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You know, I get that waiters in a greasy spoon are paid minimum wage, and so they rely on tips to make a decent living. That I get. But if I'm dining in a five-star, Michelin-rated restaurant, are you REALLY telling me that the servers aren't being paid well and need me to toss in some extra cash?
I've got no problem tipping, but that 18% rule is ridiculous. I'll tip the exact amount I thought the service was worth. The price of the meal is irrelevant.