The rip is that service charges tend to be higher than the tip. I’ve always worked to 10% all my life, or I’ll add 10% and then round up to a nice sounding number. This was even considered reasonable in a lot of US places back in the early 90’s, but these days restaurants typically set their service charges at 12.5% or higher.
That might be fine; if the service is actually good I won’t mind, but if it’s just half assed service and the food isn’t great then I’ll kick up a stink.
I mean, I probably won’t, but I’ll fantasise about doing it while in the shower for a few days after.
In the UK we tend not to tip if there’s a service charge.
If they add on a service charge at a bar. I always ask them to remove it. A service charge for me walking to the counter and ordering a drink… Really!
The rip is that service charges tend to be higher than the tip. I’ve always worked to 10% all my life, or I’ll add 10% and then round up to a nice sounding number. This was even considered reasonable in a lot of US places back in the early 90’s, but these days restaurants typically set their service charges at 12.5% or higher.
That might be fine; if the service is actually good I won’t mind, but if it’s just half assed service and the food isn’t great then I’ll kick up a stink.
I mean, I probably won’t, but I’ll fantasise about doing it while in the shower for a few days after.