Punishment for theftPhoto:Shutterstock The campaign has paid off, but Moscow restaurants are unlikely to attempt a similar feat: the Russian capital is home to those who like to eat at the establishment's expense. The latest episode of the Infomania program, which will air on Wednesday at 00:30, is dedicated to the problems of the food industry. A seemingly prosperous man spends the entire evening ordering foie gras with truffles for his lady and generously treating her to French champagne, but at the crucial moment he suddenly fills the neighborhood with screams: he noticed a cockroach under the table and now refuses to pay. Another case: a large group of well-dressed and nice young people indulge in copious libations, but gradually disperse on business. When the waiter brings the bill, he realizes that the last member of the group has "stepped away for a minute." and now the table is completely empty. The most conscientious citizens assure the waiter that they simply forgot all the cash and credit cards at home, leave him a mobile phone or passport as collateral, and then return and pay. Others call friends and ask them to bring some money. Quite rarely, such people agree to wash the dishes or floors to pay off the debt for dinner. The especially enterprising promise good discounts on the installation of air conditioners or wholesale supply of alcohol on exclusive terms in exchange for money. Such situations have a very clear name among experienced restaurateurs - gastronomic theft. People who do not want to pay for food are to blame for the bankruptcy of every third establishment. However, the described cases are more typical of Western Europe. In Russia, freeloaders prefer to sincerely admit their insolvency and hope for the leniency of the management. Moreover, both expensive establishments and cafes that serve only . By the way, Forbes magazine has compiled a list of the best Russian restaurants in the world.
