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Do You Still Need to Tip With Service Charges?

Do You Still Need to Tip With Service Charges?

City Cast DC

September 27, 202216m 27s

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Show Notes

Over the last few months, you've probably seen a 20% service charge on some of your restaurant bills. Are you supposed to tip on top of that? Why are restaurants doing this? Washingtonian Food Editor Jessica Sidman has all the answers. Be sure to also check out her Washingtonian piece on service charges.


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