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Default Surcharge (auto-tip) Yay? Nay?

On Sat, 02 Feb 2013 11:10:42 -0500, Dave Smith
> wrote:

> On 02/02/2013 10:47 AM, Gary wrote:
>
> > For example... say for a party of 2-3 people and the bill comes to $100.
> > Rather than pay $118, I will pay $125-130. We are talking a small
> > difference of 7-12 dollars extra here for a tip to help out a good waitress
> > who probably makes about $3 per hour plus tips.
> >
> > Your bill would be at least $118 (with an 18% tip). Will it kill you to add
> > a few more dollars and make someones day?

>
> Okay... turn it around..... if it is a small difference it shouldn't
> affect the server if you don't leave it.


It does when the server is paid only $3 an hour compared to your $30+
per hour.

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