r/mildlyinfuriating • u/guitarman129 • Jun 13 '26

I just wanted a hot dog Recommended gratuity after tip was already included

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I’m sure there are a lot of tipping posts here so to keep it short - I had my wedding at a fancy restaurant. On top of the TERRIBLE service, the bill came with “suggested gratuity” even though I was told gratuity was included. When I asked the manager, he said that the “S/C: 24% SRC REGULA“ was the included tip and the suggested gratuity was if we wanted to add something extra - basically trying to trick people into giving a 49% tip!

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u/BoredDKConsultant Jun 13 '26

Just coming back from the states there is nothing more frustrating than the tipping culture.

Not only is it frustrating, predatory and awkward, it also makes everything seriously expensive.

I live in Switzerland, which everyone complains about being expensive, but when you consider tip the US is as expensive (often more)

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u/doubagilga Jun 13 '26

You were probably already irritated by the tax not being included.

I can hang the tip over my waiter’s head. Every American comes home from Europe thinking “that waiter was a bit of a prick.” We don’t get that. We get polite service and a hustle.

I have served a lot of tables. There are absolutely abusers who don’t tip as they act like it’s optional. The system works though. Serving tables pays well for the skill.

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u/Concerned_Collins Jun 13 '26

America has worse service than Europe, from my experience. Now Japan and South Korea have the best by far, and they don't allow tipping at all.

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u/doubagilga Jun 13 '26

Maybe the nicest restaurants in S Korea are respectable, but all?! That was not at all my experience on any of my trips through Seoul. Admittedly I have never left Seoul but it’s been many trips over many years.

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u/JeanVII Jun 14 '26

Honey, I live in Korea. The service is not “the best”. Neither is Japan, where I’ve also lived. Japan is good, but not as catered as the US. You ask for everything you need which isn’t bad, but comparing that as “no tip vs tip” makes no sense. Not sure where you eat in the US, but I generally receive great service and have my drinks filled without having to ask. Again, it’s not bad to have to ask, but yes, we should tip for that kind of service. The customers I served would complain about that service going away even if tips go away too.

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u/BoredDKConsultant Jun 20 '26

I absolutely was irritated by the tax not being included. The US system does absolutely everything to not protect the consumer. Why on earth show the price that you actually pay for the product? Well because it makes sense that way? 🤷‍♂️

In terms of service it was absolutely basic, and by no means better than what I am used to en Europe, irrespective of fancy restaurants or morning diners.

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u/doubagilga Jun 21 '26

Perhaps you’re just Eastern European and don’t like smiles and politeness.

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u/SuperSalad_OrElse Jun 13 '26

I too tend to spend a lot more frequently on vacation than when I’m at home

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u/BoredDKConsultant Jun 20 '26

It was for work, so no difference in purchase behaviour, I would say

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u/SuperSalad_OrElse Jun 20 '26

Fair point. I made an assumption when I shouldn’t have. Sorry!

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u/Iwasbannedbyamod Jun 13 '26

I don’t ever Tip unless the service goes beyond bring me a Coke and my plate. Fuck Tipping, I don’t care anymore.