'Getting your money's worth'

[managedmis]

Odd question, but what is the point in this?

DB said I wouldn't 'get my money's worth' at a buffet, because I don't eat huge amounts : but why is this a problem? I'd still enjoy the meal

They sometimes charge as if you eat a lot, so it would probably cost more than going to a normal restaurant. Plus it isn't as social as everyone is always getting up and down to go to the buffet. But if you like the food and are happy with the price, I don't see a problem.

I don't feel I get my money's worth at Brazilian steak places where they served you endless meat at the table, because I don't eat much and I don't like to have a lot of meat, little bits in a meal is fine, but I don't want loads of it, but they're expensive because they're priced for the 'eat lots of meat' people, so I don't feel I get my money's worth in those sorts of places, so would avoid them if possible.

Well surely everybody wants to get their money’s worth from any experience they pay for? Nobody wants to pay more than they feel an experience was worth.

In your brother’s case, he feels that he would be shortchanged if he paid “all you can eat” prices if he only planned to have a small meal. You obviously feel that your enjoyment of the meal (and therefore the value you are getting for your money) depends on other factors, perhaps decor, ambience, company etc.