we'll just have to agree to disagree .. i see absolutely no reason ..with good service and a tip of 20% ..to have to shell out 1500 ja on a 5000 ja bill..I do however expect menu prices to reflect ambiance ..gardening .. chef skills ..etc etc etc ..
service charges keep workers wages down .. it (service charge) is a collective and assumes that every aspect (worker) is equally adept and efficient ... see socialism/communism ...a good chef should receive a must larger base salary than a good waiter/ess ..the good waiter/ess more than the janitor ..otherwise where's the incentive ? just sayin'