• Rivalarrival@lemmy.today
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    1 year ago

    Look at how the tips were calculated. They were based on a bill of $95.65, the price of the meal before the service fee.

    This service fee allowed them to increase the price of the meal by 18% without increasing the calculated tip by 18%.

    They are stiffing their employees.

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      1 year ago

      Alternative option: the service fee is the tip because there’s no way I’m paying more than what’s on that bill.

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        1 year ago

        That just fucks over the waitstaff without harming the business at all.

        Best option is to walk out as soon as you see notice of a service fee. It should be printed on the menu or a sign posted on entry.