George Leppla wrote:

> And why did you choose THAT restaurant? If you knew they were going to
> "take advantage" of you. it would have been easier to choose a cheaper
> place. Obviously the price of the meal is important to you (she chose
> the "much more expensive" salad). If your relationship with her has a
> price tag, then take her to a place that fits the amount you are willing
> to spend.
>
> I'm thinking you went into this with a bad attitude and it became a
> self-fulfilling prophesy.

I'll piggy-back on my own reply.....

When I am invited out to a restaurant, I usually ask the host what
he/she is going to have as we all look over the menu. (What looks good
to you? What are you having? What is good here?)

Then... I make sure not to order anything more expensive then they do.

George L