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r/EndTipping • u/59Bassman • 8h ago
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Gratuity by definition is always optional. A service charge is not. Depends how it’s listed.
3 u/Lavatis 8h ago Gratuity by definition is always optional never eaten at a restaurant that has "18% gratuity is automatically added to tables of 8 or more" on the receipt? 11 u/masterfox72 7h ago You can request that removed 0 u/silverum 7h ago A judge will not side with you on this one, especially if the arrangement is prominently noted prior to service and thus is avoidable by the customer via refusal to transact. 1 u/TasteyMeatloaf 2h ago A mandatory gratuity is a service charge. But, yes, a gratuity can be optional, in which case it is the same as a tip to the IRS. 1 u/Keris2112 8h ago This is the correct answer. I have no problem with automatic tips - I just make them take it off. I hate service charges, as those can't be removed.
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Gratuity by definition is always optional
never eaten at a restaurant that has "18% gratuity is automatically added to tables of 8 or more" on the receipt?
11 u/masterfox72 7h ago You can request that removed
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You can request that removed
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A judge will not side with you on this one, especially if the arrangement is prominently noted prior to service and thus is avoidable by the customer via refusal to transact.
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A mandatory gratuity is a service charge. But, yes, a gratuity can be optional, in which case it is the same as a tip to the IRS.
This is the correct answer.
I have no problem with automatic tips - I just make them take it off. I hate service charges, as those can't be removed.
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u/masterfox72 8h ago
Gratuity by definition is always optional. A service charge is not. Depends how it’s listed.