The “simpas” are a controversial practice that has generated controversy in the field of hospitality. This term refers to the action of leaving a restaurant, bar or food establishment without paying the bill, thus leaving an outstanding debt.
He Rincón Parrandero restaurant, located in Tenerife, has been the victim of such an incident recently. In a post on its Facebook account, the restaurant denounced what happened: a family left without paying after having enjoyed a meal worth 41 euros, which included a bottle of wine.
The restaurant’s account describes how the family, who had a girl present, apparently took advantage of an oversight to leave the establishment without paying the bill. In its publication, Rincón Parrandero expresses its concern about what kind of teaching the girl is being given by witnessing and participating in this dishonest behavior.
The restaurant staff showed their indignation at this situation, especially since the Parrandero Corner It is a place where the children of the workers must also have their livelihood at the end of the month. The complaint on social networks was accompanied by photos of the family involved in the incident.
It has not been the only restaurant
Days later another restaurant denounced another ‘simpa’. El Rincón de Chasna, a well-known restaurant in Tenerife, has been the victim of a new incident of “simpas”. A couple, accompanied by a girl, enjoyed a hearty meal on the premises, racking up a bill of approximately 100 euros. According to the restaurant’s own testimony, the couple requested bottles of wine, a succulent T-bone steak, ice cream and even gin.
However, the problem arose at checkout. When the woman came over to order more drinks, they took advantage of that moment to leave without settling the bill. The most surprising and unfortunate thing is that they used the little girl to carry out this dishonest action.
From the Chasna’s Corner, have issued a call to the couple, giving them the opportunity to return and pay the outstanding bill. Otherwise, they threaten to make their identities public on social networks so that they assume the consequences of their actions. In addition, the restaurant has provided a description of the perpetrators of the “simpa,” hoping that the community will help identify them and take responsibility for their behavior.
