At a group dinner in a restaurant, the Schnorrer knows how to handle himself He makes sure to be the last one to contribute to the bill once it comes. This is the equivalent of being the big blind in poker; being in the seat of power. He has gleaned from life experience that the last one who pays the bill is the one to count the money pile. More often than not, people over contribute. The $18 owed, turns into $20, the …

When the Schnorrer goes to an ice cream emporium, he instinctively understands that it may be worth his while to forgo his turn in line in order to be served by the plumpest counter person in the store.  The Schnorrer has gleaned from life experience that a chubby person serves ice cream to others as he would serve unto himself—large, overflowing scoops, extra whipped cream, more nuts and an auxiliary cherry or two.  To be an accomplished Schnorrer is to realize that character is destiny.
Who is the Schnorrer?
Who knows what …

Dear Schnorrer:
I went on a dinner date last night with this guy who I thought was a real mensch.. When the bill came, I noticed that the waiter had accidentally given us the wrong bill–it was half the price it should have been.  Before I could say a word, my date paid the bill and put on his jacket to leave.
What are you thoughts about this incident.  Should I see this guy again?
Thanks,
Rachel.
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Dear Rachel:
The scenario you described exemplifies one of the main principles of schnorring–CARPE SCHNORRUM–seize the opportunity to schnorr
When …

What’s a normal dinner out? An appetizer, an entree, maybe some drinks, and double that if you’re on a date. So why pay retail? With this simple guide to the all you can eat, stop noshing and start fressing like a schnorrer!
1) Be hungry
This goes without saying, right? But watch the buffet line — those folks who can only manage thirds or fourths, those are the chumps who stuffed themselves with Doritos on the way over. Eat a big, starchy breakfast, then just drink water the rest of the day. …

If there is one profession I envy, it is the food critic.  With one swish of their business card, they eat the finest food on the house.  Free lobster, steak, and the fancy sauces that accompany them.  Why go to school to become a doctor or lawyer,when all you get are high college bills?  A food critic on the other hand, no fancy degree needed for that, just an enjoyment of food.
Anybody can be a food critic.  Just print business cards off your computer, and wave that card around to the hostess and see what …

The Olive Garden tells us that when we are there, treat them like family.  In that case, I will eat as much as possible, argue with my waitress, and be sure to make my table area a mess.  While most of us may not be that extreme, here are some neat little tricks to treat the Olive Garden like family. 
If you are by yourself…
Well, you know how each main dish includes a soup or a salad and bread sticks? Order any dish and you get to select either soup or …

The Schnorrer is a master of turning a sows ear into a BLT.  Did you know that waiters at most restaurant chains are given the green light to give a free dessert if a customer is unhappy with his meal?   No need for pesky manager approval.  Ergo, at such establishments, the Schnorrer always finds something wrong with his meal and always complains about it,  thus copping a complementary dessert .  He turns undercooked steak into chocolate souffle,  dry fish into apple pie, and soggy french flies into pie a la …

By Ben
Never ever pay for extras when at a restaurant!  I happen to love peanut sauce with my pad tai, but so many places are just cheap.  They want to charge you extra for “extras”.  This includes peanut sauce, sauteed onions, extra salad dressing, tomato sauce, and many others.  Here is the way around it.
When you walk into the place and are ready to order, tell the staff that you want “the usual”.  At this point, they will look at you strangely, and rightfully so.  Who is this strange person …

When The Schnorrer enters a restaurant, he invariable insists on being seated near a window.  He knows that by sitting at a table exposed to the public eye, he will be assured of being served bigger portions of everything he orders—more meat in his stew, more wontons in his soup.   How does he come to this awareness?  The Shnorrer knows that the owner of a restaurant wants to attract people who walk past his establishment and that they will be enticed by portions that are beyond the dreams of gluttony.
Who …