30 People That Had Enough Gall To Leave These Questionable Tips For Their Server
Interview With ExpertCan I give you a few tips? Never grocery shop while hungry, wear SPF every day, and stop leaving terrible tips for servers at restaurants!
We all know that tipping culture can be very divisive. Those who work in the service industry are adamant that waiters deserve great tips, while critics don’t understand why restaurants can’t simply pay staff a living wage. But one thing we should all be able to agree on is that leaving servers with insulting tips is not recommended.
Below, you’ll find a compilation of awful tips that waiters have received from customers and shared online. Enjoy scrolling through this frustrating and confusing list, and be sure to upvote the messages and things you can’t believe patrons left!
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Someone Left Me A Tiny Shirt As A Tip
Best Tip I’ve Received
As They Left Their Dad Said To Me: "Idk Where My Kids Get Their Sense Of Humor From"
Working in the service industry certainly isn’t for everyone. It entails long days on your feet, requires keeping a smile on your face while customers are rude and annoying, and you never know exactly how much money you’ll walk home with at the end of the night until you close. Some days you might get lucky and leave with a fat stack of cash thanks to generous tippers, while other nights, you may head home feeling like the entire day was a waste.
Despite the fact that working as a server doesn’t require education and can often provide flexible hours, the job definitely isn’t easy. In fact, it can be stressful, exhausting, fast-paced and often also includes a toxic working environment. According to a survey from Cozymeal, 71% of restaurant workers say they’ve experienced anxiety, 38% say they’ve experienced depression, 48% report having a sleep disorder, and 42% say they have chronic pain all thanks to their jobs.
Best Non-Money Tip You’ve Received?
Sorry I Politely Asked Your Crotch Goblin To Not Throw Sugar At Other Guests. Lmao
Nice Tip
Nice touch, I suppose, but I suggest that the situation called for currency, not artistry
To find out more about what it’s like to work as a server, we got in touch with Ned from The Waiter’s Academy, who was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda. When it comes to what kind of person is perfect for this job, Ned says, “A great server is like a blend of a stand-up comedian, a multitasking wizard, and a mind reader.”
“We recommend the job to those who thrive on human interaction, possess mental fortitude, and are not afraid to hustle,” he noted. “If you think you're terrible at everything else, that helps too! Welcome aboard!”
$39 Tip In Coins
No Tip For You
Favorite Note A Table Has Left Me
As far as the pros and cons of being a server, Ned shared that some of the best parts are having “flexible schedules, global mobility, and the opportunity to rake in good money for those who excel.” On the other hand, some of the downsides of being a server include “clocking in long hours and battling stress,” Ned says. “But hey, diamonds are made under pressure,” he added.
This "$100" Tip I Received Tonight
This Was Left As A Tip At My Restaurant
Coworker Got This Note Today
We were also curious about what the serving expert would like all customers to know about their waiters. “That we're not magicians,” Ned told Bored Panda. “We can't be everywhere at once! And yes, the tip is the North Star of our efforts. No one would work this job if it was not for the tips!”
The Tip Line Said "Turn Over For Tip"
$1 Tip On $500+ Bar Tab
A Guy At My Table Complimented My Glasses And Then Left This Note On His Check Lol
Looks like a decent guy to me. Made a honest compliment, sensed that it might have been misinterpreted and felt in appropriate, and set things straight.
Ned was also kind enough to provide us with some tips for those struggling with the server life. “If stress, long hours, and kitchen chaos are dampening your spirits, either embrace the chaos or gracefully bow out,” he says. “The learning curve is steep, but with a smile, resilience, and a bit of time, you'll master the art of serving.”
When Karen Tells You Everything Was Great, But Then Changes Her Tone Once She Doesn’t Get Something Free For Saying It’s Her Birthday
I Got This As A Tip In My Bar. In Scotland
Did you pick out a mansion which you'll buy with that powerfull curency?
I Was In The Weeds And Very Focused I Guess…
Finally, Ned added that the job market is serving opportunities on a silver platter. “Seize them!” he says. “In conclusion, the server's life is demanding, but the demand for skilled servers has never been higher. So, chin up, hustle on, and may the tips be ever in your favor!”
A Customer Decided To Tip Their Server Like This
Came In 15 Mins Before Close And Left This
People Don’t Understand The Restaurant Industry
Depending on where you live, you might find tipping to be completely unnecessary. And if the country you live in does pay servers a living wage, you have every right to choose not to tip! But unfortunately, in the United States, most servers do survive on their tips. The federal minimum wage for tipped employees in the US is a measly $2.13 per hour. Meanwhile, the minimum wage for most jobs is $7.25 an hour. Without earning decent tips, there’s no way servers can make ends meet.
This Was Given To Me As A Tip Yesterday
Ironically, things like this make one want to avoid churches rather than inspire a person to want to go to one.
Customer Left A Pretty Sh**ty Tip, Quite Literally
Last Table Of The Night
If you are in the US you shouldn't go out to eat at a restaurant if you won't tip. It's bizarre in other countries, but in the US it is currently part of the person's wages and they get taxed on a certain percent the government assumes they receive in tips.
Until servers are guaranteed a living wage just for doing their jobs, they’re going to keep asking for tips. And while it certainly isn’t necessary to tip self-checkout machines, or baristas who simply give you a latte in a to-go cup, it’s nice to prepare yourself to leave a tip before dining out in the US. And if you can’t, it might be better just to cook a meal at home. You’ll be saving money anyway!
It’s Always The Extra Nice Customer Who Asks For Extra Sides When You Check On Them
Working at restaurants that had free rolls I could guess the tip based on how many they asked for and the rach to go with it.
The Bill I Received Today As A Tip:
I Wasn’t Worth 2¢, But She Gave Me Hers And A Penny!
We hope you’re enjoying scrolling through this bizarre (and perhaps infuriating) list, pandas. Keep upvoting the tips that you can’t believe customers left, and if you’ve ever worked as a server, feel free to share what the best and worst tips you’ve ever received were down below. Then, if you’d like to check out another article discussing the wild world of tipping, we recommend reading this piece next!
Got A $0.04 Tip Today
Lol, Never Seen This Kind Of Tip Before
Being A Server With Tattoos/Piercings/Colorful Hair:
Tipping (or paying extra for something) is a strange thing indeed.
What's even stranger is not paying servers a living wage so they need those tips.
Load More Replies...I was a barmaid in my younger years and on quiet nights the bartender a few doors over would lock up his watering hole and strap on a few at my counter and vice versa. We had an internal joke of tipping each other the same R10 note because neither would accept money from the other, it was fun until we argued and it ended up in a fire place. He he.. Lol?
Tipping (or paying extra for something) is a strange thing indeed.
What's even stranger is not paying servers a living wage so they need those tips.
Load More Replies...I was a barmaid in my younger years and on quiet nights the bartender a few doors over would lock up his watering hole and strap on a few at my counter and vice versa. We had an internal joke of tipping each other the same R10 note because neither would accept money from the other, it was fun until we argued and it ended up in a fire place. He he.. Lol?