Tea ceremony presumably isn't about selling specifically (I don't know it's origins, but I'm guessing they're not 'sell tea'). The crepes thing is interesting

Tea ceremony presumably isn't about selling specifically (I don't know it's origins, but I'm guessing they're not 'sell tea'). The crepes thing is interesting to me -- would love to hear of earlier examples, or those from other cultures than UK -- as it turns cheap mass-produced (in house but pre-service) meal items into the highest priced item on the menu. I checked one of the YouTube examples and saw all other puddings (desserts) for £9 but crêpes suzette were £15. Sure it uses 5 minutes of a waiters time (min wage in UK ~60p for 5 minutes) but that's still an excellent markup, especially if a table of 4 have the crêpes and you prepare them together.