cpnews Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 It's time for our latest feature, That's So Dow 14,000, where we fondly remember those heady days when New York City was seemingly paved with gold. Today's subject: Choosing Your Gratuity.Back in the good old days of Dow 14,000, New York City diners could choose their own gratuity to leave servers after a meal. While it was once acceptable to leave 15%, the last decade saw that rate rise to approximately 20%, and sometimes a bit more. Those days appear to be over, as Chinatown landmark Joe's Shanghai has instituded a mandatory tipping policy, making sure that all of their hard working dumpling slangers get at least a 15% tip from their customers. According to the sign, this is done "For Your Convenience", minimizing the chance that you think too long about cutting that gratuity down to 10%.More... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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