Yes.. You read it right, service charge in restaurants in Kuwait is NOT illegal! I called 135 earlier today myself and inquired about it. He explained that a service charge around 10-15% charge is not illegal, in fact its an exchange of service for them to provide you with table, bread, butter, and sometimes water.. that kinda service when you DINE IN the restaurant!
Reason I called them up is because I kept receiving this email that has been circulating around, and also a facebook message about it.
So just to clarify things... its legal :-)
I think food should be free.
ReplyDeleteExcellent point, Ansam. And also that "service" in this case is more like a cover charge - it does NOT cover the tip. Some people think they've already paid the tip when they see that - not so.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind giving service charge.
ReplyDeletei heard that the minimum charge some restaurants take (like lorenzino) is illegal
ReplyDeletei think food shouldn't be free, but chocolate should =P
ReplyDeletePurgatory-
ReplyDeleteI know you do :-P
intlxpatr-
Exactly.... Thank you!
Big Pearls-
Me too.. but not overly charging me for it cuz I tip too :-)
A Journal Entry-
I heard the same too... wonder if that is legal?
Loolykinns-
LOL
Thanks for clearing this up, unfortunately I've just send this forward email to my mailing list :(
ReplyDeleteYeah, I would of thought so.
ReplyDeleteThanks for clearing that up.
Thanks for checking...i was meaning to call but i know i wouldnt have called ;>
ReplyDeleteq8diet-
ReplyDeleteIts ok
Someone will end up calling like I did! But it also good to know that some restaurants over charge for their service :-)
F.-
You're welcome :-)
Delicately Realistic-
No problem :-)
7ada thanx for checking , kela bagool badeg o ma adeg :P
ReplyDeletei kind of like to tip even if theres a service charge
I don't mine it either. I think they should receive it if they're going to give me good service!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing it :)
ReplyDeletepowder-
ReplyDeleteNo prob :-)
I tip too.. specially when the service is really good
Fa6ma-
True
..::Amu::..
My pleasure
eee 7adaa bas if they were rude hahaay makoo tip :P
ReplyDelete:P I think they have the right!
ReplyDeletepowder-
ReplyDeleteLOL
sweetd-
for a cover charge.. yes :-)