Redwitch quote:
I also agree that tips should not be added to the credit card. You'd be surprised how often the server never sees that tip at all -- it is pocketed by the manager, who is also woefully underpaid (but still makes a lot more than the servers).
whoa! we had no idea!
when the server takes back the signed receipt indicating the added tip they can see the amount
seems like a savvy and deserving waitron would keep at least a rough mental tab on these and seek a fair remuneration.
There is an ongoing move to reform the tipping/tax situation which can be a cash cow for many 'lowly' wait staffers - many who are grinning all the way to the bank - most of which are piggy banks that the IRS never sees.
We are generous tippers but the tax thing and now this credit card tab thing are cause for concern
The tax dodge is also a huge cash cow for the resturanteurs, no?
L&L
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