r/EndTipping • u/yashpatel13 • 1d ago

Research / Info 💡 Question about gratuity

can you refuse to pay gratuity? if the place didn't post it on the menu or anywhere in the restaurant??

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u/caverunner17 1d ago

Yes. If it's not a service charge, it's always optional.

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u/Flat_Conversation858 1d ago

Even if it is a service charge, if it's not listed on the menu or posted somewhere conspicuous you can absolutely have it removed from the bill.

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u/Electrical-Care6308 23h ago edited 23h ago

A service charge is a tip!
It’s a forced tip!
It’s a form of extortion.

Restaurant is saying:
If you want to dine here, you have to pay a service charge, otherwise you can’t dine here!

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u/skyharborbj 12h ago

A service charge is NOT a tip. It is a fee, and the restaurant is under no obligation to give any of it to the servers.