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RE: Can it be unethical to go for the buffet?
I love buffets because I love a variety of food. I've also been hit with the "let's split the bill" and have sometimes not so graciously declined the "deal" because of budget constraints or whatever reason.
Having been in the restaurant business with plenty of buffet style catering jobs, the overhead for the business owner is about the same. And after all the bills are paid really there is no profit in food to begin with. The money is in the drinks and the take home plates. So when it comes to buffets, enjoy. Eat up.
And if you're at a restaurant and people want to split the bill - consider splitting the food bill and letting the drinkers take care of their own tab.
Thank you @merej99, both for the up-vote and the interesting take on this matter. :c)
Ah yes. Establishments do tend to be less than subtle in their drinks prices That is a very good point.
I had not expected to hear that the overheads for two similarly thirsty but variously hungry persons would be that similar - but then again it is buffet. Again - thank you for weighing in. :cP
Oh and don't worry - I very much doubt that I'll stop enjoying buffets when I go in for such. :cP Good tip on separating food tabs from drinks tabs.
And its nice to see you! You've grown scarce. :c)