Re: How much should one beer at a Herndon restaurant cost?
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dont no nuttin
()
Date: October 14, 2011 04:33PM
Parched and Broke In Herndon Wrote:
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> Author's note: The following email was sent to
> the comments@ address of a popular Herndon chili
> house website. So far no response.
>
> Dear Sir or Madam:
>
> I am not the kind of person that generates
> correspondence to companies about service or
> experiences after patronizing an establishment,
> but yesterday's event did not meet my expectations
> as a customer. After a long day at work I decided
> to stop off at in Herndon. At around 4 pm I
> ordered a tall Sierra Nevada IPA from the bar.
> Generally speaking, while at a bar, one does not
> inquire into the price of beer or other cocktails.
> There is a certain presumption on what a beer
> will cost based on the establishment, location and
> other factors. Secondly, one may be cast in a
> certain light by others engaging in revelry.
> There may even be an argument with the statement
> that inquiring into the pricing of a refreshing
> afternoon palliative at a pub or taproom could be
> considered a social faux pas. An inquiry as such
> certainly will not endear one with, pardon my use
> of a common colloquialism, "da bitches".
> Considering these factors, I did not catechize the
> barkeep into providing a price list.
>
> The maiden's service was prompt and cheerful. I
> subsequently quaffed the brew with great delight.
> The temperature was ideal. It poured a medium
> golden yellow with a half finger head that melted
> to slight lacing. The aroma was a medium sweet
> malt and heavy citrus hops. Ah, but I digress
> with my encomium. At my predetermined departure
> time the barkeep presented the invoice for goods
> and services. I was quickly overcome by shock and
> awe that I had incurred a debt of seven dollars
> and ninety-nine cents for a single beer. I
> struggled to maintain my cool composure while I
> wondered how this could be possible. I discretely
> inquired into the accuracy of the accounting on my
> tab. The young lady confirmed that the amount I
> was in arrears was correctly enumerated.
> Surmising that the quickest method to remove this
> unexpected albatross from around my neck was to
> insert a crowbar into my billfold, I presented my
> attendant with ten smackeroos.
>
> To be pithy, I feel the enjoyment to pricing ratio
> f{:-) / $} exceeded accepted norms. I seek no
> redress since as the buyer, I must beware, but
> these circumstances have made me reconsider your
> establishment as a venue for after work
> indulgences.
>
> I hope this information proves helpful in
> maintaining or expanding your market share in your
> industry.
>
> Sincerely,
> A concerned patron
Well Hawt damn, we must got ourselves a damn foreigner speaking all that 1800's mambo jambo 'bout quaffin, and colloquialism. Hell this aint no down under shit. I bet this fool drinks his beer, with his pinky sticking out and his snooty nose all erect. I bet ya, this guys/womans asshole is tighter than frogs pussy!