The Off Topic Topic

[Syt]

We've had a few calm and civil discussions around tipping in this community, I think.

Is this a new thing?

[Maladict]

Asking the server to remove their own health insurance 

[Valmy]

If you ask the staff to remove their own health insurance you probably don't plan on going there again any time soon 

Hey! It's me! The person who thinks you peasants shouldn't have health insurance! Don't spit in my food please.

[Josquius]

[Grey Fox]

More transparency in bills is always good.

[garbon]

More transparency in bills is always good.

I think it is bullshit. They are new, extra charges.

[Habbaku]

More transparency in bills is always good.

Where's the limit? Why not just provide every customer a copy of the restaurant's ledgers?

As garbon says, it's just a bullshit reason to charge more. They should just...charge more.

[Grey Fox]

More transparency in bills is always good.

Where's the limit? Why not just provide every customer a copy of the restaurant's ledgers?

That would be great. Would make identifying the money laundering operations much easier. 

Yeah, it's probably bullshit. I was swindled!

[Syt]

[crazy canuck]

More transparency in bills is always good.

Nobody itemizes their costs of doing business on a bill to a customer.  Transparency in billing involves the customer clearly understanding what they are being charged.  In the case of a restaurant that involves itemizing the food and drinks that were ordered. 

[Josephus]

Heinz UK has ignited a raging internet debate by announcing that they believe ketchup should be stored in the fridge.

Wait. You don't?

[Josephus]

More transparency in bills is always good.

Nobody itemizes their costs of doing business on a bill to a customer.  Transparency in billing involves the customer clearly understanding what they are being charged.  In the case of a restaurant that involves itemizing the food and drinks that were ordered. 

You've bought plane tickets lately? A car?

[Admiral Yi]

Heinz UK has ignited a raging internet debate by announcing that they believe ketchup should be stored in the fridge.

Wait. You don't?

Heinz UK has ignited a raging internet debate by announcing that they believe ketchup should be stored in the fridge.

Wait. You don't?

I do.  I was amused and surprised that anyone took exception.

[celedhring]

Yeah, how is that even controversial?

[crazy canuck]

More transparency in bills is always good.

Nobody itemizes their costs of doing business on a bill to a customer.  Transparency in billing involves the customer clearly understanding what they are being charged.  In the case of a restaurant that involves itemizing the food and drinks that were ordered. 

You've bought plane tickets lately? A car?

Yes, in fact both.  What are you getting at?  I didn't see any of the costs of production, labour force costs, supply costs or any such thing on my bill.  I saw the fees and taxes levied by government along with the fees of the party I was dealing with.