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The late great Anthony Bourdain once described the “customer from hell.” According to the chef turned TV personality, it’s usually a miserable individual who decides to mistreat waitstaff to feel better about themselves. 

The following photos are from restaurant employees who deemed it necessary to share their horrible experiences. You’re about to see supposedly sensible adults acting like uncivilized beings, trashing tables, destroying property, and tipping horribly.

We’ve sourced these images from various corners of Reddit. Scroll through the list below. Hopefully, it will not make you lose too much faith in humanity.

They say you can tell a lot about a person by how they treat restaurant servers, which is something company CEOs live by. In the last decade and a half, they have developed “The Waiter Rule.” In a nutshell, it’s gauging a person through their behavior toward people in the service industry. 

Businessman and engineer William Swanson first coined the term in his booklet of leadership observations, “The Unwritten Rules of Management.” Among his 33 rules is one that continues to stand: “A person who is nice to you but rude to the waiter, or to others, is not a nice person.”

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Confident One Star Review

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InoueAmani
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now that the whole world is full of fragile, entitled, main character syndrome people it's time for the "customer's always right" to die.

michelle
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or as I recently found out, use more of the quote. ' the customer is always right in matters of taste...'

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Anne Home
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I world like to order in a pizza&coke to this guy, from a nearby pizzaplace, and charge him brothel size price for it, arguing that I thought he knew where he was, and that was his kink

KieLeaHar
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They always do these as spam because they people are tools are find it funny 🙄

Don Adams
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe he got confused and asked for a "pizza" instead of a "piece of.....)"

drew p
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The customer is always right" is an idiotic saying people like this now use to justify their requests and actions. If it were true, businesses would be closing their doors all the time.

Maisey Myles
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That whole “the customer is always right” - back in the day, maybe, but not this f you’re an entitled jerk

Wolf princess quinn
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can tell ya Karen, the customer is not always right! Mostly it's just entitled a******s like yourself trying to use what Itty bitty power you think you have.

Steven Meyer
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The dude was ordering a pepperoni, I guess he didn't have a sausage.

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First 1-Star Review After 2 Years And 200+ Ratings. This Hurts. Is My Response Acceptable?

First 1-Star Review After 2 Years And 200+ Ratings. This Hurts. Is My Response Acceptable?

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Eight minutes is most definitely not enough time to develop food poisoning. The shortest time would be around about 30 minutes, and more usual would be 2-3 days! Definitely not 8 minutes.

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$10 Would Have Been Preferred

$10 Would Have Been Preferred

When I worked at Chili's, a customer forgot their gun. I would’ve preferred $10, but I guess this will do. The customer came back and was mad that we confiscated it as the front door said no guns were allowed.

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Over the years, many people have incorporated The Waiter Rule into their lives. For some, it helps them decide whether a potential romantic partner is worth pursuing. Brazilian model Adriana Lima, for one, is a firm believer

We mentioned Anthony Bourdain in our intro, and he is known as a man who had a way with words. He once said, “If you’re a cheap tipper or rude to your server, you are dead to me. You are lower than whale feces.”

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A Regular Customer Today Exclaimed Loudly How Much Food I Was Eating "Oh My God! That's So Much Food"

A Regular Customer Today Exclaimed Loudly How Much Food I Was Eating "Oh My God! That's So Much Food"

What I had was one egg, bacon, and cheese on a bagel with a side of a small eggplant.
She comes in every day to my workplace and always makes unnecessary comments as loudly as she can. She’s incredibly judgmental. It’s infuriating for me because not only have I struggled with ED when I was younger, I have a potential IBD. Because of the IBD, I don’t eat that often. And very rarely a full meal. I hardly have an appetite. Ever.
I’ve been suffering from depression for the past few days, and I was doing well this morning until she said, “Oh my god! How can you eat all that?! I could never eat all of that!” I turned red and mumbled something along the lines of “I only eat once a day.” She said, “But still!” I eventually ended up moving away from her. I almost cried.
On the bright side, I did eat all of it, and it was tasty.

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InoueAmani
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The world is full of AHs glad she didn't let it trigger her and finished her meal.

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An Intentionally Bad Write-Up From A Large Following Influencer Because Of Our Refusal To Accept Their Collaboration Is Unprofessional, And A Such Hostile Manner Can Simply Ruin Businesses

An Intentionally Bad Write-Up From A Large Following Influencer Because Of Our Refusal To Accept Their Collaboration Is Unprofessional, And A Such Hostile Manner Can Simply Ruin Businesses

I want to step up because we felt threatened by this media influencer. I want to give a voice to my Asian community that it is ok to say no and turn down any promotional offers. Have no fear to stand up and defend yourself.

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People like this should get sued cause this is blackmail. Also dumplings "tastes like a*s"? I guess he would know.

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#9

I Have To Pay For Food? One Star

I Have To Pay For Food? One Star

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Speaking of bad tippers, a recent study revealed that Gen Z people are at the top of the list among American diners. The statistics show that only 35% of young adults aged 18-26 tip their servers. 

In 2018, millennials had a reputation for being terrible tippers. Recent numbers, however, have shown improvement, with 50% of people aged 27-42 showing generosity in their gratuities.

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A Restaurant Review I Stumbled On. The Customer Is So Many Kinds Of Wrong

A Restaurant Review I Stumbled On. The Customer Is So Many Kinds Of Wrong

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A Coworker Was In An Accident A While Ago. Apparently It Disgusts Customers

A Coworker Was In An Accident A While Ago. Apparently It Disgusts Customers

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Skogsrået
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if it would have been a hickey, why the fûck do you care about other peoples kinks? Are you afraid you might "catch it"? Jeez.

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Many would attest to the accuracy of The Waiter Rule, but if we want an actual statistic, we can look at the case of disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. CNN published a report in 2017, around when Weinstein and the Me Too movement were the subject of news headlines. 

In the article, a former server from New York’s Tribeca Grill alleged that Weinstein would take lemons from his drink and hurl them at waitstaff if they served him the wrong beverage. 

“His sense of entitlement was like none other, the entire staff would cringe when he would come in,” another former employee claimed.

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At First, I Thought This Guy With Two Birds At McDonald’s Was Really Cool. But Then, One Of The Birds Pooped On The Counter And Floor And He Did Absolutely Nothing To Clean It Up

At First, I Thought This Guy With Two Birds At McDonald’s Was Really Cool. But Then, One Of The Birds Pooped On The Counter And Floor And He Did Absolutely Nothing To Clean It Up

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A Customer Left A Bloody Paper Towel In Our Cookie Display

A Customer Left A Bloody Paper Towel In Our Cookie Display

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This Coffee Shop In My City In Canada

This Coffee Shop In My City In Canada

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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Manager: "we must fight littering!" "Hey, what if we put a bin there?" "SIGN IT IS!

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If you work in the food service industry, keeping calm and poised should be the number one priority when dealing with a rude customer. According to the Auguste Escoffier School Of Culinary Arts, it makes you appear authoritative without seeming intimidating. 

If you made an honest mistake, apologizing and offering a solution may be necessary. Saying the customer’s name makes them feel heard and cared for, and the solution may appease them. But overall, it wouldn’t be wise to leave the situation unattended.

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Leaving Your Table Like This

Leaving Your Table Like This

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always offer to clean up after my grandkids. They can't help it, dropping food is what toddlers do, but you can at least offer, apologise and thank the staff

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Some People Have Tempers. Thankfully, They Gave Us A Warning By Throwing Rocks At The Front Door First. By The Time The Rock Came Through The Window, We Were Already Away

Some People Have Tempers. Thankfully, They Gave Us A Warning By Throwing Rocks At The Front Door First. By The Time The Rock Came Through The Window, We Were Already Away

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Bay Bo
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What the heck did you do?! Serve them diet soda instead of regular?? Seriously though, I hope no one got hurt

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Now, let’s hear from you, readers. What is your opinion on people who mistreat waitstaff and act unbecomingly in restaurants? Do you agree with the Waiter Rule? Comment below! 

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Wearing A Towel To The Buffet And You're Not On A Cruise

Wearing A Towel To The Buffet And You're Not On A Cruise

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Blocking The Second Register With Your Service Dog At The Airport

Blocking The Second Register With Your Service Dog At The Airport

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Sir, This Is A Restaurant

Sir, This Is A Restaurant

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BaileeRyce
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All the empty glasses on his table.. alcoholic drinks? 'cuz he looks a little inebriated

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These People In Oklahoma Show Up To Twin Peaks With An Assault Rifles

These People In Oklahoma Show Up To Twin Peaks With An Assault Rifles

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Strings
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a gun owner, I REALLY wish these folks would get off "my side"

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#24

I Live In Server Hell. Why Would Someone Leave This On The Plate?

I Live In Server Hell. Why Would Someone Leave This On The Plate?

A friend of mine is a waiter, and someone left a used tampon on their plate tonight...

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#25

Starbucks Mobile Orders Make Store Customers Wait Longer While No One’s There To Pick Up Coffees

Starbucks Mobile Orders Make Store Customers Wait Longer While No One’s There To Pick Up Coffees

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#26

This Guy Taking Up An Entire Table In The Coffee Shop Where I Work To Livestream. Playing Heavy Metal Music Out Loud And Cussing Up A Storm. Oh, And He Didn't Even Order A Drink

This Guy Taking Up An Entire Table In The Coffee Shop Where I Work To Livestream. Playing Heavy Metal Music Out Loud And Cussing Up A Storm. Oh, And He Didn't Even Order A Drink

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4 Customers Ordered $178 Worth Of Food, Ate About Half Of It, And Left This Mess For Us To Clean Up

4 Customers Ordered $178 Worth Of Food, Ate About Half Of It, And Left This Mess For Us To Clean Up

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#29

Someone Ate A Pack Of Raw Mussels They Got From The Grocery Store And Left All The Shells At The Bakery Cafe

Someone Ate A Pack Of Raw Mussels They Got From The Grocery Store And Left All The Shells At The Bakery Cafe

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#30

We Served A Party Of 40 Today At My Restaurant. Every One Of Them Ordered Separately

We Served A Party Of 40 Today At My Restaurant. Every One Of Them Ordered Separately

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#32

Customer Left Her Baby's Dirty Diaper On The Table

Customer Left Her Baby's Dirty Diaper On The Table

What confuses me is that I never saw her use the restroom the entire time she was dining. She likely kept it with her before, but it confuses me even more that she never even thought once to toss it in a trash can outside before she arrived.

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Bay Bo
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those are the absolutely most trashiest ppl ever. Honestly, who f****n does that?!

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Free WiFi, Free Power, McDonald's Has It All. Bring Your Xbox And Your TV

Free WiFi, Free Power, McDonald's Has It All. Bring Your Xbox And Your TV

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Sand Ers
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude must have an iron aß. Those booth benches are designed to get really uncomfortable after about 15 minutes.

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These Terrible Customers

These Terrible Customers

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Tele Avision
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember when don't embarrass yourself and your family was a major priority in life.

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The Big Family Behind Us At The Food Court Left Like This

The Big Family Behind Us At The Food Court Left Like This

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know it was said before, but I always wonder if a) they're rich and have maids to clean up after them at home; b) they live in a filthy tip or c) they're arsewipes and think that's funny. Probably at least two of them.

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We Got Slammed With These Orders Last Night, Only To Throw Them All Away Once We Closed. Busted Our Butts For Nothing

We Got Slammed With These Orders Last Night, Only To Throw Them All Away Once We Closed. Busted Our Butts For Nothing

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Sue User
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Instead of throwing them out, they shoukd give to a shelter. Abd dont vome back with " they would be sued". The Good Samaratin Food Donation Act shield businesses. They just get better tax breaks if it us kist goids versus donations. However, seeing as this is paid for, they get neither, so no incentive.

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People That Won’t Tip Because Essential Workers Have To Wear Masks

People That Won’t Tip Because Essential Workers Have To Wear Masks

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Len Hill
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Funny how you can see in old illustrations of the middle ages and during the plague, people are shown wearing masks. 500 years ago people had more sense

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#38

Not The Tip She Was Expecting

Not The Tip She Was Expecting

"Thank you for excellent service today. You're a good waitress.
Here's your tip:
The woman's place is in the home. Your place is in the home. It even says so in the Bible. You may think that you're contributing to your household by coming into work, but you're not. While you're in here "working," this is the reason your husband must see another woman on his way home from a long day at his work. Because you should be home taking care of the household duties. You may think what you are doing "working" is right. It is really essentially a disgrace to his manhood and to the American family. So instead of coming to your "job" and looking for handouts to feed your family, how about going home and cleaning your house and cooking a hot meal for your husband and children, the way your husband and God intended. And help make America great again. Praying for families and our nation."

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Some Woman At The Coffee Shop Has Her Bare Feet On A Chair

Some Woman At The Coffee Shop Has Her Bare Feet On A Chair

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Oooops, sorry I spilled my extra hot, extra super sweet sticky syrup all over your lovely feet"

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The Absolute State Of This KFC I Went To During White Night

The Absolute State Of This KFC I Went To During White Night

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A "Customer" Decided To Use The Wine Menu As A Doodle Pad With A Sharpie

A "Customer" Decided To Use The Wine Menu As A Doodle Pad With A Sharpie

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juni
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did they write "Golf Coarse"!?!? I mean... who's surprised really.

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#42

Fellow Bartender Sent Me This. Apparently, They Had A Really Disgruntled Guest

Fellow Bartender Sent Me This. Apparently, They Had A Really Disgruntled Guest

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I Experienced One Of Those Crazy Drinks For The First Time. I Work At A Local Cafe, And This Order Came In. It's A Blended Espresso Drink, And Let Me Tell You, I Was Floored

I Experienced One Of Those Crazy Drinks For The First Time. I Work At A Local Cafe, And This Order Came In. It's A Blended Espresso Drink, And Let Me Tell You, I Was Floored

I have never seen anything like this before. I called to confirm that it was intentional and got scolded by the customer for questioning their beloved beverage choice.

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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The customer is always right in matters of taste." But I would have confirmed too.

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I Know Customers Can Get Mad At Being Charged For Extra Sauces, But This Lady Got Like 20+ Sauces And Was Surprised To Be Charged A Few Extra Bucks For Them

I Know Customers Can Get Mad At Being Charged For Extra Sauces, But This Lady Got Like 20+ Sauces And Was Surprised To Be Charged A Few Extra Bucks For Them

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Myoviridae
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am one of those people who wants ALL THE SAUCE! I am also one of those people who will pay to get ALL THE SAUCE! This isn't rocket science. Sauces cost money.

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My Coworker’s Shift Ended, So I Took Over One Of Their Tables. Customer Did Not Like This And Left A Negative Tip

My Coworker’s Shift Ended, So I Took Over One Of Their Tables. Customer Did Not Like This And Left A Negative Tip

They tried to write, "Services weren't good. Waitresses changed without notifying us."

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#48

Well, She Is A Cheap Date And Will Never Say No

Well, She Is A Cheap Date And Will Never Say No

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#49

Lady Ordered A Burger And Gave This To Her Server To Show The Chef

Lady Ordered A Burger And Gave This To Her Server To Show The Chef

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#50

People Amaze Me, But Not In A Good Way. Long Story Short, 6 A.M. And 3 Drunk Dudes That Couldn't Pay For A Meal

People Amaze Me, But Not In A Good Way. Long Story Short, 6 A.M. And 3 Drunk Dudes That Couldn't Pay For A Meal

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A True Gentleman

A True Gentleman

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well if my nipples get me a 1000$ tip, I will go braless in the future...

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At The BWI Airport. Rude Couple Knocked Their Plate Off Table While Leaving And Didn’t Pick It Up

At The BWI Airport. Rude Couple Knocked Their Plate Off Table While Leaving And Didn’t Pick It Up

The couple in the booth next to us was being rude to the servers during breakfast. It got worse when they were leaving and accidentally pushed their plate onto the floor, stopped to look at it, and then just kept walking. The staff was all lovely and efficient this morning, so I don’t know what the problem was besides them just being trashy.

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Starting At A New Place Soon, Glad To Know The Owner Puts Rude Customers In Their Place

Starting At A New Place Soon, Glad To Know The Owner Puts Rude Customers In Their Place

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#54

This Nasty Guy Cutting And Leaving His Nails At A Costco Food Court Table

This Nasty Guy Cutting And Leaving His Nails At A Costco Food Court Table

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#55

A Grown Man Sneezed About 40 Times Within A Few Minutes Without Covering His Mouth. This Is The Aftermath

A Grown Man Sneezed About 40 Times Within A Few Minutes Without Covering His Mouth. This Is The Aftermath

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Kid Next To Our Table Was Constantly Yelling And Shrieking. His Mother Just Kept Giving Him Noodles On The Table For Him To Eat And Play, Leaving A Mess

Kid Next To Our Table Was Constantly Yelling And Shrieking. His Mother Just Kept Giving Him Noodles On The Table For Him To Eat And Play, Leaving A Mess

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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Which one was the child again? This is what you get when you have clueless babies raising clueless babies.

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#57

Some Guy Got Mad Because He Was Told He Had To Pay For His Shots That He Ordered. Makes Fellow Veterans Look Bad

Some Guy Got Mad Because He Was Told He Had To Pay For His Shots That He Ordered. Makes Fellow Veterans Look Bad

I went to my favorite sports bar after work for some drinks with a coworker. He had a call that was taking too long, so I said I’d meet him there. While at the bar, I overheard the people next to us talk about the military and told them I was a veteran myself. Everything was cool, telling stories of our experiences and everything for about an hour. After a while, I asked him if he wanted a shot of Jameson, and he obliged. I usually buy shots for the bartenders too because they are awesome, and we all took it, and it was great.
He then proceeded to say, "That wasn't good! Get us another, but make it a double!" We drank the double shot, and he said he was going to the bathroom, and then we saw him sneak around the whole restaurant to walk out as fast as he could. The bartender confronted him outside, and he started to argue. She made him pay for the shots he took, and this is how he showed his appreciation for her hospitality.

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Skogsrået
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, i got from this story that OP bought him a drink? So why does he have to pay for it? Or is he paying for the second one?

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#58

I Work In A Restaurant. Yesterday Some Punk Wrote A Bunch Of Profanities On The Bathroom Wall Which I Had To Clean Up. I Came Back Today To Find This

I Work In A Restaurant. Yesterday Some Punk Wrote A Bunch Of Profanities On The Bathroom Wall Which I Had To Clean Up. I Came Back Today To Find This

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Roan The Demon Kitty
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

nothing a bit of sanding and varnish won't fix. annoying, but fixable. Don't let the twatwaffle win.

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#59

This Isn't Your Home. Why Are People Like This? They Even Left A Jacket 

This Isn't Your Home. Why Are People Like This? They Even Left A Jacket 

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Customer Came Into The Restaurant And Gave The Waiters This Allergy List. The First One Isn't Even An Allergy. It's Just Pickiness

Customer Came Into The Restaurant And Gave The Waiters This Allergy List. The First One Isn't Even An Allergy. It's Just Pickiness

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yo mama's cookie
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some of it could be from a histamine intolerance, there are a lot of foods you can't eat without having a stomach ache / constipation. I have it too, but I just live with the pain after a meal if I choose to eat out.

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People Like That Are Absolute Trash

People Like That Are Absolute Trash

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Brittania Kelli
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who raised these people!? Who thinks this way!? What happened to you that you are this vile creature with hatred seeping from your pores? Are you just a bog standard sociopath or what?

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#62

I Went To My Local McDonald's Tonight As A Customer. I Went Upstairs To Find Somewhere To Sit And Saw This. I Hate People

I Went To My Local McDonald's Tonight As A Customer. I Went Upstairs To Find Somewhere To Sit And Saw This. I Hate People

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It would've taken less time to lift the stuff on a tray and chuck it in the bin than to take a photo and posting. This is barely mess...anything to be a victim.

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People Not Picking Their Trash From Self-Service Restaurants

People Not Picking Their Trash From Self-Service Restaurants

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Kelly Scott
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I worked in a convenience store, I had a customer throwing napkins and straw wrappers all over the counter I'd just cleaned while making himself a slurpee, even though the garbage cans were right next to him. I asked him to please throw his garbage away and he told me that was my job. So when he came up to the counter to pay, I walked away. He wanted to know where I was going and I told him I was going to do my job. He waited until I cleaned everything up again and then came back to take his payment. I would have paid for the slurpee if he had walked out. It would have been worth it.

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#64

We Received A "Very Generous" Tip Today

We Received A "Very Generous" Tip Today

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When I Was An Employee, I Used To Hate This. Why Are Customers So Lazy?

When I Was An Employee, I Used To Hate This. Why Are Customers So Lazy?

I took this photo today at my local McDonald's. There's actually a rubbish bin to the upper right, just out of frame. A walk of about five feet. Yet still, customers leave their stuff all over the place.

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#67

Somebody Just Ordered This. I Work At A Golf Course Restaurant And Deal With A Lot Of Geriatrics. They Outdid Themselves Today

Somebody Just Ordered This. I Work At A Golf Course Restaurant And Deal With A Lot Of Geriatrics. They Outdid Themselves Today

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Undercover
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2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And here am I, too shy to to ask if they could not put mushrooms in my dish 😬

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#68

An Older Picture When I Was A Server And These People Got Salads With Everything On The Side

An Older Picture When I Was A Server And These People Got Salads With Everything On The Side

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#69

Teens Being Teens (USA). Not The Worst I've Seen By Far, But Parents, Please Teach Your Kids Manners

Teens Being Teens (USA). Not The Worst I've Seen By Far, But Parents, Please Teach Your Kids Manners

I don't want to have to pull your 14-year-old out of the women's restroom for harassing an older lady with a walker and come back to their table to see them throwing a fit.

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Kelly Scott
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of those walkers can be thrown with accuracy. Never p**s off an old woman with a walker.

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#71

This Is Why I, As A Restaurant Host, Hate Kids And The Parents Who Enable Them. This Is Just The Floor. I Had Already Cleaned The Table, The Chairs, And The Shattered Plate

This Is Why I, As A Restaurant Host, Hate Kids And The Parents Who Enable Them. This Is Just The Floor. I Had Already Cleaned The Table, The Chairs, And The Shattered Plate

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Kelly Scott
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And parents have the nerve to howl when a restaurant bans kids. "But it's my kids' right to make a mess and it's their job to clean it up!"

#72

Apparently It Was My Turn To Be Left A Stupid Note. Note The "Fix Your Attitude" Scratched Out In The Corner

Apparently It Was My Turn To Be Left A Stupid Note. Note The "Fix Your Attitude" Scratched Out In The Corner

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Weezy
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NGL, I've wanted to leave something like this before. I was a long time bartender/server, so I get it. BUT, I am shocked at how often servers act like they're doing us a favor by waiting on us. I am low maintenance, don't need fawning over and a good tipper. Just don't act like I am putting you out when I ask for silverware to eat my food.

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#73

On A Post About Tipping Servers

On A Post About Tipping Servers

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Len Hill
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cleanliness like the woman leaving a used tampon on the table, or changing the baby's diaper on the table and leaving the dirty one? That cleanliness?

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#74

Leaving Your Used Bandage For Your Server To Clean Up During A Pandemic

Leaving Your Used Bandage For Your Server To Clean Up During A Pandemic

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#76

I Hate "It's Their Job" People, Especially Slobs

I Hate "It's Their Job" People, Especially Slobs

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HeavyMetalHeart
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t really understand these ones. Is it a US thing? It’s the norm where I live that a staff member clears tables, even in fast food restaurants. If there’s a readily accessible bin then I will do it myself, but often there isn’t - and even if there is, I’ve sometimes had staff ask me to leave it for them. Maybe it’s because recycling is the norm here and customers mess it up, I don’t know. I try to leave my stuff neatly but this picture is what almost every table looks like after people leave.

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#77

Kids These Days. Good Thing My Manager Voided It

Kids These Days. Good Thing My Manager Voided It

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#78

Anyone Else Have Entitled Customers Wanting To Treat Their Cafe As A Public Space? Also, We Are Not Inside A University But Are Close To One

Anyone Else Have Entitled Customers Wanting To Treat Their Cafe As A Public Space? Also, We Are Not Inside A University But Are Close To One

Every place in the area has signs for no outside food or drink. We also sell lots of food at our cafe, so we want people to buy our food and not come here and eat food from elsewhere.

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#79

Lazy McDonald's Customers Leaving Their Trash And Not Even Finishing Their Meal

Lazy McDonald's Customers Leaving Their Trash And Not Even Finishing Their Meal

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Carla Phillips
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not once have I ever left my trash on a table at any fast food restaurant. If it's a sit down restaurant, where a person brings food to the table, I always try to stack plates, consolidate trash and any left over for. Anything to make the person's job easier.

#80

I Hate These People. As The Owner's Son, I Get Extremely Angry When People Write These Notes And Not Directly Bring Them Up To The Manager

I Hate These People. As The Owner's Son, I Get Extremely Angry When People Write These Notes And Not Directly Bring Them Up To The Manager

We are a Japanese restaurant in a city of 30,000. This person can't expect all people to tolerate the spice of regular wasabi. It might not be traditional, but other customers can't tolerate that kind of heat. What angers me the most is the "no personality." Our staff is mostly Chinese, foreign-born, and this person expects our staff to be more friendly when they really only know basic restaurant English. That's like telling a baby to run when it hasn't even learned to walk. Is it just me, or this woman's expectations are too high?

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PiAnisum
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read WAS BI at first and tried to make sense out of the first complain. Only the seaweed below gave me the hint I misread and the guy simply couldn't spell Wasabi.

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#81

Not Even Trying Anymore

Not Even Trying Anymore

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john doe
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would be 2$ technically it's more than 50% of two bills

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#82

Here’s My Friend’s Paycheck. She’s A Server At Restaurant. Servers 100% Rely On Tips

Here’s My Friend’s Paycheck. She’s A Server At Restaurant. Servers 100% Rely On Tips

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Upstaged75
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not true. They also make an hourly rate. It's a low rate, but I've never heard of any server ONLY getting tips. And I've worked extensively in the service industry.

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#83

Got A $0.04 Tip Today

Got A $0.04 Tip Today

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#84

No Need To Pay For Ice

No Need To Pay For Ice

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#85

How A Taco Bell Table Was Left. Early 20s Couple. I’m Ashamed To Be In The Same Age Bracket As Them

How A Taco Bell Table Was Left. Early 20s Couple. I’m Ashamed To Be In The Same Age Bracket As Them

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#86

Is Calling Customers "Hun" Weird?

Is Calling Customers "Hun" Weird?

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#87

I Hate Kids And Their Inattentive Parents

I Hate Kids And Their Inattentive Parents

This kid could not sit still. We have a bookshelf, and mom got them a book at the start, but they could not stay at the table the whole time. I offered a coloring sheet and crayons, but that didn't help either. Good thing they were on the patio and not running around the restaurant, but the parents never got up at all to help. And then they left this.

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Weezy
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean, is this really that big of a deal? They didn't rip them all open, pour them in the salt container, etc.. This seems pretty mild and someone just looking for something to complain about.

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#88

This Was The State Of The Table Next To Us For Our Entire Stay

This Was The State Of The Table Next To Us For Our Entire Stay

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#89

Actual Note Left By A Customer At My Restaurant Today When We Wouldn't Give Her A Free Meal

Actual Note Left By A Customer At My Restaurant Today When We Wouldn't Give Her A Free Meal

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#90

What A Lovely Way To End My Shift. A Couple Came In At Last Call, Manager Made The Decision To Stay Open Later For Them And Serve

What A Lovely Way To End My Shift. A Couple Came In At Last Call, Manager Made The Decision To Stay Open Later For Them And Serve

30 or so minutes after they finished eating, I told them I was doing my last call for bar. They said they were good, so I dropped the check. 5 minutes later, the guy asked my barback for one more margarita. Against my good judgment, I went ahead and made it in hopes of a good tip. They sat there with the check in front of them for another 30 minutes before finally closing out. As they got up to leave, I said thanks and have a good night. They completely ignored me and walked out. This was why.

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#91

Couple Showed Up At Restaurant With Special Requirements For The Order

Couple Showed Up At Restaurant With Special Requirements For The Order

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#92

The List Of Allergies A Table Handed Us On New Year's Eve. The Set Menu Was Surf & Turf

The List Of Allergies A Table Handed Us On New Year's Eve. The Set Menu Was Surf & Turf

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KieLeaHar
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

REALLY?!? Are they that brain dead or just trying to pïss people off?!! Seriously? I’m allergic to shellfish- I can’t even carry a closed container of prawn sushi for my mum!!!! You’ve gotta be looking to sue someone (American!!) or just a total dipshīt to go to a surf and turf night!!!!

#93

The Mess Left At My McDonald's. 2 Grown Adults With No Kids

The Mess Left At My McDonald's. 2 Grown Adults With No Kids

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#94

Trashy Customers

Trashy Customers

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Oliver
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In-N-Out always has a ton of employees and they’re really well paid. That doesn’t excuse it but fortunately someone is making $5 over minimum wage to clean that up.

#95

20+ Years, And This Is The First One I've Gotten Sent To The Line. "Worchester"

20+ Years, And This Is The First One I've Gotten Sent To The Line. "Worchester"

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#96

This Tip

This Tip

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#97

I Was Even Asked To Make Up Special Shots And Deliver Table Service Just For This Group

I Was Even Asked To Make Up Special Shots And Deliver Table Service Just For This Group

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#98

Me, An Empath, Sensing They Wanted A Lime (That We Ran Out Of)

Me, An Empath, Sensing They Wanted A Lime (That We Ran Out Of)

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#99

I Represent To You "The Eggless Omelette"

I Represent To You "The Eggless Omelette"

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Amelia Jade
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't see the problem. They're substituting in the tofu for the egg. It looks like it is an omelet/scramble. So, the customer is clearly getting it as a scramble with tofu instead of egg.

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#100

At Anchorage Brewing Company In Alaska. Those People Said, "What? Seagulls Poop Here," When I Confronted Them

At Anchorage Brewing Company In Alaska. Those People Said, "What? Seagulls Poop Here," When I Confronted Them

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#101

A Kids' Menu One Of The Servers Pulled Out Of The Trash The Other Day

A Kids' Menu One Of The Servers Pulled Out Of The Trash The Other Day

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Joseph Miller
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like a paper menu that was scribbled on. Why pull it out of the trash?

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#102

I Served That Night And Got $12 Taken Out Of My Tipshare For This Tab. I Literally Paid To Serve This Table For 2 Hours

I Served That Night And Got $12 Taken Out Of My Tipshare For This Tab. I Literally Paid To Serve This Table For 2 Hours

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#103

The Audacity. A Customer Brought A Recipe Of The Cocktail And Asked Us To Make It

The Audacity. A Customer Brought A Recipe Of The Cocktail And Asked Us To Make It

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#104

5 Minutes Before Closing. It's The Sides In Small Font That Get To Me. I'm The Only Guy In The Kitchen At This Point

5 Minutes Before Closing. It's The Sides In Small Font That Get To Me. I'm The Only Guy In The Kitchen At This Point

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#105

Just Gotta Love Our Customers. Right?

Just Gotta Love Our Customers. Right?

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René Sauer
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, at least almost everything is on the tray. Just throw the last few bits on there, too, remove it and give the table a wipe.

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