The four and a quarter debacle

First I will say hello...hello! (this being my first post and all) On to the show.

We had already gone over the budget, and we knew that was going to happen because the raw total for the dinner was $20 so we knew tax and tip would put us over. I have worked in restaurants and bars, and while I like to tip the bartender even if they are kind enough to get me a water, under the circumstances I thought it fitting to use a little restraint. Normally I would have left the $5 and not thought much of it, but my mentality was that we were already going into debt on our $20 meal challenge. When Bunny says she was mortified, she means it. I almost gave in, but 20% tip on $21 and change is $4.20...I was actually over-tipping! (I can't wait to see what Bunny says a about that.) I think this experiment will open our eyes to the fact that these days we may be able to get one entree and and two coffees for $20...and pray they bring free bread.