re: Card readers at the table w/o receipt first

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I need to see an itemized bill and what’s on it first. Annoying.

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If you can't afford to go out to eat, don't.

Anytime you go to a business lunch or dinner, you need an itemized receipt. You can ask your waiter/waitress for that. I'm also sure there's a way to see it digitally so you can confirm everything you need to see. It's your fault if you skip through everything and click the first things you see without asking questions.

That being said, I'm not a fan of BS charges to bills. I remember distinctly during the middle of COVID when restaurants started opening back up, we went to a place in Austin that decided to charge us 5% for a "COVID supplies fee" and it was never mentioned to us at all. We ended up complaining to management about it because we felt it should be something to address to patrons before coming in. I don't think it would've stopped us from going, but it just seems stupid and shady to just throw that in there. I understand. Restaurants took a huge hit during COVID, but just raise the damn prices instead of throwing on fees on top of fees.

Same sentiment applies to business who charge extra for using a credit or debit card. Sorry I don't feel like carrying around a bunch of dirty cash and change around to pay my bills and I enjoy my credit points.