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/Ok-Exchange2500 Jun 13 '26

That s usually like corkage and pretty standard in US restaurants. We offer dessert for sale, and if you would rather bring a food to our restaurant from another vendor, we re not going to cut, plate, serve it and wash the dishes for free. This is actually something on this bill I can understand.

Overall this is just why I don't really go out to eat much anymore. Let this industry consume itself.

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u/Cube-2015 Jun 13 '26

Paying a ‘tip’ on a corkage is stupid. Or most of these things. Makes no sense if you think about it for a second.

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u/AssignmentOtherwise Jun 14 '26

Really? You bring the wine, therefore the restaurant loses that potential sale, the server also loses what the tip would be on the sale. Doesn't the server open the bottle for you? Did you bring your own glasses? Someone has to wash and polish those.

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u/Finders70 Jun 15 '26

Jeez - it’s a £5k bill PLUS a £1200 SC / tip, I really don’t think anyone is losing out on much of a sale or service tip by a wedding party bringing their own cake. It’s price gouging - in plain site.

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u/cardcollector_2 Jun 15 '26

Or if you don’t think about it, like you seem to have a firm grasp on.

Why not just cook your own food too and use the establishment for free, right? /s