Dining Out Costs and Tipping Etiquette in Local Restaurants
A writer recalls a Middle West acquaintance who asked about dinner for four and was refused. The piece compares menu pricing in Southern California eateries with Hollywood spots, noting typical bills under $25 for two, and comments on drink prices and service tips. It argues tipping should reflect service quality, not a fixed percentage.
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Middle West
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Orange Counties
Pricey meals and tipping musings from a diner
A narrator recounts an uneven dining experience with a surly waiter and a total over fifteen dollars, noting an 11 cent tip and questioning fair wages. The piece contrasts greasy spoons with quality restaurants, weighs travel myths about first class costs, and recalls good meals under five dollars without alcohol, urging readers to compare menus and quality.
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