CGB said:
sail2wind: to answer your question:
I have no way of knowing if the owner scoops the tips - and maybe they do
But - it does not change my comment
"It's total nonsense"
If the owner scoops the tips then that's between the owner and the wait staff not the client regardless whether they call it a "service charge" or "gratuity"
Re: takeout - Manpot - have you also noticed that takeout - which is typically the same price - will be of lower quality & quantity than table service...
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