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Bring back menus, QR codes are terrible

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527 points lxm | 2 comments | 29 Jun 21 03:25 UTC | HN request time: 0.46s | source
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noduerme ◴[29 Jun 21 05:23 UTC] No.27672118[source]▶
As a former waiter, I tip extra well. If I encountered this, I'd be tempted not to tip at all except maybe slipping a $10 bill to the runner or the bus boy. And I wouldn't go back to the restaurant.
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sundaeofshock ◴[29 Jun 21 05:36 UTC] No.27672191[source]▶
I’m also a former wait person so I don’t understand why you would punish the server because of the owner’s business decision.
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1. throwawayboise ◴[29 Jun 21 05:56 UTC] No.27672311[source]▶
If the servers don't get good tips, they go work elsewhere, so it eventually punishes the owner. Sucks for the servers in the meantime though.
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2. noduerme ◴[29 Jun 21 07:29 UTC] No.27672921[source]▶
Pretty much this. I would probably quit a restaurant that did this because on the face of it, it takes away my ability to serve the customer, listen to them, explain, upsell, and generally provide the service they're tipping me for. Why would I expect a good tip if I didn't have that interaction with them?