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Whoa. Just have water and you will be shocked at how low the bill is!!

- Submitted by CAROLEE1945 6/28/2011 in Saving Money | 8 Comments

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AMAS92568 6/28/2011 12:47:00 PM

This is one of the most practical pieces of advice I've seen on this board!

FELICIAKS 6/28/2011 8:19:00 AM

i also agree; I've always ordered water to save money, calories, and just don't need it!

SUNRISE14 7/14/2011 9:53:00 AM

MOOGIEBEE 7/2/2011 9:28:00 PM

I do this too... seems like it's becoming more common .. or I'm now going to restaurants where the waitstaff doesn't roll their eyes if you don't order a drink! I can never finish the cold drink anyway.

NANA717 6/30/2011 10:53:00 PM

I've always done this. Great advise!

LBLAIR7 6/29/2011 10:00:00 PM

yes...water and lemon or lime!

ESCHIWAL 6/29/2011 8:08:00 PM

We have also started doing this an ice tea at 2-3 dollars we have a family of 5, a beer 6-7 dollars, this cuts 10-20 off our bill

JOJOSZENT 6/28/2011 7:47:00 AM

I agree, I only order water with lemon wedge when I go out.

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