Is a larger than standard tip expected when dining out on a holiday?
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up I would like to ask whether the standard tip amount in United States restaurants needs to be increased on these days.
Please note "needs" means "it is expected," not merely "it would be gracious."
I am sure it would be gracious, but that is not what I wish to ask.
Also: I heard some restaurants have prix fixe and/or auto-gratuity on these days. If auto-gratuity is included, is a further tip needed? (I saw a post somewhere from a self-professed ex-waiter that said yes, but that struck me as ridiculous--but maybe I am off base.)