Is it actually violence against women if the person is already dead?

Sure. I could figure it out, but thanks.

Public employee pensions are bankrupting cities and states. You don't need to retire at 45 with full benefits and an absurd percentage of your salary until death. That's not "middle class;" that's a fantasy.

I do not tip on tax. There has to be a limit.

Only a third? Cheapo! I like to establish a 529 savings account for my waitstaffs' children.

30% or more is fine at a bar or casual place - the kid is working just as hard and deserves more than a $7 tip. That seems excessive at a real restaurant.

I work in a state agency, and I honestly don't spend that much time computing how my colleagues spend their time. For me there are a lot of meetings and committees I have attend, but that's another not uncommon thing in private industry.

What is the justification for the raise from 15% to 20% as standard for reasonable, but not great service? Food prices go up with inflation and you are matching 15% or 20% of the cost of the food. Also, do you include tax in your tipping % or no?

You must be high, food prices match inflation and the tip is a percentage of food cost. No need to keep raising tip percentages unless food cost has stayed stagnant.

Unless the price off food hasn't increase with inflation, you are correct. 15% then equals 15% now assuming food matches inflation (which it usually does).

1) Since tips are a percentage of a meal's cost, inflation is baked right in. You don't need to increase the tip percentage to account for inflation.

20% is standard, now? When I served back in the late 90's, 15% was standard, and 20% was for excellent service.

My original post was a bit unclear. What I meant is that I am glad trip advisor avoids politics. Their review site isn't a stump platform. That said, I am fine with the review writer posting exactly what she saw and how it made her feel (which they allowed her to do). I am not cool with ascribing feelings to others…

The point is, what the fuck does that even remotely have to do with the restaurant?

My original post was a little unclear. It is fine to write about the what you saw and how it made you feel. I am not cool with ascribing feelings to others without speaking to them. Also, I am genuinely happy that trip advisor doesn't allow political stuff on there. I come to Gawker media for the witty…

Fowler went on TripAdvisor and wrote about her experience using words like "feminism," "misogyny," and "International Women's Day."

You're conflating personal taste with political/ethical statements.

Thank you for being the other voice of reason.

Really? I would say a lot of people feel that way. The sniping on yelp means you have trouble find real reviews.

Remember that TripAdvisor is more of a world-travel trip-planning site, and they have to be more attentive to the sensibilities of people living in other countries. It's probably much easier for misunderstandings to arise when people of so many different cultures are using the same site. So it makes sense for…