What happens when you don't have money to pay for your food at a restaurant?

Question

Do they actually make you wash dishes or what?

Answer 1

You are sent to the slammer for six years, you don't get two hundred dollars, and you don't get to pass "GO".

Answer 2

they call the cops and u get charged for theft

Answer 3

no u have they give u up to like this date and then  u have to pay it if not they call the police and send them to ur house and get u arrested . trust me i used to work at olive garden.

Answer 4

lol just run!

Answer 5

20 years ago, bums and people who didn't have money might OFFER to wash dishes in exchange for a meal.  They would ask at the kitchen door, and eat after they'd worked.

These days, you would explain to the manager that you were short of cash.  They will often agree to keep your drivers licence or another form of ID until you have a chance to go home and return with the payment.

Failing to pay for the meal entirely (dine-and-dash or not returning with the money) is THEFT.  Some restaurants will file theft charges with the police, others write it off, but will have the staff that recognizes you watch for you.

The reason they DON'T let you wash dishes to work off the meal is all about insurance.  They are legally not allowed to have workers that aren't on the payroll (working, getting paid, paying taxes).  If you were injured or broke something while you were in the kitchen, their insurance would have to pay -- which is a huge amount of paperwork and affects their insurance coverage.  Or, you could sue!  Few businesses will take that risk for the cost of a meal.

Answer 6

Haha I don't know. I hear that's what they make you do. But I think thats sort of an urban legend. Usually the people who don't have enough to cover the bill just dash on out before the waiter comes back.

Answer 7

If you have anything of value with you, try to talk to the restaurant manager or owner. Tell him your predicament and offer to leave your watch, ring, picture ID and tell him you forgot your wallet and you will just go home and get your wallet. It sure is embarrassing but at least you have a way out in stead of going to jail for misdemeanor.. Be sincere and honest. Most restaurant will oblige you and tell you to go and get the money. If it so happen that the restaurant is busy  he might ask you help out for a few hours as payment.

Answer 8

They call the cops...the old days are over.

Answer 9

If your lucky you get to load the dishwasher.

Some give you an option of handing over your drivers license or they call the cops for theft.

If your lucky and young, they will call your parents or throw you out with instruction to never return or else you'll go to jail for trespass.

Answer 10

I dont know. But thats a good question.

Answer 11

Nothing happens, it's really the coolest thing and not many people know about it.  They actually tell you to come back soon.  Try it.

Answer 12

RUN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...  seriously always make sure you have the money or your credit card is up to date and paid.