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Isn't the problem with offering eployee's friends a discount that this policy will be abused by the employees just looking for bigger tips.

I can just see it now: "Hey man, I'm gonna do you a favor and take 20% off your bill, if you see guids come over here just let him know you're my friend."

Also, don't restaurants rely on incredibly thin profit margins as it is?

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Yes, that and having any discounts available to bartenders just lets them abuse a lot they wouldnt otherwise be able to.