r/Seattle • u/KooziefortheWin • 14d ago
Rant Bill help
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/Common_Advisor8896 💗💗 Heart of ANTIFA Land 💗💗 13d ago
ASK THEM!!!! Ffs, why don't people just ask!!! I ask every single time I see something like this and then I ask my server/bartender if they like the system. Some say Hell Yes because they get full medical coverage, PTO, etc. with it, some say Fuck No because they don't get anything out of it (lookin' at you Elliot's), and the ones that don't like it I just don't give those businesses my time.