Putting it in my mouth

[brewer]

15$. Total bill was $50 for the two of us, mandatory 20% gratuity auto built in. 

(I usually tip 20% but hate being told I have to)

For many years I was on the receiving side of tips so I am a little over-generous, I think.

There is a local place that frequently sends me an email to order delivery with no delivery charge....I add at least that amt as a tip.

When I was in NC there was a Waffle House nearby where I ate three times (breakfast being my favorite food group).  I was feeling quite generous, the place was immaculately clean, the servers very nice, it was quiet during the times I went, and the food was good.  The servers probably missed me after I left as I was tipping about nearly 100% of the bill.

But the other day I got hit with an auto tip that I didn't know about and had also given a cash tip.  I'll not use that service again.

I, too, want the choice.

Normally I'll pay the bill with a credit card but tip in cash, it's a tax thing.