When I am in a restaurant, no one wearing a military uniform pays for their meal.
I do it anonymously, and many times I find that others have beat me to the punch. sometimes, after I tell the waitress to bring me their bill without them knowing, the waitress tells me the management has decided to comp their meal.
Sorta shamed them into it. I love when they look around after the waitress tells them someone paid for their meal.
My wife is my partner in crime. It costs us some, but the ROI is terrific.
And don’t forget to tip the waitress for the extra meal and keeping a secret.
Bravo for you and Mrs e82. I do the same thing in restaurants; plus buy their coffees & pastry in convenience stores/delis. I’ve had as many as 3 other customers beg me to let them split the bill with me, anonymously at the register, and we always take good care of the waitress. I do the same for volunteer fire/police here in PA.