(July 12, 2024 at 7:43 am)brewer Wrote:(July 12, 2024 at 7:37 am)arewethereyet Wrote: 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.
I often do the same. I see the taxes taken out of the tips for our workers and think it kinda sucks. From food servers to hair stylists, I try to be sure to have a cash tip.