Money Crashers

I enjoy eating as much as the next guy, and while going out to eat is a popular American pastime, waiting for your waiter to show up is not. Or the host. Or the food. Waiting, waiting, waiting: It doesn't make sense to me. So while I've seen plenty of tips to have a cheap restaurant experience...

Have you ever wondered why sometimes your server looks slightly annoyed when you tell them you're having water with your meal? Or that she is more worried about the level in your wine glass than you? Or why many restaurants went to free re-fills on soda a few years back without batting an eye?...