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18% gratuity at Boutin's for 6 or more
Posted on 5/27/11 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 5/27/11 at 1:50 pm
WTF?!? Trust me, I am a GREAT tipper. I leave 15% for so-so service. Typically over 20%. But that is my choice to leave it. 18% mandatory is a tax, not a gratuity. frick that. I was planning on meeting a group of 10 tonight to say good-bye to a friend that is moving, but I feel like asking to go somewhere else.
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Posted on 5/27/11 at 1:50 pm to sonusfaber
Welcome to 2011.
Posted on 5/27/11 at 1:52 pm to Degas
yikes....Boutins
Posted on 5/27/11 at 1:53 pm to sonusfaber
Places have been doing this since the 90's FWIW.
Posted on 5/27/11 at 1:54 pm to sonusfaber
Only thing I hate about it is that once the tip has been determined ahead of time you can generally expect pretty shitty service.
Posted on 5/27/11 at 1:57 pm to sonusfaber
quote:That's the policy at most places for groups of 6 or more. Why were y'all going there anyway?
sonusfaber
Posted on 5/27/11 at 1:59 pm to sonusfaber
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I feel like asking to go somewhere else.
That "somewhere else" will more than likely add gratuity as well.
quote:
expect pretty shitty service
Where do you eat? Stella grats my parties of only five or more 20% and I get great service.
Posted on 5/27/11 at 1:59 pm to sonusfaber
quote:
WTF?!? Trust me, I am a GREAT tipper. I leave 15% for so-so service. Typically over 20%. But that is my choice to leave it. 18% mandatory is a tax, not a gratuity. frick that. I was planning on meeting a group of 10 tonight to say good-bye to a friend that is moving, but I feel like asking to go somewhere else.
Boutin's sucks on many more levels than just an automatic 18% gratuity policy. Believe me.
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:04 pm to sonusfaber
quote:
WTF?!? Trust me, I am a GREAT tipper. I leave 15% for so-so service. Typically over 20%. But that is my choice to leave it. 18% mandatory is a tax, not a gratuity. frick that. I was planning on meeting a group of 10 tonight to say good-bye to a friend that is moving, but I feel like asking to go somewhere else.
Ummmm...
Is this really a new concept to you?
Because, like, EVERY restaurant basically does that.
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:09 pm to Degas
quote:
Where do you eat? Stella grats my parties of only five or more 20% and I get great service.
Yea because when I eat in party of 6 or more its ALWAYS at a place like Stella!
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:16 pm to Catman88
I've never had a problem with service when a gratuity has been added.
Anyone has the option of declining that gratuity or merely reducing it. This isn't a legal contract that's set in stone.
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:22 pm to sonusfaber
Last time I went to Boutin's it was the WORST service ever. I felt like it was because the server didn't have to worry about the tip. She was terrible. We ended up tipping the host twenty five dollars because she took care of us more than our "server" did. I will NEVER go there again.
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:28 pm to Degas
quote:
Anyone has the option of declining that gratuity or merely reducing it. This isn't a legal contract that's set in stone.
You sure??
College students arrested for not paying tip
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:31 pm to sonusfaber
18% is the new standard
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:33 pm to Catman88
I remember that article. The question is, what was the ruling on that court case?
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:35 pm to Degas
quote:
Anyone has the option of declining that gratuity or merely reducing it. This isn't a legal contract that's set in stone.
Would depend on the language used. If it is properly worded and the diner is or should be aware of the policy, it's a contract.
This post was edited on 5/27/11 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:36 pm to OTIS2
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If it is properly worded...it's a contract.
The menu may also say "grilled to perfection". Does that mean we can sue if it's not?
This post was edited on 5/27/11 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:40 pm to Degas
Yes.That would be the basis for the reconventional demand.
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:40 pm to Degas
So you are saying that if a steak costs $26 on the menu I can tell the restaurant Im going to pay them $16 for it and they have to deal with it?
Regardless of the ruling if you get handcuffed and taken to jail for 16 dollars YOU LOSE!
Regardless of the ruling if you get handcuffed and taken to jail for 16 dollars YOU LOSE!
Posted on 5/27/11 at 2:55 pm to sonusfaber
When places say they "reserve the option" to do this on parties of 6 or more and DON'T do it, I always make it a point to try to see that they get closer to 25% in tip (provided the service was good).
However, if they automatically add the 18% on a party of six, I make it a point not to leave a dime over it.
I just don't like someone assuming I might cheap out on them.
However, if they automatically add the 18% on a party of six, I make it a point not to leave a dime over it.
I just don't like someone assuming I might cheap out on them.
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