true story.. several years ago, I witnessed this handled by a clever owner.. young kids, unruly with parents who let them do as they pleased... other patrons visibly bothered.. the owner quickly recruited two hard drinking lobsterman from the bar area, to ocupy the small table next to the young family..the obnoxious contest began.. the parents complained to the waittres about the very foul language. loud behaviour..(and aroma) of the fellows...the owner came over, and informed tham that other patrons had complained about the childrens noise & behaviour also...perhaps...all offending occupants should just leave?? kinda hard to argue when you make it obvious... (BTW.. the fisherman were allowed to resume their seats at the bar afterwords...)
Would you like to go to Chateau de Fancy Restaurant with us Saturday night? Yes that would be nice We want a quiet night so no kids allowed Oh , we want to bring the kids Sorry , no kids. Maybe we can go to Burger King with the kids another night. Too bad you can't make it Saturday. Bye!
Order the most expensive meals you want and then tell them that the tab will be split 6 ways, not 4, and that they have to pick up 4 portions. If they protest, or start with the "but they're just kids" speech, tell them that since they have come to (probably) every dinner with them that they will be considered part of the paying party.
kinda hard to argue when you make it obvious... (BTW.. the fisherman were allowed to resume their seats at the bar afterwords...)
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