A hefty $43,000 restaurant tip
by Ufairah Akram
@ 01 Aug 2014
A handsome tip usually translates that the customer is satisfied with their dining experience. The practice on the amount of tipping varies. Some think 15 percent is fine; others insist on 20 percent; some say you should tip pre-tax, others on an after-tax basis.
But what if you get a $43,000 tip? A problem was discovered when a customer made a tip on that sheer amount after having an $8 meal in Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works. The investigation showed that customer had used a new tipping machine, which allows patrons to punch in a tip based on a pre-set percentage, such as 15 percent or 20 percent.
Whether the hefty tip was an intentional mistake or not, no one really knows for sure. This issue has raised some questions about dining etiquette. To read more, visit
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-case-of-the-43000-restaurant-tip/
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