Dining with hidden charges, I also deserve tips and gratuity.
January 10th, 2008
A meal at a casual restaurant such as BJ’s or TGIFridays. Rowdy crowd. Good atmosphere. Drinks. Good times. Or… Perfect environment, stylish post-modern setting, jazzy lounge music and a fusion cuisine. Romantic dinner or first date. Whatever it is, as long as it is a meal that you are eating out, there is a hidden fee. Why is it restaurants are able to demand gratuity of service charges of 10%, 15% or even 20%? I believe in tipping and gratuity but does it not come at the performance of the server? If the server sucked, why do they deserve a tip? Similarly, what distinguishes the reason behind tipping? Typically you tip or offer gratuity to doorsmen at hotels, people that bring your luggage, cab drivers, strippers and bartenders just to name a few. But if society... Continue Reading...
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