Alright, let’s talk about these here meal tickets, or whatever you call ’em. You know, the things you pay for before you even get to eatin’. Sounds kinda backwards, don’t it? But that’s how they do things now, I guess.
Now, first thing’s first, if you wanna get the most outta your money, you gotta be smart about when you go. Don’t go when everyone else and their brother is goin’. That’s just common sense. Go when it’s quieter, they call it “off-season” I think. Less folks, less waitin’, and maybe even cheaper prices, who knows.
- Go during off-season: Less people, more food for you. Simple as that.
- Look for the expensive stuff: If you paid already, don’t fill up on cheap bread, get the good stuff, the meat and such.
These tickets, they got different kinds, like “quick service” ones. I ain’t sure what all that means, but I reckon it’s like fast food tickets. They worth somethin’, but not as much as the other ones, the “table service” ones I think they call ‘em. Those are for when you sit down and they bring you your food. So, you gotta use those quick ones for the quick stuff, and save the good ones for a real meal.
And speakin’ of real meals, don’t be shy! Look at that menu real good. You already paid, right? So, find the stuff that costs the most. I ain’t talkin’ about fancy salads, I’m talkin’ about meat. Steak, chicken, fish, whatever they got. That’s where your money’s at. Don’t fill up on potatoes and bread, you can eat that stuff at home. You want the good stuff, the stuff that fills you up and keeps you goin’.
Now, sometimes, they might be slow bringin’ your food. That ain’t right, especially when you paid upfront. If they too slow, I reckon you should tell ‘em. Nicely, of course, but firm. You paid good money, you deserve good service. Don’t let ’em treat you like you ain’t nobody.
And here’s another thing, sometimes they give you a meal for free, a “comped” meal they call it. Maybe they messed up your order, maybe they just feelin’ generous. Whatever the reason, you still gotta tip. Yeah, even if it’s free. Fifteen or twenty percent they say. I don’t know about all that fancy math, but give ‘em somethin’. They workin’ hard, and they gotta eat too.
So, let’s sum it up, this “meal ticket” thing:
- Pay before you eat. Sounds crazy, but that’s the way it is.
- Go when it ain’t crowded. You get more for your money that way.
- Use the right tickets for the right food. Quick for quick, table for settin’ down.
- Eat the expensive stuff, the meat! Not the cheap fillers.
- If they’re slow, tell ’em. You paid, you deserve good service.
- Tip on free meals too. Be generous, they workin’ hard.
And one more thing, if they give you some fancy wine with that free meal, well, maybe you don’t gotta tip as much on that part. Wine ain’t food, and it already costs a fortune, I hear. But don’t be stingy, just be fair. That’s all there is to it.
So there you have it. That’s my take on these here meal tickets. Just use your common sense, don’t let ’em fool you, and you’ll get your money’s worth. And remember, eat the good stuff, the meat! You earned it.
