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mikbetkon What Are The Chances That You Would Be Born?

There is a 100% chance that I was born.

mikbetkon Why I won't be using Groupon again.. A consumer perspective.

Yes, it's a tax thing. A lot of restaurants base your taxes on your gross sales, assuming you will get 10-15% in tips. Coupon deductions are not calculated in this gross.

mikbetkon Why I won't be using Groupon again.. A consumer perspective.

FYI: 10% isn't standard: 15% is standard, 20% is good, and 25% or more is for great service.

mikbetkon Why I won't be using Groupon again.. A consumer perspective.

Do you really not understand why the waitress's demeanor changed the moment you mentioned using a coupon? Seriously?

You know wait staff live on tips right? You know that people who use coupons are notoriously bad tippers right? There are very, very few people who feel they got a deal so leave a bigger tip. Most leave a tip based on what they paid, not on what the meal should have cost and people that use coupons tip at the bottom of the scale to begin with.

mikbetkon Pomidor Timer: Open source timer for The Pomodoro Technique

It's currently in beta. Help me make it better with your suggestions.