"However, the best solution is to treat yourself, while also not mistreating service staff. Consider your tip to be part of the cost of the meal and budget accordingly. This might mean that your total allowance for food goes down by 15% or 20% (the industry standard for tipping), which might translate to one less appetizer, one less drink, et cetera."
"Tipping is a custom in America that has been built into the financial structure of the restaurant industry, which means that although it's not required, to not tip means that someone else works for you for free. Many diners complain that this isn't something that they chose and if servers wanted to guarantee an income, they should choose another profession."
Two seniors on limited incomes face higher restaurant prices and find customary 10–15% tips make dining unaffordable. Rising food and overhead costs increase menu prices and tighten home budgets. The recommended approach is to treat tipping as part of the meal cost and plan the dining budget accordingly. That may require reducing other items—such as skipping an appetizer or drink—so the total remains within budget. Tipping is embedded in the U.S. restaurant financial model, so not tipping shifts income loss onto servers. Diners desiring to avoid tipping can choose buffets, no-service restaurants, or establishments that pay living wages and include labor costs in prices.
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