Hmmm...I'll have to take that one up w/ Mr. Ex...I don't know what his place's policy is, but it sounds like a good idea to have your drinks free. Sorry, but I don't think you should eat for free, though. That would be something you should take up w/ your dinner companions. :)
"That would be something you should take up w/ your dinner companions. :)"
That's true. Most bars do let me drink freebie Pepsi, and a couple of the bartenders who knew me from my drinking days do give me a break on the food. Think I'll take that up with the drinkers that I drive around next time.
In places that didn't take care of the DDs, our group would. Since several people were not participating in alcohol consumption, so that the rest of us safely culd, we just all assumed the responsibility of paying the tabs of the DDs. It sure is a lot cheaper paying for a couple extra burgers or whatever than it is to deal with the costs of a DUI.
Yup, I think that's all around the best way to go. After all, your DD may save your life or the life of someone else. It's a lot cheaper (and a great way to say thanks) to pay for the DD's meal. I know that I always have, and have had the favor returned when I was the DD. Everyone leaves happy, and no one ends up in the clink (or worse) for a DUI.