Our fellow diners are not the only ones paying attention to his mode of dress.
The other diners were paying no attention to her.
Instead, diners can either earn free meals by doing volunteer work in the community or pay a suggested donation.
The restaurateur may get caught with his schedules down, but the diner still pays $150 for lunch.
Fritz's, the local hangout, lets diners pay for their meals on the honor system.
The diners, dressed except for the crew in their elaborate party best, paid little attention to the food.
Then there's the ever-expanding supper-club scene, where diners pay to eat at someone's home.
There is a small wine list, but diners may bring their own wine, and pay a $3 corkage charge.
Later, the diners will often pay with meal vouchers from their employer.
In the few restaurants where it is served in Japan, diners pay dearly.