20% usually. I've watched with interest as "the usual tip" went from 10%, to 15%, and then to 20% or more, over the course of my life.
I am not above sending a message with a tip. Last week I left 5% because of how much time we wasted just sitting there with no food or drinks at the front end, then waiting for the bill and again for the slip at the end of the meal. No way it was the kitchen, and the tables weren't all occupied so it wasn't overload either.
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