I normally tip based on how many people are being waited on, not the cost of my meal - why should people get tipped more because I had the $50 lobster as opposed to the $10 salad? It still comes on one plate, the waiter still has to make one trip.
I also prefer to decide on the tip myself, rather than having it included in the bill. A number of times I've received truly abysmal service at places where service was included, probably because the waiters knew they were getting some money whether they were hospitable or not. I refused to pay and each time had it deducted from my bill.
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