re: Tipping at restaurants

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For decent service 15% should be enough and it’s funny that they don’t include that.

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I worked in a few restaurants in college. I recall 15% being the expected norm for good service. Then over the years it bumps up to 18%, then 20% as being standard. I just don't get the justification. Prices are higher now, so your 15% is higher.

A nicer establishment with backup waiters and such....sure. You are getting a higher level of service. A coffee shop where you put the drink on a counter...nope.