Most places in the US are in addition to the bill, it’s just that many people who don’t carry cash, so you can add it to your debit/credit on a separate line, but leaving cash is always an option. Some places that deal with a lot of non-tippers have mandatory gratuity or make it mandatory for groups above a certain size. Either way, I think it’s bullshit that the employees’ wages are not accounted for in menu pricing, and I’m expected to figure it out.
Most places in the US are in addition to the bill, it’s just that many people who don’t carry cash, so you can add it to your debit/credit on a separate line, but leaving cash is always an option. Some places that deal with a lot of non-tippers have mandatory gratuity or make it mandatory for groups above a certain size. Either way, I think it’s bullshit that the employees’ wages are not accounted for in menu pricing, and I’m expected to figure it out.