Service Charge – what do you think of this? Is it an American way of life we have now adopted? Should there be Service Charge on restaurant bills, or should it be based on the type of restaurant? How much do you think the charge should be? It used to be 10%, now it is […]
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What do you do if you have the wrong bill or your bill is wrong? Would you even notice? In the last few weeks I have had several incorrect bills? I have been charged for beer I didn’t have, instead of a soft drink in a restaurant. I have been charged for service I didn’t
What do you do when you arrive at a hotel and it is not as expected? Do you complain? Or, does it depend on what is not as expected? Would you let something small go? Should hotels tell you if building work is taking place? Or, if the breakfast you are expecting is no longer
Covid is sort of lurking in the background now, but it is still there. How do you feel about it? If you book a theatre ticket and then have COVID, would you try and move the booking? What if you had passed the period by which you could exchange the ticket, felt fine but tested
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Do you ever arrive at a hotel and find it not as you expected? We recently arrived at a hotel only to find building work going on in two rooms opposite to us. Whilst it was only during the day, the noise was sometimes unbearable and there was constant noise from about 8:15am, not sure
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Summer and the good weather is just round the corner, but what about eating outdoors. Is this something you do? I have to be honest and say I don’t often eat outdoors, in England. The main reason is that smoking is allowed outdoors. The last thing I want with my meal is second hand smoke,
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Do you remember the days when you arrived at a hotel and there was a car park or even more importantly, it was free? I understand that hotels in city centres like London and New York don’t have car parks and that land is expensive. I am really not expecting to park my car at a
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We often go to the theatre and it seems that audience members using their phone/iPads in the theatre is more and more prevalent these days. It was always an issue but since the pandemic it has become a major issue. You have people recording the show and taking photos throughout the shows. The theatres reaction
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When you think of The Ivy, what do you think of? Do you think of a restaurant regularly used by celebrities, in Covent Garden, or do you think of a regular chain restaurant? The Ivy was and still is a celebrity dining hangout in Central London. I have seen many a celebrity going in and
What do you think about Themes in restaurants? Many restaurants use regular nights to attract customers. What do you think of them? From Pie & Mash Night and Steak Night in local pubs, Specialist nights in Fine Dining Restaurants, Beef Wellington Night, Chefs Menu, with or without Wine Pairings. There are also a variety of
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