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Restaurants Adding Sneaky Service Charges
Do not assume that those extra dollars go to your server. I worked for a large chain hotel that added a $2 service charge to all room service orders. Originally, this was given to the person that delivered the meal, but after a "change in hotel policy" the hotel started keeping the money.
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There's no obligation to check your coat assuming it won't be in people's way, but if you do check it, please tip. Coat check is a fickle and seasonal gig and everyone who works at that job knows it. In my experience it pays more than minimum tipping wage for an hourly, but is no way to make a living.
As far as restroom attendants go, they don't just turn on the tap and hand you a towel- they're generally responsible for constantly cleaning and keeping up the restroom. Some intoxicated patron misses the bowl? Guess who cleans it up so that you can sit on a sanitary toilet.
In general, I tell people that if you can't afford to tip, you can't afford to eat out. Unfortunately, many restaurant employees rely on tips for their livelihoods. I think all employees should be paid a living wage, but in most of the US, $2.15/hr is sufficient for those who make tips. Until that changes, stiffing any tipped employee sends the message that they're not even worth federal minimum wage.