In a grocery story, one must pay for something before one consumes it. It's very easy to forget about something you intended to pay for, but forgot about -- stuff on the bottom of the cart, a pack of gum in the pocket, or a candy bar for the kids. The profit margin in grocery stores in very small, something like 3%. In a restaurant, the proprietor takes it on faith that customers will pay after eating, but you're usually in a somewhat confined, visible area, in view of other customers and restaurant staff. The best policy when shopping is to just go through the check-out line, pay for the item first, and preferably consume it outside the store to avoid any complications.
Is it okay to eat food in the supermarket that you intend to pay for?
In a grocery story, one must pay for something before one consumes it. It's very easy to forget about something you intended to pay for, but forgot about -- stuff on the bottom of the cart, a pack of gum in the pocket, or a candy bar for the kids. The profit margin in grocery stores in very small, something like 3%. In a restaurant, the proprietor takes it on faith that customers will pay after eating, but you're usually in a somewhat confined, visible area, in view of other customers and restaurant staff. The best policy when shopping is to just go through the check-out line, pay for the item first, and preferably consume it outside the store to avoid any complications.
Was Outside Magazine fair to Chattanooga?
Blaming a city for its history is like blaming someone for the wrong eye color.
Do you drink four or more sodas a day?
I'm afraid I do drink too many sodas, even if they are sugar-free and mostly caffeine-free. Have noticed a deterioration on my teeth from the acid.