Serious question, can a simple compliment score you free dessert at a tourist restaurant?

I told the waiter I loved the local cuisine, and he brought out a bonus plate on the house. Is flattery the oldest budget hack in the book?

4 comments

4 Comments

sean513mo ago

Honestly that's just playing the game right there! I've tried the whole compliment thing before and it's a total roll of the dice. Sometimes you get a freebie, sometimes the waiter just nods and walks away. Feels like you caught someone on a good shift where they had extra dessert to spare. I wouldn't count on it as a real budget plan, but hey, free cake is free cake!

quinn_reed173mo ago

Wow I used to think that was just luck too, but getting a whole slice after complimenting the decor actually made me a believer.

the_margaret3mo ago

Sure, because compliments pay the bills.

mianelson2mo ago

Honestly used to think the same way as you. Figured it was all just random chance or a kitchen mistake. Then this one pizza place started hooking me up with extra garlic knots every single time I chatted with the guy at the counter. Not just a one time thing. Makes you realize some folks just appreciate a bit of friendly talk. It probably depends on the person working more than anything.