Damn you have all kinds of issues ..... every thread you start is somthing negative ..... i like it

 

No way, I fed a puppy the other day. Didn't even know who's puppy it was. Just some random puppy. :-D

 

Dude, this one is SO simple, but you let it go. Just pleasantly tell each one after they order what their share is, and do they want to just give you cash or settle-up monday. I did it ONCE and have never had an issue since!

 

Best way to handle that next time is that if the limit is $60 per couple, purchase however many $60 gift certs before the dinner, and once everyone is seated, hand them out and have the waiter do seperate checks. See how many people order the steak and lobster then

 

If you can't afford to take your employees out to eat and let them choose what they want, instead of treating them like children, just don't take em out.

 

I would say the problem here is clearly the unappreciative employees, and not the boss.

 

Your employees completely disrespected you by doing that. Our office has the restaurant prepare a 4 item menu in the desired price range so that people have a selection and still stay within a reasonable budget. We make arrangements with the restaurant before as far as apetizers and desserts (no choice here). Our choices this year were two different chicken dishes, one seafood and pasta dish, one beef dish. Everyone had a good time with no complaints. Pardon the pun, food for thought.

 

Your employees completely disrespected you by doing that. Our office has the restaurant prepare a 4 item menu in the desired price range so that people have a selection and still stay within a reasonable budget. We make arrangements with the restaurant before as far as apetizers and desserts (no choice here). Our choices this year were two different chicken dishes, one seafood and pasta dish, one beef dish. Everyone had a good time with no complaints. Pardon the pun, food for thought.

THIS IS THE BEST SOLUTION TO the common problem.

I don't know about you but I am always mindful if someone is treating me to a meal unless they say "order whatever you want" I never order a more expensive meal than my host. same with drinks etc. etc.

 

If I worked for you, I'd got there an hour early, hit the bar! Just to get your tab started for you

 

If I worked for you, I'd got there an hour early, hit the bar! Just to get your tab started for you

You never would got to eat, you would been on your ass in floor drunk


hahahahahaha

 

420 .. Is right on with his suggestion...

 

You did the right thing.
Learn from this experience.
Next year NO party. Unfortunately others may suffer as well which is unfortunate.
If your employees are taking advantage of this situation, what is going on in the workplace? You may want to make sure everything is going according to your plans and not theirs, keep your eyes open.


Good luck.

 

You did the right thing.
Learn from this experience.
Next year NO party. Unfortunately others may suffer as well which is unfortunate.
If your employees are taking advantage of this situation, what is going on in the workplace? You may want to make sure everything is going according to your plans and not theirs, keep your eyes open.


Good luck.

I agree with you. Definitly something to work on for the new year.

 

If you want to see some amusing panic, wait until after everyone has ordered to hand out the gift certificates

 

Take the extra out there checks

 

I bet you didn't leave the suggested 300 dollar tip that you should have. 25 percent on partys of 8 or more.

 

I'm serious, nobody owes you anything dude. I know you are the type that looks at a glass half empty. But trust me, you will do better in life if you find Jesus and let go of the hate inside you. :smt052

 

Had a similar thing happen years ago ... the next year, I just ordered in Chinese

 

So just because your a tightwad and I like good food you owe me?

 

Wine taste on a beer budget...lol

 

First mistake is taking them somewhere that had $50-$60 menu items. You could tell some people 100 times that there is a $30 limit, some just don't get it and will take advantage

 

First mistake is taking them somewhere that had $50-$60 menu items.

Payin' attention, Toecutter?

 

Come on, Toecutter, I'm just rattlin your cage. I'm positive.

 

It's called "Trolling"

 

Seriously, they are like kids and if you give them options you should expect them to get out of line, unfortunatly.

 

Chuck E. Cheese next year

 

Damn 1% ers. LOL

Happened at my work once. Someone ordered surf and turf. The boss is looking over the bill and you suddenly hear him yell. "Who the fuck ordered the surf and turf". The guy was gone a few months later. Of course this was the X-mas lunch. We already has a X-mas party at a country club, a bonus check and a 401 contribution.

 

Damn 1% ers. LOL

Happened at my work once. Someone ordered surf and turf. The boss is looking over the bill and you suddenly hear him yell. "Who the fuck ordered the surf and turf". The guy was gone a few months later. Of course this was the X-mas lunch. We already has a X-mas party at a country club, a bonus check and a 401 contribution.

Did you really get banned for using Edelbrock heads?

 

take them to subway next year.

 

sounds like you blew it....no forward planning..you put urself in that situation.....

next year screw those ungrateful people who make ur business what it is today...SUCCESSFUL.....

the earlier suggestion sounds like a winner to me: "Our office has the restaurant prepare a 4 item menu in the desired price range so that people have a selection and still stay within a reasonable budget. We make arrangements with the restaurant before as far as apetizers and desserts (no choice here). Our choices this year were two different chicken dishes, one seafood and pasta dish, one beef dish. Everyone had a good time with no complaints."

try it..that way you can find something else to bitch about..grinch

 

I would have contaced the restaurant and had a menu in place at your price range.

 

That's total bs people never stop amazing me. Others had some good ideas it's sad people act this way.

 

You're the rich business owner, what's $1000 to you? Like others have said, next year have the restaurant make up menus for you with the Lobster and Ribeyes off it, or get a copy of the menu and do it yourself. Either way, they will bitch no matter what you do.

 

Rich? I'm not rich. I am just an employee like they are. Only difference is I have the "boss" title. All this money comes right out of my pocket.

 

give them the 60 dollars and call it a day.
plus you save on the stupid 25% tip..

 

It's a lose lose situation.