"Dale P" > wrote in message
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> One couple wanted to steal the menu and have us all sign it for their
> anniversary dinner. They were hiding the menu under the table and being
> all stupid about it. The server than caught on and offered the menu as a
> memento of the evening. These were not especially fancy, costly menus.
>
> Dale P
I collect restaurant menus. It's fun

Your friend doesn't have to steal
them or have the server "catch on". Just ask and say she collects them.
Most restaurants will give them away.
Jill