That 18% surcharge is more than tips. Many places automatically add onto the bill when there are 6+ at a table. That’s dishonest, imo. Add in the filty germy hands of the employees and that’s why I rarely eat out. I made sirloin steaks last night at home with baked potatoes and salad. Total cost per serving less than $2.50 which Mr. b said was better than a steakhouse. Saved a boatload of $$$, didn’t have to get dressed, waste gas, waste 2 hours, and didn’t have to tip a tattooed and pierced server who didn’t do her/his/its job.
I refuse to go to Sam’s Club. Membership or surcharge. It’s the same thing. Why should I have to pay them for the privilege of taking my money? Sam’s could add a penny to each item and more than make up for membership costs while bringing in more customers.
A lot of people refuse to go to Sam’s Club.
Their CEO is a racist She upset a lot of people when she said she she wanted minority workers and suppliers and would discriminate against whites in running the company.
Yes she is an overweight female minority.
My hubby often praises my meals that way too :) He likes to eat out and I figured out shortly after we married that it's the service he likes. I started fixing his plate, putting it in front of him along with the beverage etc. He eats that up. It isn't any different to me than setting the table, putting all the food out, condiments drinks etc. This way I fix 2 salads if we need it, 2 dinner plates, 2 glasses of tea and usually dessert later in the living room. Six of one, half dozen of the other but a lot cheaper than dining out.
We married past 50, both remarriages so no kids at home to feed. I love to cook so I cook good. The thing that I hate about eating out is that 80-90% of the time I think my cooking is better than a restaurant. When we do have a meal that I enjoy as much or more than one I cook, I always wish I could tip the chef!