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In the UK, we have had creeping adoption of US style tipping … 10-15 years ago, 5% cash tip was middle of the range to quite generous. Now 12.5% “discretionary”
by librasteve 2y ago
In the UK, we have had creeping adoption of US style tipping … 10-15 years ago, 5% cash tip was middle of the range to quite generous. Now 12.5% “discretionary” service charge is added to the card payment and you are made to feel like a pariah if you question this. It is a hidden price hike to the restaurant and doubtful the wait staff see more than a fraction. A dark pattern.
- danlugo92 2y agoI stopped going to places where they ask for tips. I also stopped going to places where it's expected to tip, like sit-down restaurants. I still go to diner-style places and franchises, in my country there's no tipping bs going on in those kind of places.