Dave Smith wrote:
> George Leppla wrote:

>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Then... I make sure not to order anything more expensive then they do.
>
>
> That is the proper thing to do. When people take me out for meals I
> certainly would not be looking at the most expensive items or ordering
> extra courses and side dishes.


That's what most people would do, but unfortunately not all.

We have been to dinner with people who order every course on the menu,
particularly when someone else is picking up the check, then take half
(or more) home and enjoy it for lunch all the next week. And they
order all the a la carte extras. We try not to go out with these folk
more than once, but sometimes it is a business dinner and we have no choice.

gtloria p