Presenting Groupon Voucher At Restaurant?

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  retiredfeline on 12/01/2014 - 18:21

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  Couldn't you get seated and excuse yourself to the powder room and then have a word with the staff on the way there? I think if presented before anything is ordered, it should be ok.

  Or better still tell the restaurant when you make the reservation?

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  Ughhh on 12/01/2014 - 18:23

  +1

  Or phone the restaurant and asked if they can offer you the same deal directly without Groupon.

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  tonka on 12/01/2014 - 18:50

  +1

  My experience when using these vouchers is that your service may not be as good.

  ie, it is assumed you won't tip so slow drinks service, slow to clear plates and take orders.
  You may be seated at the least preferred position. No view etc.
  The menu is often preset so you may have get in strife if your date wants something different.
  You may end up with a scene should your date want to send something back to kitchen.

  Not always the case but I have experienced these things.

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    Cyphar on 13/01/2014 - 00:45

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    It should be assumed you will never tip regardless of circumstance. Getting paid $20+ an hour doesnt entitle you to it

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    pjcook on 13/01/2014 - 09:38

    +3

    ANd considering this is Australia and you should only ever tip when you get truly excellent service this is the sort of attitude that proves the rule.

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  berger on 12/01/2014 - 20:14

  +1

  That's what I like about the Entertainment Book, present it when you pay your bill… Not when you arrive..

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  lakers1222 on 13/01/2014 - 08:14

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  I find that 90% of restaurants would provide less service and smaller portion sizes if you use a groupon voucher. I never tell them I have a voucher until right at the end. Sometimes they say the voucher is invalid because I didn't present it on arrival. In that case, I leave and then arrive again and then present the voucher upon entering the restaurant the second time

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  Peck on 13/01/2014 - 10:00

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  It is usually necessary to pre-book, to quote the voucher number over the phone, and to present the voucher upon arrival. Sometimes it limits the menu options. Often it includes a bottle of wine or 1 drink each. I have never experienced poor service, or small portions. And I always tip. I have never had a dining coupon that I have regretted. Not recommended for a romantic dinner unless you know each other very well, in which case just say to them "I saw this interesting coupon deal that I would like to try", and ask "what do you think?"

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  kwaker on 13/01/2014 - 10:01

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  Any man that i have been with that was too tight to pay for dinner usually loved the bargain hunter side in me and was impressed with my courage.

  He is a man - I hardly doubt he will care less about you using a voucher. Your hideing your true self. True men don't care about silly things like that.

  If you use groupon then you will get worse service. You could always explain when you book and arrange with them.

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  aripper on 13/01/2014 - 11:57

  +1

  Back in the 50's and 60's when I was dating, the man ALWAYS paid for everything. Seems things have changed, so voucher or not, you know what I would advise your young man should think. At last a free meal fellas….
  oops! a romantic dinner at no cast to the man…. illogical methinks!

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  goosegog on 13/01/2014 - 14:21

  We've had many fantastic meals through these coupons. I usually find they will ask for the coupon number at time of booking - so if you don't want to be seen handing the voucher over on the night, explain that on the phone & arrange where it can be done discreetly. I agree that he probably wouldn't care & be amazed at your skills to achieve a good deal - your ability to gain bargains will put you up at the top of the ladder in his estimations & make him think " this could be the lady for me " - if you want him to be the man for you of course! Don't ever forget that men ( god love their souls & their dirty socks & jocks) only ever want nurturing & change their Mum for a wife. They like to play at being the predominant person in a relationship but at the end of the day us females know who really rules the roost to keep a relationship running smoothly & happily.

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  sleet on 15/01/2014 - 14:54

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  Wanted to come back and say thanks to all the replies. Upon having a closer look at the comments and other threads I've decided to not get some of the groupon deals mainly because I don't want to be served differently. I was going to get the Kobe meal for 2 for $139? but I'll leave it.

  For the record, we've been going out for a few months. He's the man of the relationship but I'm also a man.

  He loves bargains as well, he's surprised at the stuff I get for the price, and definitely pays for probably 60-70% of the time we dine out. I thought it'd be nice to take him to somewhere better and pay from my pocket this time around.

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  snook on 17/01/2014 - 12:13

  My experience with Groupon vouchers is that the restaurant has a problem getting business for a reason and that's why they're using Groupon. Discounted or not, i want to enjoy the food i pay for and I can't recall one good experience with Groupon so I stay away.

  The Entertainment book is much better value if you like going out to eat. We have found some fantastic food in that book and have yet to be disappointed.

  And then there is the huge issue of being treated differently and that's undeniable.