Would you pay for free food?

[SapphosRock]

My favourite independent takeaway has started giving meals away for free with a 'suggested donation' rather than charging people.

Usually food is around £7 but when i went today I was told 'this food is a gift, if you want to pay then pay us whatever you feel.'

I paid the suggested donation but worried it will go bust! So wondering if in general people would pay?

Huh why

Id pay but what's the thinking behind them giving it away

Why are they doing that?

I've no idea why! I'm wondering if it's a tax thing. So if they're giving food away rather than charging they don't have to pay business rates or something.

Eh? Presumably there will be a queue a mile long once the news spreads. Is it some kind of advertising gimmick?

Yes I would pay a reasonable donation. Unless the owners have come into money and just want to treat everyone.

I hate stuff like that. Just tell me how much & I'll gladly pay. If it's done 'avoiding business rates' type thing -fine. Right now I'll pay you however you want it if oats your rent/feeds your kids... but don't leave me in the uncertainty void that is 'free but make a donation'

As it is I'm not buying takeaway, but I rarely did ore Covid, so they're not missing me! & the only place I bought takeaway from (Indian that is SO good, but carbs ) is & has been doing a roaring trade throughout.