Are restaurants conspiring to raise tipping

Not sure but I got to where I’m paying cash when picking up food now because of the requested tip on carry out orders.

An industry that struggles to retain employees tries new ways to put more money in employees pockets. Gee I hate the idea too. They already make hourly wages, why should we tip?

And are you aware of what's going on in the economy or did you think only food at the grocery store costs more now?

Seemed backwards. Usually the salad is over priced and the wings reasonably priced.

Right. One of the guys always pays in cash. Me and the other cat always use credit because it's quick and easy and I get my little 1% money back on the my card. I may switch to cash for meals to take control of this situation.

Also I'll stop eating at Acme. The food at Don's is better, and I like the staff more.

The dirtiest place for tipping is Texas De Brazil. They add grat before bringing the ticket out but don't show it on the receipt. I tipped 20% on top of the 18% grat and was PISSED. I got the entire bill back from my credit card.

You also have to watch the % and $ amount they suggest. The machines where you click 15% or whatever are probably safe, but the % you see does not have to match the $ amount they show in the software. I saw people post about they % not lining up with the $ amount so I started paying attention. I found two restaurants where the $ amount suggested was higher than the % they suggested. I also found one that was way under...

I generally tip on the service, how long I am tying up the table and how well they fill my drinks. If I don't get a refill your tip is going to suck. Keep my cup full at a reasonable rate and I will probably be pretty damn generous. If we are holding up your table talking and shite I will tip more. I won't reduce tip based on what the kitchen does, I have had meals comped where I left huge tips because the waitress was good, the kitchen just sucked.

I don’t care how much your meal costs. Don’t tip a waitress $2.60. Give her at least $5 if she’s waiting on you even if your bill is $10.

Thanks for the info Todd. Can I get a pic of the front and back of your credit card while you're at it.

I don't want to tell you what to do but you probably shouldn't post a picture of your reciept with your full name and payment info on a public forum.

I may sound like a cheapskate, but I look at how many tables a waiter is covering. 5 or 10 dollars a table can add up real fast. Next thing you know they will be making more than me per hour, and I make close to 30 dollars an hour now. Also, the establishment is another thing, if they are bringing out food taking orders is one thing, but if they are just refilling drinks and picking up empty plates that is another thing.

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IvarsRegular

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Not one single person told you that being a lifelong bartender would be lucrative. Stop believing everyone else needs to subsidize your terrible life decisions.