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Amore didn't disappoint
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05/24/2023 09:02 PM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 17,480 Auburn, WA
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/25/2023 06:13 AM
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Nice pictures. The food at Amore looks great!
Jo-
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/25/2023 09:05 AM
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Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 80,403 Central Florida!
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Glad it worked out well for you, although that service charge thing was BS, for sure. That alone is enough to ensure that I won't be going there any time soon.
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/25/2023 02:59 PM
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Glad it worked out well for you, although that service charge thing was BS, for sure. That alone is enough to ensure that I won't be going there any time soon. X2 The thought they they even attempted that B/S tells me all I need to know.
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/25/2023 03:24 PM
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Posts: 80,403 Central Florida!
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SXMBND--And the restaurant can't even blame it on the server. This is institutional attempted fraud, pre-printed on the bill.
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/25/2023 06:24 PM
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SXMBND--And the restaurant can't even blame it on the server. This is institutional attempted fraud, pre-printed on the bill. Totally agree with you. It makes me feel that I am being ripped off in plain view and that doesn't sit well with me when I'm enjoying dinner. So it's usually one and done when I encounter this.
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/26/2023 09:03 AM
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Mia--Yes. That's why it's deceptive. They automatically are putting on a 15% tip and then want you to tip in ADDITION to the 15% already added on.
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/26/2023 09:12 AM
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So the SC is the tip? Different restaurants have different percentages? To add on to what Carol posted, IF you ask about the SC, you open yourself to be being misled (that is putting it mildly) and being coerced into tipping another 15% or more. Nothing wrong with adding another 5% (totally your choice) on top of the SC IF you had service that you felt was worthy. IMHO, it is best not to ask about the SC.
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/26/2023 10:28 AM
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Oh wow! I really had no idea. That is great advice. Thank you so much for that!!! This pertains to the Dutch side only as on the French side, there is a different wage paid to servers and the "service charge" is already factored in the menu prices. Typically, one would leave a few dollars to 5% additional on the French side for good service, if so inclined. Sadly, this topic gets confusing, is beaten to death on occasion and often leaves a sour taste in one's mouth, especially with some of the deceptive practices going on.
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/26/2023 03:58 PM
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Running a restaurant on the Dutch side with so many customers from countries/nationalities that don't tip or reasonably tip I completely understand a place adding a gratuity regardless of what you call it as long as they make it clear that it is included and are not deceptive about it.
How it is shared is another issue but not my issue. T
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/27/2023 10:57 AM
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Running a restaurant on the Dutch side with so many customers from countries/nationalities that don't tip or reasonably tip I completely understand a place adding a gratuity regardless of what you call it as long as they make it clear that it is included and are not deceptive about it.
How it is shared is another issue but not my issue. T I completely agree, of course.
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/27/2023 10:59 AM
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Running a restaurant on the Dutch side with so many customers from countries/nationalities that don't tip or reasonably tip I completely understand a place adding a gratuity regardless of what you call it as long as they make it clear that it is included and are not deceptive about it.
How it is shared is another issue but not my issue. T I completely agree, of course. ๐๐๐
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Re: Amore didn't disappoint
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05/27/2023 11:08 AM
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Correct and another reason not to ask.
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