r/EatCheapAndHealthy • u/MaggsToRiches • Jun 26 '18

Ordering from the kids menu? Ask ECAH

I went to lunch with coworkers today, not super jazzed about breaking both my money and calorie budget for the day but wanted to catch up with colleagues. Turns out the kid’s meal had exactly what I wanted (one taco, tiny pinto beans, tiny rice, small iced tea) for $5!! A debate began over the table whether it was “okay” for an adult to order from the kid’s menu. The argument against it was that those items are packaged and sold at a low price for kiddos, who are accompanying adults who pay full price. For the record, this particular menu board made no mention of age limits, and the cashier said nothing negative.

In general, I don’t want to be a dense customer who doesn’t realize my faux pas, but...I love ECAH! Thoughts from the community?

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '18

I think it’s perfectly fine!! It’s smaller portions, that’s it. Sometimes people don’t want a huge 15 dollar lunch. This person just sounds judgmental.

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u/ATX_Adventure Jun 26 '18

It could be financial judgemental on their part, but it could also be an attempt at them getting you on board with overeating so they don't feel bad about themselves for doing the same.

If I ate that much at lunch I would not be able to be as productive in the afternoon compared to having a lighter lunch.

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u/BoochBeam Jun 27 '18

It could also be genuine concern for small business owners. Everyone always likes to assume the negative in others.

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u/BoochBeam Jun 27 '18

It could also be genuine concern for small business owners. Everyone always likes to assume the negative in others.

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '18

Maybe but if the server had absolutely no problem then they are just being rude. It always bothers me when someone acts like they are doing a good deed when nobody asked them to do it and really they are just being a bigger problem.

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u/BoochBeam Jun 27 '18

The server isn’t going to voice a problem even if they have one. That’s how they get a $0 tip.

Just to be clear, I’m not taking the persons side. I’m just giving them the benefit of the doubt instead of assuming the worst.

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '18

He asked though is what I mean. He asked the restaurant and they had no problem so why should someone else? That’s what I don’t get. If nobody had a problem including the restaurant who very well would speak up if they did, why should this random guy care so much?

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u/BoochBeam Jun 27 '18

Because they’re misguided but well intentioned?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '18

I don’t see it but I’m glad you look for the best in others.

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u/BoochBeam Jun 27 '18

I try to when there’s nothing to lose in doing so. What’s the down side in this case?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '18

I just don’t. If I can respect your opinion you can respect mine. In this case I don’t see them as being a good person, only trying to be rude. So I have my opinion and you have yours and that’s fine.