Originally Posted by
SaltShaker
Of course, instead of shoving the waiter around and swearing at him (which I don't think I'd call "taking a stand"), the OP could have approached El Establo's manager and told him what happened, given them the opportunity to make it right. While I can understand the impulse to be physical, especially when tanked up on wine and pissed off, it might just be part of why we Americans have such a lousy reputation here (and other places). Seems like a better reaction if you don't get satisfaction approaching it civilly.
I have to agree. I think his reaction was quite extreme and think a civil approach first would have been in order. I don't know about Argentinian fakes but some in the US are very hard to spot if you are not looking closely at the bills. Perhaps the guy didn't even know they were fakes. I work part time in a bar and know that times when I am very busy, I don't take the time to look at the bills I have received. And yes, conterfeits have shown up in our restaurant.
Let me also add that if anyone came into the place I work and shoved any employee, they would find themselves in jail.
As for El Establo, I have nothing but good to say about the place. I ate there three times while I was in BsA and found both the food and service to be wonderful.