Dining Out At Events
I love eating good food at reasonable prices just as much as I love exploring. Often it takes as much time to find a 5-star restaurant with reasonable prices in the event area, as it does to plan the event. However, it's usually well worth the extra time. Feedback from many Fleas indicates that they really like this feature of the hikes.
One problem when eating out with a group is that each person needs to accurately figure out how much he/she owes including food, drinks, tax, and tip. No easy problem. So, here are some obvious guidelines. Feedback appreciated.
One, the minimum tip along with tax should be around 25% more. In Philly the tax is 8%; 17% is the tip. In PA outside Philly the tax is 6%, so 19% goes for the tip.
If your meal total is $12, then you owe at least 1/4 more, which is $3 for a total of $15. Make sure to add non-alcoholic drinks, which often cost $2, to the total.
Here's a brief list for those who need it.
Food Total-->What you owe for Food, Tax, and Tip
$8 -->$10;
$10-->$12.50;
$12-->$15;
$16-->$20;
$20-->$25.
These are minimums. For good service and good food, you might contribute a little more.
Two, bill shortages often involve expensive alcoholic drinks or a miscalculation by a flea or more likely by the restaurant. Fleas are pretty smart.
Table of Contents
| Page title | Most recent update | Last edited by |
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| Follow, Do Not Lead | January 15, 2012 10:02 PM | Sidney G |
| No-Show Policy | January 12, 2012 8:48 PM | Sidney G |
| Receive Zero Emails | January 30, 2012 10:44 AM | Sidney G |
| On The Trail Guidelines | December 20, 2011 1:08 PM | Sidney G |
| Is This Hike For You | August 10, 2011 4:31 PM | Sidney G |
| Plan An Extra Hour | May 17, 2011 4:48 PM | Sidney G |
| Ticks and Lyme Disease | August 11, 2011 11:56 AM | Sidney G |
| Background Photo Credits | May 28, 2011 2:01 AM | Bev E |
| Important Information About Each Hike | January 15, 2012 10:11 PM | Sidney G |
| RSVPing and Maybe Option | January 12, 2012 8:49 PM | Sidney G |
| Uploading Movies | December 20, 2011 12:50 PM | Sidney G |
| Winter Hiking | October 30, 2010 2:51 PM | Sidney G |
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