Who knew FR was so full of occutards?
The restaurant needs to include the tip in the bill or STFU.
exactly, if its not part of the price, then it is optional
Think of your server as self-employed. You have the chance to pay them what you think they earn. It is the ultimate free-market capitalist system. If the restaurant includes the “tip” in the bill, you don’t have a say - you pay for lousy service just like you pay for excellent service...and what do you think will happen to the overall standard of service?
It is actually the occutard mentality that says, “include the tip in the bill and pay the server the same, regardless of the service they provide”.
So you’ve gone your whole life without tipping? Wow, I’m embarrassed for you. Most people in our society understand that you tip the waiter.
Back in the late 1990s when I was waiting tables I think I made $2.38/hour, which was the going rate in my state and much less than minimum wage. Like everyone else, I made my money through tips, not wage.
If you’re not going to tip, then I suggest you stick to drive-thru burger joints. That way you’re not unknowingly screwing someone out of their livelihood.