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If You Ask The Question . . . Listen To The Answer!
By Tony Eldred

I've been doing the odd spot of dining out lately, mostly around the better budget-priced restaurants around my area. I like to find those places who can do it well for a reasonable cost. I’m looking for adequate decor, good service, good food and most importantly, a pleasant atmosphere. If they can do all of this for a reasonable price and still make a decent profit they have my professional admiration. They are managing well.

The problem with frequenting this type of establishment is that you then have a yardstick to measure all others against. All too often more ‘up-market’ establishments suffer in the comparison. An interesting moment comes when the maitre’d in one of these up-market places glides up to your table and asks, ‘Did you enjoy your meal this evening, Sir?’ I usually tell the truth. The reaction can be bizarre, to say the least.



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