AP English Language and Composition Quiz
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An essayist argues that restaurants should list the full price of a meal—including expected service charges—on menus. She acknowledges that tipping can reward excellent service, but she reasons that the current system hides the real cost of dining until the end, which prevents customers from making informed choices. If two entrées both appear to cost $20, but one effectively costs $24 after an expected tip, the menu is not functioning as a price signal; it is functioning as an advertisement. She adds that when customers feel "surprised" by the final bill, they often blame servers, not the system, which creates resentment on both sides. By contrast, transparent pricing would shift attention from guessing etiquette to evaluating food and service honestly. Therefore, she concludes, listing all expected costs upfront is a fairer and more rational market practice.
The author's reasoning supports the thesis by…
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