On 25 Apr 2006, wrote:

"Madge O'Reene" wrote in message
ups.com...
Soft drinks in pubs and night clubs - they buy the stuff in bulk as
concentrate and mix it with carbonated water on site. A œ2.50 glass is
250ml and typically costs around 5p. Just as with the shop, you're
paying for the convenience.

...paying for the convenience - whether or not you use it.


I think one should also make some allowance for the fact that one is
paying for the premises: - tables, chairs, lighting, cleaning (er,
well), nice friendly staff (huh?) and all that sort of stuff.