r/mildlyinfuriating • u/guitarman129 • Jun 13 '26

I just wanted a hot dog Recommended gratuity after tip was already included

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I’m sure there are a lot of tipping posts here so to keep it short - I had my wedding at a fancy restaurant. On top of the TERRIBLE service, the bill came with “suggested gratuity” even though I was told gratuity was included. When I asked the manager, he said that the “S/C: 24% SRC REGULA“ was the included tip and the suggested gratuity was if we wanted to add something extra - basically trying to trick people into giving a 49% tip!

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u/m0ryan Jun 13 '26

Using 27 plates that could be used for others, plus forks and napkins. Serving and clearing, dishwashing and disposing of the large container/garbage. Probably needs candles too, hunt down the smoker for their lighter. 3 bucks a plate. Probably break a plate.

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u/HeyYouGuyyyyyyys Jun 13 '26

Totally yes, I think that a slicing fee is fair. My question is about "interrupts the flow of service." No matter whether the cake comes from outside or in-house, you have to slice it and serve it.

I was wondering what the flow of service was, that an outside cake would mess up the flow of service while an in-house cake could be dealt with efficiently.

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u/The_Troyminator Jun 13 '26

In-house cakes can be cut before the restaurant opens. Outside cakes cannot.

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u/HeyYouGuyyyyyyys Jun 13 '26

OH MY GOODNESS OF COURSE. Thank you!