Comments on: Hidden Charges In Chinese Restaurants http://www.petertan.com/blog/2009/12/07/hidden-charges-in-chinese-restaurants/ Living One Day At A Time Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:42:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ciana http://www.petertan.com/blog/2009/12/07/hidden-charges-in-chinese-restaurants/comment-page-1/#comment-24541 Ciana Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:47:21 +0000 http://www.petertan.com/blog/?p=1357#comment-24541 My Mom would usually tell the cashier, "Look! We did not use the wet towels; it's still in the packing," and the latter would strike off that particular item. I'm not surprised if the items/dishes mentioned are not complimentary. The restaurants want to serve it and expect the customer to pay it, although if you can show proof that you didn't eat or use it, they'll gladly strike it off the bill. I agree with you, Peter. It's either we tell the servers "no" or choose not to use/eat the items/dishes provided. <strong>Peter: I usually tell the servers I do not need those extras. I just want to eat what I ordered, and nothing else.</strong> My Mom would usually tell the cashier, “Look! We did not use the wet towels; it’s still in the packing,” and the latter would strike off that particular item.

I’m not surprised if the items/dishes mentioned are not complimentary. The restaurants want to serve it and expect the customer to pay it, although if you can show proof that you didn’t eat or use it, they’ll gladly strike it off the bill.

I agree with you, Peter. It’s either we tell the servers “no” or choose not to use/eat the items/dishes provided.

Peter:
I usually tell the servers I do not need those extras. I just want to eat what I ordered, and nothing else.

]]> By: frostier http://www.petertan.com/blog/2009/12/07/hidden-charges-in-chinese-restaurants/comment-page-1/#comment-24540 frostier Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:14:24 +0000 http://www.petertan.com/blog/?p=1357#comment-24540 I agree with u bro. Last Saturday when I attended the wedding lunch, we been informed that the 2nd plate of peanuts does not come free. it comes with a price tag. Said that additional peanuts are chargeable. It meant for the waiters/waitresses commission/tips. <strong>Peter: Patrons should be given a choice whether to tip or not instead of quietly inserting that into the bill. What if the service was bad and I do not want to tip?</strong> I agree with u bro.

Last Saturday when I attended the wedding lunch, we been informed that the 2nd plate of peanuts does not come free. it comes with a price tag. Said that additional peanuts are chargeable. It meant for the waiters/waitresses commission/tips.

Peter:
Patrons should be given a choice whether to tip or not instead of quietly inserting that into the bill. What if the service was bad and I do not want to tip?

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