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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I live in DC and eat out a lot.  I was tipping 22 percent on post tax amount of the entire bill, as that has been standard for many years.  Anyone who tips less than that should feel awful for how you have treated the people who have served you.

Because of inconsiderate people, however, DC has changed.  Now there is a 20 percent automatic service charge on pre-tax amounts at most restaurants.  And there is an extra tip line.  It has been confusing for me.  But, I think I am going to start adding 1/4-1/2 of the service charge as a tip. [/quote]

No, the service charge is different. You're supposed to tip 20-22% on top of that. That is the standard.  You should feel awful for how you have treated the people who have served you. [/quote]

I don’t know what a “service charge” is but it sounds a lot like a charge in lieu of a tip. I’d definitely find out from the server or manager what it covers prior to leaving my tip though. If the service charge wasn’t earmarked for the waitstaff I’d leave my tip in cash and in the servers palm. And then I would never return to that restaurant. [/quote]

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