tip included

Meaning

This phrase indicates that the gratuity (extra money for the service) is already added to the total price on the bill. It is important to look for this on restaurant receipts, especially in tourist areas, so you do not accidentally pay double gratuity. The tone is neutral and informative.

Examples

• Excuse me, is the tip included in this total?

  Excuse me, is the tip included in this total?

• The menu states that for groups of six or more, a 18% tip is included.

  The menu states that for groups of six or more, a 18% tip is included.

• You don't need to leave extra cash because the tip is already included.

  You don't need to leave extra cash because the tip is already included.

• I checked the receipt and noticed the tip was included.

  I checked the receipt and noticed the tip was included.

• Is the tip included, or do we need to add gratuity ourselves?

  Is the tip included, or do we need to add gratuity ourselves?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ Does the bill include the tipping?

  ✓ Is the tip included?

  'Tipping' is the general action of giving money. The actual money left for service is called 'the tip' or 'gratuity.' Ask if 'the tip' is included.

• ✗ I paid extra because I didn't know the tip was include.

  ✓ I paid extra because I didn't know the tip was included.

  Use the past participle 'included' (passive voice) to show that the action of adding the tip has already happened.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Before you leave extra money on the table, check if the ___.

  💡 The gratuity is already added to the bill.

  Show answer

  tip is included

• For large parties, an automatic 20% ___.

  💡 The extra service money is already in the total.

  Show answer

  tip is included