Why restaurants place bottled water on your table without asking: Mumbai man's viral post explains

A Mumbai entrepreneur's observation about restaurants placing expensive bottled water on tables by default has sparked online debate. This practice, he argues, subtly influences customers to spend more by making it awkward to refuse or ask for cheaper options. While some defend it as a simple upsell, others criticize it as a deceptive tactic, particularly for tourists.

Why restaurants place bottled water on your table without asking: Mumbai man's viral post explains
A Mumbai entrepreneur's observation about restaurants placing expensive bottled water on tables by default has sparked online debate. This practice, he argues, subtly influences customers to spend more by making it awkward to refuse or ask for cheaper options. While some defend it as a simple upsell, others criticize it as a deceptive tactic, particularly for tourists.