I am ok with paying a tip and I don't really mind a reminder that it is no longer included. What bothers me is that because we are a family of 6 (mom,dad,4 kids) we are automatically charged 18%. Because we have 4 kids we no longer have the option of the amount of the tip being "voluntary". Sure they will accept more but in order to go lower in the event we are not happy with service then it has to involve management. I think that is wrong. Also on our next trip, we are going in sept with free dining plan... Assuming we order no extra's we will be brought a bill at the end of our meal for the automatic 18% gratuity??!! Seems tacky to me.
I am happy to tip well for good service but do not like being forced to tip well for less then good service.