This week’s syndicated Super-Couponing Tips column is entitled “Readers blast cheapskates.” Here’s an excerpt:
“Dear Jill,
“We frequent a counter-service burger place. After you order your hamburger and pick it up, you can head to a condiments bar where there are all kinds of things set out for you to add to the burger you have purchased: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, pickles, even things like bacon and fried onion straws.
“Several times when we’ve gone there for dinner, we have seen families come in and sit in the back. Mom will go up to the counter and ask for ‘extra plates.’ When the restaurant is busy, you can’t expect the kids at the counter to know who has already ordered and who hasn’t. Mom gets her extra plates and goes to her family’s table to give them to everyone. Then, they go to the condiments bar and make ‘free salads’ from the lettuce, tomato, cheese and bacon there. They eat their salads, toss the plates and walk out. “
Read this entire column at NWItimes.com.
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