I don’t patronize establishments that fail to meet my standards . As far as romance , I did without until my hubby came along , and now I try to make sure I don’t fall below his standards 😊.

I could probably tone down the not settling for less a bit because I can be overly stubborn about things and I feel like restaurants don't like me 😂

I quit my job because I was ashamed of working at such place. I was losing my self-respect for how we employees were treated there. I didn't complain as a newcomer first but when I saw that even women working for 8 years were treated the same I just saw no perspective. I don't even want to know what was happening there during the pandemic.

Will ask to remake it. Often I get a free meal without asking or at least a discount.

Only if it still is not made right afterwards will I decline it.

I don't consider it settling for less. Nothing is "precisely" as you might want. Same goes for dates. No one is perfect either.

You don’t.
This is why you go hungry and aren’t invited anywhere !

Life is largely about compromise.
Nothing in this life is ever as good as your imagination hopes it will be.

But that’s the difference between ideal and reality

I have high standards in my relationships. I will not tolerate disrespect of any kind. I'm a good friend but I will not be a doormat.

We tend to visit the places that take pride in their food and service

I wait for them.