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by dc3k 778 days ago
> “You can’t just jack up prices,” he said. “People are going to get sticker shock. Now a dish that was $20 before will be $26. People will notice that.”

“Oh no, I can’t lie to customers anymore. My business will be ruined!”

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You missed it.

' Some restaurants, like China Live, also charge customers a 20% service fee that goes to employees in lieu of the traditional tipping system.

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“You can’t just jack up prices,” he said. “People are going to get sticker shock. Now a dish that was $20 before will be $26. People will notice that.” '

Hmmm. $201.2= $24, not $26.

I guess only some* people will notice...