The bloody service charge!

[Ilovemychocolate]

Went out to eat twice yesterday…we are in Bath for a festive visit.
Both times our bill came with service charge added.
Both times I sent it back and requested they remove the service charge.
Now I know it’s Christmas, but adding the service charge, without informing the customer it’s completely their choice to pay it, is a year round practise.
I am not against tipping, but it infuriates me when it’s automatically added to my bill with the expectation I will pay it!
An I unreasonable to ask the restaurant to remove it every time?

I don’t tip. I’m on minimum wage and no one tips me.

I presume there is a sign or it is printed on the menu? Don't they have to advertise it?

I am one of the 'never tippers'. The price is the price. If you want to be paid more, put the price up.

I always take it off and tip what I want.

My husband doesn’t believe in tipping. He is a bit tight though. Thankfully he has many other redeeming features.
I am less inclined to tip nowadays unless the service is excellent. I

Exactly! Ifthe restaurants want/need more to cover the costs, why can’t they state the price they want for each dish on the menu. That way everyone knows where they stand. The tipping culture is distasteful and mind boggling!

I hate tipping and don’t go out to offend anyone who’s service is good but, a) that is their job and put simply, b)I want to pay the price on the list for the items I choose. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Couldn’t have put it any better!

That's not at all what I said and if you thought for a minute, you would realise that.

A professional what?

I disagree with tipping. I'm a Senior Manager in a professional setting.