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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 4:17 pm
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Originally Posted by JumboJet
I really don't want to get into a tipping discussion here as a couple of peoples heads exploded during the last one but let me get this straight you would be okay with the place just charging the $23.50 instead of tipping the 3.50? The only difference I see is that you have flexibility under the tipping model, meaning you can reward the server with more $$ if they did an exceptional job or less $$ if the service was poor. Or are you upset that the menu said $20 and you have to pay 23.50? My theory is that people that are violently opposed to tipping have never worked for tips.

PS Our rate around here is 20%.
Yes , I like the price I see to be the price I pay. Having a price on a menu which is nowhere near the price that will need to be paid is ridiculous

If the going rate is 20% then include 20% - there is no way that I would pay 20%

Basic service should be included and tipping should only be there, if at all, to reward exceptional service - Going to a restaurant, service is a mandatory part of visit and should be part of price
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