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Randy D

When paying the check at a restaurant and using your credit card, do you prefer to include the tip on the card, or pay the tip in cash? ~

Posted - March 6, 2018
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  • 19937
    We usually leave the tip in cash.
      March 6, 2018 7:39 PM MST
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  • 3375
    Cash since that way the server is guaranteed to receive it.  Servers don't always see their tip if it is put on credit due to some shady practices by managers and/or owners.
      March 6, 2018 8:05 PM MST
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  • 604
    you are so right......one of our local restaurants makes their servers wait TWO WEEKS for tips put on a card........when I asked why, she said she figures they're earning interest on it before they give it to the server; this from a server.......typical management BS...

    So now I always leave cash; in fact, i NEVER leave it on the table, I had it to them as I'm leaving..........you know they have to appreciate that!!!
      March 7, 2018 8:24 AM MST
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  • 3375
    That's great Ben.  Some of the sleaziest bosses own restaurants.  It's a tough business. 
      March 7, 2018 2:55 PM MST
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  • 17592
    I always total the card receipt anyway so I just add the tip there.  That way, whoever is supposed to get it probably will.  
      March 7, 2018 12:17 AM MST
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  • 2219
    Never use cards for restaurants. Always use cash. 
      March 7, 2018 5:27 AM MST
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  • 2219
    Had to change when I ran low on cash in USA. Blessed virus means they all want card payments (when they are open). 
      February 18, 2021 5:43 AM MST
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  • 6098
    I usually pay for everything with cash.  And this is true of my husband as well.  But I don't see what would be wrong with the other options either. 
      March 7, 2018 6:48 AM MST
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  • 34251
    I prefer cash but will use the card if I am short.
      March 7, 2018 6:51 AM MST
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  • 53504


      Wait, what does your height have to do with it?




    (Just kidding!)
    ~
      March 7, 2018 8:55 PM MST
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  • 34251
    I am only 5ft 2in so I am short but they manage to collect my money somehow. Lol
      March 8, 2018 4:36 AM MST
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  • 53504
      

      I know, right?

    ~
      March 8, 2018 6:31 AM MST
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  • 10996
    I try not to use credit cards anywhere that I can't keep my eye on the card the whole time. So, I pay the entire bill and the tip in cash. 
      March 7, 2018 7:27 AM MST
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  • 757
    A tip?
      January 12, 2021 9:24 PM MST
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