[npwalters]

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.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by HoosierPa

This is a 1st world problem

We, here in The Villages, live in a first world. I'm so tired of hearing that expression. We are all damned lucky to live in our first world so, yes, any first world problem, effects us.

Off my soap box now. Carry on.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by npwalters

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.

Reminds me of the diner scene from "Five Easy Pieces" with Jack Nicholson at his finest........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlwibCZbF8Y

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by npwalters

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.

Very strange policy

[bilcon]

Originally Posted by LarryTheBird

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.

That's different. One discount per person on the same purchase. No problem, but one discount per table? Seriously, I would have questioned that with the manager. Never mind being embarrassed with your neighbor.

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

FYI, here is what it says about the promo certificate on the Bonefish website:

"Not valid in conjunction with any other offer, discount or coupon."

I have not read the entire thread but will still offer my comments.

Thank you, Ed and Sandy for your service. Shame on you Bonefish. If the coupon said what is stated above, there is no implication that it is limited to one discount per table. At best it means only one discount per customer. I went to Bonefish last week with a group of four and I paid the bill and put out my AARP card and got that 10 % discount off the entire check with no question. I was the only AARP member. Would they only let one person claim a Military discount? I could picture a scenario where each party at the table received a promotional coupon and planned their event together because of the coupon.

[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

I have not read the entire thread but will still offer my comments.

Thank you, Ed and Sandy for your service. Shame on you Bonefish. If the coupon said what is stated above, there is no implication that it is limited to one discount per table. At best it means only one discount per customer. I went to Bonefish last week with a group of four and I paid the bill and put out my AARP card and got that 10 % discount off the entire check with no question. I was the only AARP member. Would they only let one person claim a Military discount? I could picture a scenario where each party at the table received a promotional coupon and planned their event together because of the coupon.

As a poster previously stated…tired of hearing its a first world problem…im tired of hearing thank you for yoir service.

Both are overused trite statements that are almost meaningless at this point.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

As a poster previously stated…tired of hearing its a first world problem…im tired of hearing thank you for yoir service.

Both are overused trite statements that are almost meaningless at this point.

Your irrelevance is duly noted.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

As a poster previously stated…tired of hearing its a first world problem…im tired of hearing thank you for yoir service.

Both are overused trite statements that are almost meaningless at this point.

Wow! And this from Captain Ketchup aka Admiral 'Tube Steak'!

[LeRoySmith]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

im tired of hearing thank you for yoir service.

We need HALAL now!

makes perfect sense

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

Excellent point by you sir

I alway tip based on the retail price not the discount price.

[bsloan1960]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

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

.

Who else "Should" is not part of this. The fact is that OP Does- NOW have that perk. Your opinion that OP doesn't deserve any perks beyond those you complained about doesn't change the fact that he has that perk and uses it when invited to do so. This issue is wheather or not the business was acting in good faith when it declined to give OP the perk it advertised.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by CarlR33

I alway tip based on the retail price not the discount price.

Agree
I’m one of those weirdos that still tips in cash....as long as it’s still circulating!

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

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”.

Its business, its not personal, save the coupon for next time.

If its printed or advertised and you missed it,
your expectations / interpretations / judgements don't matter, its business, its not personal, save the coupon for next time

now you know, you can deal with it.

you didn't know before, you didn't deal with it properly

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy

Its business, its not personal, save the coupon for next time.

If its printed or advertised and you missed it,
your expectations / interpretations / judgements don't matter, its business, its not personal, save the coupon for next time

now you know, you can deal with it.

you didn't know before, you didn't deal with it properly

Ok. A lot of folks missed the point. Those who read it carefully and did not have any predisposed biases on military service, coupons, discounts, etc. Probably got the total insanity of the policy. Even if I had known the policy before we sat down I would have still joined our neighbor for a meal. In any case it is a screwed up policy. Would prefer it if they gave no discount.