Restaurant refuses senior diners over tipping policy
A restaurant allegedly refused reservations for a 70th birthday party claiming senior citizens are poor tippers and must guarantee at least 15 percent tips. The writer condemns coercion in tipping and argues tips should reflect service, not dictate customer behavior. The piece questions wages and practices in high-tipping venues and cites anecdotes from New York and other places.
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