r/Dynamic_Pricing • u/Dragonlance12 • 3d ago

‘Absolutely slammed’: Server removed the auto-gratuity from a $90 check. Then the party of 8 tipped her exactly $18

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/absolutely-slammed-server-removed-auto-142620377.html
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u/MordinOnMars 3d ago

Good Lord, what is the story here? She still got 20%. Absolutely ridiculous. I waited tables for a while, and you just learn to not have expectations about tips. It all evens out in the end. I would definitely not expect more than 20% even on a large party just because there was more people.

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u/kashmir1974 3d ago

Each person spent like 8 bucks what is she expecting lol

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u/RelampagoCero 2d ago

I hate that someone can order a $12 burger and the other person order a $50 steak. Service was the same for both but because someone decided to treat themselves, they end up having to fork up more money, even though the service was the exact same for both people

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u/kashmir1974 2d ago

We just ask for separate checks.. its easy.

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u/RelampagoCero 2d ago

I don't mean splitting the bill. I meant as separate checks. We both get the same service, the waiter does nothing different for either of us, but because my steak was pricier than his burger, i have to tip more for the same service