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Originally Posted by nicole_burks
You aren't forced to pay a tip? 
I mean, we're not either, but they get really angry if we don't. |
No, no. I mean the 'service charge' that is added to the bill as part of the bill when presented. If you feel the service has been under standard, you are within your rights to have that service charge removed - or to not pay it. But if there has been good service, It's a ploy used by less honest restauranteurs - the service charge is meant to be passed onto the staff - some owners don't do that. Some, not all.....
Hence the reason that if I see such a charge - I will ask a staff member if they are given the 'service charge' into their tips jar..... if they say no, I won't pay the service charge on the bill...but will give it personally and in cash to the waiter/waitress.
Working with Joe Public in this line of work is a bloody thankless task - and often, the best tippers are those who either do work or have worked in these areas - that's why we know tips really do make up a lot of the wages.
When I did bar work / cocktail waitressing - my tips were always 2 to 3 times as much as my 'wages'. It's long hard hours for a pittance - so tips and good ones are needed.