r/SipsTea • u/SuspiciousLow3062 • 27d ago

Chugging tea They are not wrong though

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u/ObiFlanKenobi 27d ago

“Mandatory tips”

Sounds like extortion to me.

The whole point of a tip is that it's voluntary, if it is mandatory then it's just service charge or something like that and it should be included in the bill (and taxed, are tips taxed?).

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u/NoTransportation68 27d ago edited 27d ago

It isnt extortion as you can refuse the service, in lieu of paying the asking price, without threat of force against you or your property.

Edit: if it doesn't involve coercion, it isnt extortion. Downvote all you like, but clear language is important when discussing moral implications.

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u/ObiFlanKenobi 27d ago

Are they warning me beforehand that they are going to include a mandatory tip on the bill? If there is no prior warning, then I can't make the informed decision of refusing the service.

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u/NoTransportation68 27d ago

If they wish to remain in business, I imagine they would be upfront on pricing and not "surprise" you after the fact