Asking Eric: If we have to pay a 10% tip, we’d have to stop going to restaurants

Dear Eric: We are seniors (ages 76 and 77) on a limited income. Our living expenses are high for medical reasons. As a result, we carefully plan our restaurant visits.

Although we do not and never have frequented very expensive restaurants, we do enjoy several in the $$ range, or an occasional $$$.

We all know prices have skyrocketed, but when we add the “recommended” 10% to 15% tip, restaurant dining becomes unaffordable.

On the other hand, many restaurants are struggling to keep customers and stay open!