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Old Jul 19, 2017 | 6:30 am
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Often1
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I try to figure out what the cash cost of the meal is and leave a standard 20% tip. Maybe a bit less if it's a buffet, but $2-3 seems reasonable.

Sort of same thing as an airport lounge where the drinks are included.

You can way over-complicate the analysis, but in the end, you are getting a breakfast for $3.
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