Men who pay for what they eat will insist on gratifying their palates
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those who pay for their food will demand it tastes good to them.
- In plain terms
- Paying customers expect good food.
- What can you take from it?
- Payers expect value and quality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a meal worth the price?
- Do expectations improve quality?
Another view
Sometimes payers may demand more than value allows.
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