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Thoughts on tipping...

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30A SkunkapeSkunky
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Two questions to throw out regarding tipping..and yes, I did my time in the restaurant and always tip, but...

What does everyone think about the common practice at counter service places giving you a credit card slip with a space for a tip? In other words, asking for a tip for somebody who does little more than take your order, and asking for it before any service is rendered?

And-I noticed one dining spot in SOWAL now adds 15% to your order for gratuity even if you are dining alone. You can tip more if you want, but you have no choice regarding the 15%. (Actually, 16%;-) ) What does everyone think about this?

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whitesandsBeach Lover
#52
thoughts on tipping...mmm...don't know for sure where the good doctor is coming from...we tip 20% here on top of 14% tax...here, as I said...we tip 20% when we're "away" on top of whatever tax is applicable.

My thoughts on tipping are that it is a shame that the wait staff isn't paid a living wage.
oli avatar
oliMr. Potato Head's worst nightmare
#53
Adding tips automaticly is illegal everyone does it [except the red bar] but illegal never the less
whitesandsBeach Lover
#54
I should have added to my previous post...do you know what it costs to serve a meal in a restaurant? The rent (if you don't "own" the establishment), the taxes, the chef and assistants, the wait staff, the linens, cutlery, china, FOOD, utilities, etc., etc.,...and on and on...I think it's surprising what is actually the profit on a meal in most cases/in most establishments. Really, when you think about it, you get quite a lot for your money, tip and all...oli, we love your place!
oli avatar
oliMr. Potato Head's worst nightmare
#55
I should have added to my previous post...do you know what it costs to serve a meal in a restaurant? The rent (if you don't "own" the establishment), the taxes, the chef and assistants, the wait staff, the linens, cutlery, china, FOOD, utilities, etc., etc.,...and on and on...I think it's surprising what is actually the profit on a meal in most cases/in most establishments. Really, when you think about it, you get quite a lot for your money, tip and all...oli, we love your place!

well said ,u are right you don't make much money on food but you do on the booze now........
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KurtAdmin
#56
well said ,u are right you don't make much money on food but you do on the booze now........

:drink:
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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#57
well said ,u are right you don't make much money on food but you do on the booze now........
Better stock up on the NewCastle this weekend. I don't want to be drinking horse ....;-)
whitesandsBeach Lover
#58
well said ,u are right you don't make much money on food but you do on the booze now........

I'll drink to that! 😀

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