We're on our way to this here too.

Was in that London and bought drinks at a pub at the bar - not only London prices (which expected) but also a 20% "service charge" for the act of pouring the drink!

In the US certain tips are untaxable so more a tax avoidance issue than wanting to be paid for good service.

Posted By: Ruttles on June 27th 2026 at 10:53:11

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Which Wrather is this? (General Chat) - Snakepit Divorceee, Jun 27, 09:25:39
- We're on our way to this here too. (General Chat) - Ruttles, Jun 27, 10:53:11
  - Who do you too here? Me taxi driver, hairdresser 2 or 3 quid but barman a half occassiona (General Chat) - KevinBond, Jun 27, 12:56:15
    - If the option is on the swipe screen I press the 1st option (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Jun 27, 13:01:38
      - Always tip zero on card but this was “service charge” not shown on machine. (General Chat) - Ruttles, Jun 27, 14:19:54
        
        I asked about skimming to a lad. He said where he is it's fair and equal (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Jun 27, 14:33:42
    - Deliveroo not severely (n/m) (General Chat) - KevinBond, Jun 27, 12:56:58
  - Who gets the most suffering from this despite them having no say in it? (n/m) (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Jun 27, 11:08:02
- Such a backward country (n/m) (General Chat) - SCC 28, Jun 27, 10:11:22
- Do they really need it explaining? (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Jun 27, 09:40:49
  - You think we've solved homelessness in this country?! (General Chat) - Kangol Canary, Jun 27, 11:28:54
    - If they are of the mindset to protest, they are likely volunteers as well (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Jun 27, 12:20:12
  - Entitled British Simpleton 😁 (n/m) (General Chat) - Men without hats, Jun 27, 10:31:56
    - Not racist enough for you? (n/m) (General Chat) - Snakepit Divorceee, Jun 27, 10:41:16
    - That’s anybody …. (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Jun 27, 10:36:29
      - Stop playing identity politics all the time (General Chat) - APB, Jun 27, 11:14:26
        
        Another decent topic on here getting ruined :( (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Jun 27, 12:23:29
        
        I wasn’t making a comment on USA tipping culture (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Jun 27, 11:47:16
        
        I know, you were sarcastically having a pop at pants (General Chat) - APB, Jun 27, 11:54:03
        
        What’s the point of your reply… (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Jun 27, 12:05:45
        
        Constant aggro isn’t worth it, is it? (General Chat) - APB, Jun 27, 12:34:32
        
        ..... (General Chat) - Lentil Weaver, Jun 27, 12:42:08

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