Source: BroBible
Summary
A Boston man, Jay, ordered a “market price” steak and lobster at a work dinner, not realizing the cost would be around $175 to $200. He was mortified when the bill arrived and admitted to being greedy. His boss took the heat for the expense, but Jay learned a valuable lesson about asking about prices before ordering.
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The habit gets a new name.
Jay’s “mistake” was ordering a $200 meal on his boss’s dime. He thought “order whatever you want” meant just that. The bill was a wake-up call. Now, he’s reminding everyone to ask about prices before ordering. Especially when it involves your job.
Market price is just a nice way of saying “we’ll charge you whatever we want.” Jay learned the hard way.
Being a good guest means asking questions, not just about the food, but about the price tag.
And, of course, there’s the internet, ready to do math and judge your food choices.
It’s all about etiquette, people.
The real lesson here? Don’t be like Jay, and ask about the price before you order.
Author: Evan Null
