Here's a subject I've debated with many people; both Dominicans and foreigners.
When receiving the check after eating at a Dominican restaurant, the establishment includes a 16% ITBIS Tax, plus a 10% tip. Many have told me that it is customary to leave an additional 10% because the waiter/waitress never sees the 10% included in the check.
When you ad this up you end up paying an additional 36% above the cost of the food! This is insane!
If it is true that restaurants don't give their employees the included tip then how can they get away with this practice?
I've gotten many different answers in regards to this subject and would like to hear some DR1 member thoughts.
When receiving the check after eating at a Dominican restaurant, the establishment includes a 16% ITBIS Tax, plus a 10% tip. Many have told me that it is customary to leave an additional 10% because the waiter/waitress never sees the 10% included in the check.
When you ad this up you end up paying an additional 36% above the cost of the food! This is insane!
If it is true that restaurants don't give their employees the included tip then how can they get away with this practice?
I've gotten many different answers in regards to this subject and would like to hear some DR1 member thoughts.