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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: CrazyCanuxx]
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03/20/2024 01:07 AM
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pat
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CC, Can’t speak for Mr. Chow but Roma is great. Ate there twice last trip and both times food and service were very vert good.
Respectfully,
pat
"Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them."
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: CrazyCanuxx]
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03/20/2024 07:25 AM
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When was the last time you went to a restaurant typically you would tip but didn't tip 15% or more? If you didn't, did you ever go back?
Personally we just make it a habit to look at the bill, SXM and many cities in the US. Very common in cities like Miami and Ft Lauderdale.
List of places we have gone this trip that don't would include: The Palms, Lal's, La Cingona, Dany's at Cupecoy, Huppel and Mr Chow. Also places on the French side that it is considered included including K like Karacter that list included as it would be if on the French side or in The Netherlands.
Just not a big deal if you pay attention, I don't get all the fuss complaining about places that add and list it clearly on the check.
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: Todd]
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03/20/2024 07:29 AM
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Correct Todd, if one pays attention and does NOT ask about it, it is almost a non-issue.
I have indicated in my posts what percentage places we went charged but did so to enlighten others that may not pay attention to the bill.
What a place does today may not be what they do tomorrow.
J.D.
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: Todd]
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03/20/2024 08:23 AM
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Just not a big deal if you pay attention, I don't get all the fuss complaining about places that add and list it clearly on the check. THIS^^^^^^^ Leave extra 15-20% if you aren’t comfortable not leaving additional tip, leave extra 5 or leave nothing extra - not rocket science, you are on vacation. But leave it in cash.
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: CrazyCanuxx]
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03/20/2024 09:54 AM
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Lost me there, I only mentioned cities I have been to and if you took offense to me not mentioning a Canadian City that is your issue. Also, you are asking TTOLers for a response but then state it is of no concern of TTOLers?
Sorry to have hit a nerve, I hope you have a nice rest of your day!
Just wanted to add one item, the reason for the auto add tip is because there are a lot of international travelers that come to SXM and other cities that do not have the same custom of tipping that we have in "North America" which for some reason is practiced on the Dutch side. Mixing people that don't tip as their custom and people that normally tip because of their usual custom creates issues for the bar and restaurant owners and employees. It is reasonable in my not very humble opinion to add a sc or tip, so I defend those that add the line item if they do it clearly without intent to take advantage of their customers and it bothers me that people take offense to those that do this properly.
Last edited by Todd; 03/20/2024 10:56 AM.
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: CrazyCanuxx]
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03/20/2024 10:05 AM
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CC--Not sure why you thought Todd's post assumed everywhere here is from the US. Many of us do make that assumption, but it is not intentional, most of the time. But actually, I think Canadians are "Americans", or at least "North Americans" from what I can tell. Regardless I don't think there is any reason to imply any bad intent. Let's move on, people.
Carol Hill
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: fabila]
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03/20/2024 08:34 PM
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Pat, I ate at Mr. Chow’s with David twice and it’s very good . Louise, Based on Roma’s offerings I’m sure Chows is delish but I am not a sushi fan. Many have suggested if I try Chows I might become a fan. Or not…..🙂🙂
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: foreversxm]
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03/20/2024 10:31 PM
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Posts: 18,825 Auburn, WA
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I think this if they add a service charge if a complicated and confusing questions. I see some now saying SC is included (which should never been added anyhow) but the servers are still asking for a expecting at TIP which if for them. To me its not a big deal if they add a 15% TIP / Gratuity which I would always leave that much or more anyhow. Just makes it easier. Do the servers every really see the SC in their pockets? It just an up charge for the restaurant to pocket like breakage , staff meals, etc to cover all things the menu price should cover and the employees still expects a TIP. So some are now say this SC is included to justify higher prices. The games continue at some restaurants. IMO Hard to follow your thoughts but reading between the lines I think I get your point or not.🤔
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: SXMScubaman]
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03/21/2024 11:26 AM
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foreversxm
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I think this if they add a service charge if a complicated and confusing questions. I see some now saying SC is included (which should never been added anyhow) but the servers are still asking for a expecting at TIP which if for them. To me its not a big deal if they add a 15% TIP / Gratuity which I would always leave that much or more anyhow. Just makes it easier. Do the servers every really see the SC in their pockets? It just an up charge for the restaurant to pocket like breakage , staff meals, etc to cover all things the menu price should cover and the employees still expects a TIP. So some are now say this SC is included to justify higher prices. The games continue at some restaurants. IMO Hard to follow your thoughts but reading between the lines I think I get your point or not.🤔 Oh yes I know rushing to write my babbling thoughts can sound like secret code. my husband says the same thing lets not start on the proper grammar ...I don't care , its just this. lol
Last edited by foreversxm; 03/21/2024 11:27 AM.
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: erb923]
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03/21/2024 03:45 PM
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Pretty awful, hopefully that was the only poor experience you had with the first timers!
Yes, thankfully. They said they loved the island but they haven’t returned.
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: Southbound]
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03/22/2024 09:17 AM
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Southbound--there is the answer to your question--these questions pretty much only arise on the Dutch side.
Carol Hill
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: Whale Tail]
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03/22/2024 11:55 AM
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Posts: 4,892 Portland, OR
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Southbound - I don't know how to attach a link I know how. Here is a link to the referenced post. LINK
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Re: Who has no service charge?
[Re: TJTrippe]
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03/22/2024 02:55 PM
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TJTrippe--I wonder, who are the 'wealthy people' here? I personally wouldn't have the foggiest clue if there is anyone who posts here, that I would consider wealthy. We certainly are not. I guess anyone who is able to travel to SXM at least once a year can consider themselves 'wealthy', certainly as compared to a lot of people around the world, so I guess it's all relative. And what is an insignificant thread? Despite what I posted earlier in the week about not curing cancer here, almost every thread has some kind of nugget of information, etc., that I find interesting. But I guess my life otherwise is pretty boring.
Carol Hill
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