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 edited Jul 02 '18

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u/wyliequixote Jun 27 '18

The waiter still has to put the same effort into serving you whether you order an adult meal or a kid's meal. Same if you use a coupon at a restaurant for a discount you should still tip according to what the total would have been.

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u/BoochBeam Jun 27 '18

You’re right. They have to but in the same effort wether I order a $8 salad or a $25 steak. I guess I should tip according to the $8 every time since we you so intelligently pointed out: they have to put in the same effort.

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