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The New York Post: Say hello to "tip creep": no, not the diner who stiffs the waiter on a gratuity, but the trend toward more generous tipping.
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The bill's sponsor, Rep. Christopher Blazejewski, says the legislation is modeled on similar laws in Massachusetts, California and New York, where employers must make it clear on customers' bills that the tacked-on fee isn't necessarily a gratuity.
(Blackberry Farm has a three-try rule. An employee may accept a gratuity on the third attempt).
Gather round while I tell you this unbelievable true story: When I took a taxi in Christchurch on a recent trip, the polite and friendly driver not only refused a gratuity, but insisted on knocking a few dollars off the bill because he had gone a slightly longer route by accident (even though I was clearly a tourists who wouldn't know the difference).
Furthermore, if you ever find a gratuity is included on the bill, you can refuse to pay it.
And with that final amuse bouche of sugar mouse and stuffed rat, I asked for the check, paid the obligatory 12.5percentt service charge, clicked the "no" button when Do You Want To Add A Gratuity? came up on the card machine regardless, and left the restaurant industry.
"The 20% Supplemental Charge appears as one amount on your bill, but represents both an Administrative Fee and a Gratuity".
In a city where taxicabs prompt passengers to tack on a 30 percent tip, the notion of turning down a gratuity sounds almost heretical.
A gratuity of 10percentt is suggested.
"Quality service is customarily acknowledged by a gratuity of 15-20 percent". 15-20 percent
Now, help is often just a gratuity away.
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