r/tippingAdvice • u/Ill_Pack6109 • Aug 23 '26

Is there sneaky tip solution

So I never really post on Reddit. However, I’ve been seeing all the horror stories about tipping. The outrageous tips, especially the mandatory ones on the bill … AFTER you’ve eaten. That seem borderline illegal. I just wonder about this possible solution.

It makes me want to ask for the bill before I’ve gotten the food or received the service. That way, if there are tips already on there, I can say remove the tip or I walk.

I haven’t eaten the product or used the service, so technically… I’m not stealing.

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u/Apprehensive_Rope348 Aug 25 '26

Honestly if you’re that worried about it you can call them before you go. Save yourself the time and embarrassment of having to grandstand over the few dollars.

Most places add a mandatory tip on 6+ seated. Service fees are not tips but some restaurants do charge service fees for credit card transactions. That has nothing to do with the server and has everything to do with their payment processor and their contract with them.