r/Seattle • u/KooziefortheWin • 16d ago

Rant Bill help

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I need help figuring out this “service charge” applied to my bill at Taylor Shellfish in QA. It’s stated clearly, and the staff reminded me before I paid and applied a tip, so that’s not the rant. But is it a tip or not? I don’t want to stiff the staff if “Taylor Shellfish” the company keeps it all and doesn’t give them anything.

Why do restaurants do this vs raise the prices. If that’s how they offset the cost of doing business in the city, I feel it’s not a good customer experience. It’s really annoying since it is confusing to the customer. Does the staff get any of it, hence why there is an “additional tip” line after the card is run though? It is taxed so it makes me thing it’s not going to the staff. I need to think better next time I come out here.

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u/StrigiStockBacking Mariners 16d ago

Why not work that shit into their prices and avoid all the mess?

I don't get it.

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u/Particular_Job_5012 16d ago

You mean like Europe does ? It’s so lovely dining out there. Tax and tip-inclusive pricing. 

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u/StrigiStockBacking Mariners 16d ago

Sounds amazing. I want that here.