Restaurant Offers 15% Discount If You Pray Before Eating
Click here for reuse options!Mary’s Gourmet Diner has an official policy of giving diners a special savings if they “pray publicly” before chowing down. The restaurant has reportedly offered patrons the holy discount for four years.
Last week, Christian music radio station Z88.3, Orlando, Fla. uploaded a photo of the discounted receipt to Facebook, causing the news to go viral and generate controversy.
Nearly 10,000 people liked the post with believers and atheists offering either support or criticism of the practice.
“Did she pray for a discount,” quipped one commentator…
Restaurant manager Mary Haglund clarified the policy to Fox News. “It’s about the whole idea of gratitude,” she said. “It’s not a religious thing, it’s a spiritual thing.” If someone is seen “having a moment,” Ms. Haglun said, the customer gets a randomly-offered discount.
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RioBravoHombre August 4th, 2014 at 20:52
Praying….also known to thinking folk as “talking to yourself.”
RioBravoHombre August 4th, 2014 at 20:52
Praying….also known to thinking folk as “talking to yourself.”
William August 4th, 2014 at 21:27
Bring in a prayer rug and face Mecca, see what happens
Always Right August 4th, 2014 at 23:14
They can do that in a Muslim restaurant and see if they will give them a discount
CanterburyTom August 6th, 2014 at 09:50
Yeah, Pelosi will come down and wash their feet.
William August 6th, 2014 at 10:17
Better that than a lip lock
CanterburyTom August 6th, 2014 at 10:30
If you call that a lip-lock, you’re really missing out on the intimacy of wedded bliss.
William August 6th, 2014 at 10:36
Not getting enough attention today huh Skippy.
Here ya” go, some nice republic-porn.
Enjoy.
http://youtu.be/QRhDzpJV2TM
CanterburyTom August 6th, 2014 at 10:44
Hmmm, do you think two men embracing is porn? Careful, you’re treading on thin ice here. People here might think you’re intolerant.
William August 4th, 2014 at 21:27
Bring in a prayer rug and face Mecca, see what happens
Always Right August 4th, 2014 at 23:14
They can do that in a Muslim restaurant and see if they will give them a discount
CanterburyTom August 6th, 2014 at 09:50
Yeah, Pelosi will come down and wash their feet.
William August 6th, 2014 at 10:17
Better that than a lip lock
CanterburyTom August 6th, 2014 at 10:30
If you call that a lip-lock, you’re really missing out on the intimacy of wedded bliss.
William August 6th, 2014 at 10:36
Not getting enough attention today huh Skippy.
Here ya” go, some nice republic-porn.
Enjoy.
http://youtu.be/QRhDzpJV2TM
CanterburyTom August 6th, 2014 at 10:44
Hmmm, do you think two men embracing is porn? Careful, you’re treading on thin ice here. People here might think you’re intolerant.
William August 4th, 2014 at 21:31
I wonder what would happen. I mean you’d have to get a bunch of people.
http://youtu.be/6GkK8wS2WWc
William August 4th, 2014 at 21:31
I wonder what would happen. I mean you’d have to get a bunch of people.
http://youtu.be/6GkK8wS2WWc
Carla Akins August 4th, 2014 at 21:49
As an Atheist, I’m, all good with this. It’s not every time, just when the gesture strikes management or ownership worthy of a discount. If I owned an eatery I may choose to offer a discount for well behaved children or excellent table manners or extreme courtesy to the wait staff. They’re not denying service to anyone, just offering a discount for what they perceive to be good behavior. I think it’s sweet.
craig7120 August 4th, 2014 at 21:53
You’re a nice person
*many likes*
Carla Akins August 4th, 2014 at 21:59
Thanks, I try. (although some days are harder than others)
mmaynard119 August 4th, 2014 at 22:05
You seem nice. What are you doing here?
Carla Akins August 4th, 2014 at 22:19
I’m super mean in the local paper, I’m trying for balance.
mmaynard119 August 4th, 2014 at 22:35
You’re trying for balance and you’re going to go visit A-100? That’s like scheduling a trip to the Bates Hotel to take a shower.
tiredoftea August 4th, 2014 at 22:44
Oh, yeah! Easy for you to say with no restaurant!
Carla Akins August 5th, 2014 at 05:42
Its amazing what a good person I can be in a hypothetical.
Carla Akins August 4th, 2014 at 21:49
As an Atheist, I’m, all good with this. It’s not every time, just when the gesture strikes management or ownership worthy of a discount. If I owned an eatery I may choose to offer a discount for well behaved children or excellent table manners or extreme courtesy to the wait staff. They’re not denying service to anyone, just offering a discount for what they perceive to be good behavior. I think it’s sweet.
craig7120 August 4th, 2014 at 21:53
You’re a nice person
*many likes*
Carla Akins August 4th, 2014 at 21:59
Thanks, I try. (although some days are harder than others)
mmaynard119 August 4th, 2014 at 22:05
You seem nice. What are you doing here?
Carla Akins August 4th, 2014 at 22:19
I’m super mean in the local paper, I’m trying for balance.
mmaynard119 August 4th, 2014 at 22:35
You’re trying for balance and you’re going to go visit A-100? That’s like scheduling a trip to the Bates Hotel to take a shower.
tiredoftea August 4th, 2014 at 22:44
Oh, yeah! Easy for you to say with no restaurant!
Carla Akins August 5th, 2014 at 05:42
Its amazing what a good person I can be in a hypothetical.
mmaynard119 August 4th, 2014 at 22:04
They’re praying for Dean Smith’s return.
mmaynard119 August 4th, 2014 at 22:04
They’re praying for Dean Smith’s return.
tiredoftea August 4th, 2014 at 22:41
“If someone is seen “having a moment,” Ms. Haglun said, the customer gets a randomly-offered discount”, so the rest rooms have cameras?
tiredoftea August 4th, 2014 at 22:41
“If someone is seen “having a moment,” Ms. Haglun said, the customer gets a randomly-offered discount”, so the rest rooms have cameras?
CultOfTheCynic August 4th, 2014 at 23:07
Are they praying they survive the meal?
CultOfTheBean August 4th, 2014 at 23:07
Are they praying they survive the meal?
labman57 August 4th, 2014 at 23:41
“Dear Lord,
Please watch over me and ensure that I don’t suffer any gastro-intestinal ailments from the food served at this shady dining establishment.
Amen.
So do I get my 15% discount now?”
labman57 August 4th, 2014 at 23:41
“Dear Lord,
Please watch over me and ensure that I don’t suffer any gastro-intestinal ailments from the food served at this shady dining establishment.
Amen.
So do I get my 15% discount now?”
Kick Frenzy August 5th, 2014 at 00:39
*In the voice of Butthead*
Uh… I just had a special moment… in my pants. uh huh huh huh
*Voice of Beavis*
YEAH! mmhmm Now… heh… where’s my damn discount, hm? HMM?!?
I AM CORNHOLIO!
You’re pancakes… they are mine.
Kick Frenzy August 5th, 2014 at 00:39
*In the voice of Butthead*
Uh… I just had a special moment… in my pants. uh huh huh huh
*Voice of Beavis*
YEAH! mmhmm Now… heh… where’s my damn discount, hm? HMM?!?
I AM CORNHOLIO!
You’re pancakes… they are mine.
bpollen August 5th, 2014 at 05:36
Rub-a-dub-dub, thanks for the grub, Hail Satan!
Now, about that discount…
bpollen August 5th, 2014 at 05:36
Rub-a-dub-dub, thanks for the grub, Hail Satan!
Now, about that discount…