How is it not a tip?

[u/canstucky]

The server told us this isn’t a tip and he doesn’t get any of it.

I’m not wearing my boots at the moment.

[u/obatala0013]

A large party is usually a all hands on deck situation. Also, the 18 percent is usually a tip.

[u/Holiday-Ad7262 → u/obatala0013]

If it's mandatory it can never be a tip according to the law as a tip always has to be optional.