On the house

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Pro Tip 1/3

Hospitality Gesture

It's often used to show generosity by a business, especially in restaurants and bars. Slide

After we had dinner, the dessert was on the house as a kind gesture.

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Apology Token

Sometimes used to apologize for a mistake or inconvenience caused by the service provider. Slide

Our order was late, so the manager made the appetizers on the house.

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Customer Loyalty

Used to reward repeat customers or to encourage them to return. Slide

Thank you for dining with us often; tonight's meal is on the house!