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Does this extend to restraunts that now sneakily adding service charge onto a bill by default in order to prey on customers feelings of awkwardness? I always fi

• switch007 2y ago
  They've been doing that for a good 20 years at least. Might be more common but it's nothing new. I only say that not to correct you but just to say it's pretty common knowledge. It also has to be written on the menu. They do seem to be getting more reluctant and even sometimes angry when removing it though.
  • iamacyborg 2y ago
    In London it’s gotten significantly worse in recent years (post-Covid). Service charge used to be an exception only added to bills for large groups of diners, now they’re the rule.
    • pasc1878 2y ago
      But unlike in other countries that replaces a tip. My view was that previously large groups might not tip especially if splitting the bill but ones and twos would tip.
• rusk 2y ago
  Pretty standard in jurisdictions where tipping isn’t common, esp for larger groups. Usually noted on the menu but you can always decline if the hardworking minimum wage staff did not meet your satisfaction or if you can’t afford it.