Went to a restaurant in LA today and when I got the check I noticed that it was a bit higher than it should be. Then I noticed this 18% service charge. So… We, as customers, need to help pay for their servers instead of the owners paying their servers a living wage. And on top of that they have suggested tip. I called bs on this. I will bet you that the servers do not see a dime of this 18% service charge. [deleted a word so it wasn’t a grammatical horror to read]

  • twistedtxb@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    That’s absolutely insane. I would let them know that it’s the last time I ever set foot in their establishment

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      1 year ago

      This would be one of those rare times where I would wish I had cash.

      I’d tip the staff directly, based on the original amount, then leave exactly the price of the ordered items, not including the service fee.

      Then I’d leave.