It’s an easy mix-up, right? One minute you’re reaching for a refreshing drink, and the next, your toddler has taken a big gulp of your fruity cocktail. That’s what happened to little Mia, who took a swig of her mom’s drink and declared it tasted peculiar. But like any budding social butterfly, she kept sipping until her mother, Sarah, decided to investigate. “She was wobbling and giving kisses to everything in sight,” Sarah recounted. After a family dinner, they made a visit to the ER where it was confirmed that Mia had indeed consumed alcohol. Thankfully, she’s perfectly fine now, and a spokesperson from the restaurant has since issued an apology, even comping their meal—perhaps a preemptive move against potential legal issues? Either way, it got us thinking about other strategies parents might use to snag a free meal while out with their little ones.
Here are some lighthearted tactics that may help:
- Have your child tell the waiter that your house was recently engulfed in flames.
- Get your waiter to accidentally drop an F-bomb on Father’s Day.
- Stop by during the lunch rush so you’re forced to wait for a table.
- Confuse your server with a complex order, resulting in an assortment of incorrect dishes. Twice.
- Show up visibly pregnant—like, on-the-verge-of-giving-birth pregnant.
- Arrive at the restaurant in an altered state—like, really altered.
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In conclusion, while getting a free meal might be a little whimsical, it’s all in good fun and a way to navigate the sometimes chaotic world of dining out with kids. Who knows? You might just find a new go-to method for your next restaurant visit!