to another restaurant so we did this to make a point. Each of us moved to a separate table. The server (and manager) thought this was OK and we each got our separate bill. Sometimes a policy overrides common sense.

Originally Posted by LarryTheBird (Post 2313548)

Bonefish Grill may be remaned Bonehead Grill. That may be policy but it wasn't doing the customer right.

Walgreens does something similar, if you have a vendor coupon, they won't allow you to use your Walgreens rewards dollars.