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Working in the food service industry is one of the toughest places you can be. Not only can the pay be errr ‘challenging,’ but you also have to constantly deal with poor management and flak from your customers. Now, that’s not to say that every client is going to be a jerk. Far from it! But there are enough rude people to make servers reconsider their faith in humanity.

The popular r/Serverlife subreddit is an online community that invites servers, waiters, and waitresses from all around the net to get together and talk about work. We’ve collected some of the group’s top photos that show just how entitled some customers get. Scroll down and get ready to wonder how anyone could act so entitled. And remember—tip your servers!

Bored Panda reached out to workplace expert Lynn Taylor, the author of the book 'Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant' and a popular blog on Psychology Today, with some questions about what managers can do to support and empower their staff, and how employees can stay resilient when dealing with extremely critical customers. She told us about the importance of good training and empathy, and having everyone be on the same page about the rules. Read on for our interview with the expert.

#1

Was Told I Did An Excellent Job And Earned An "Early Christmas Gift" Came Back To A Fake $15 Tip

Was Told I Did An Excellent Job And Earned An "Early Christmas Gift" Came Back To A Fake $15 Tip

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rob
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's just extra s****y

Nikole
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very “unpresidented”, as Trump would say.

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whatever
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have called the cops and turned them in for counterfeit just to be an a*****e. Even thought it was a tip it still is technically passing 'funny-money". Sure they won't be doing that s**t again.

Valaun
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would have been justified. This is worse than stuffing them and I'm sure the arseholes who did it thought they were being funny. Let's see if they were laughing when the cops showed up to question them. Honestly, I wouldn't feel bad if they got charged.

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Shyla Bouche
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a Christian, I would just like to apologize to all of the servers, retail staff, and other people who are routinely abused by people who call themselves Christian. Don't get me wrong -- I screw up, and badly, but I don't treat people who are trying to earn a living like s**t, and think that's ok because I have a cross around my neck.

Deborah B
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone who tips service employees with fake money, including trump money and those church tract things, is an a*****e, and basicly defrauding the tip-dependent employee, while simultaneously playing a malicious prank on them. They are not a good person.

les
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ya know when people do this its a crime. they are passing counterfeit currency so they should be criminally charged for it.

Valek Fermiga
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that giving a fake tip is actually worse than no tip, it shows such disdain for the server ( who works for peanuts anyway ) just don't be a d*** simple as that....

DarkViolet
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Know what's even worse than that? Self-proclaimed Christians leaving tracts designed as currency, in lieu of a genuine tip. (And yes, I am a Christian.) Little wonder servers hate working Sundays, all because of the "cheap Christians" (that is a direct quote.).

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DarkViolet
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wrong. Just....W-R-O-N-G. Hope the server kept an eye out for that piece of work. Just crappy.

Id row
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did it have god bombs on the back of it? Christians love being mean to wait staff with those.

Ben
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would they make school money to look even that close. I would think it would be illegal even if it does says school. I have watched P**n Stars enough to know that.

Rafael Marshall
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2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why tipping should be outlawed, and waiters and waitresses be given the fair wages instead.

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"When employees must deal with rude customers, they need management’s support and training. Employees must feel assured that their company doesn’t tolerate abusive clientele, for example. In this situation, the more training the better. There are many varieties of challenging customers, and each one often requires a different response," workplace expert Taylor told Bored Panda via email.

"In today’s market, where there are labor shortages, it can be beneficial for a company to make sure their employees are the priority, not antagonistic patrons. Uber mastered this concept by providing a customer rating service to maintain a level playing field. That said, management must also be sure that the solution matches the misdeed, as supporting the employee can also be a fine line," she added. Clarity and communication are key. 

"With many customer conflicts going viral today, companies must do their utmost to define what is and isn’t acceptable… how to take the highroad, unless it’s abuse. One internal litmus test to live by is to consider how the scenario would be perceived by an objective person—or the outside world," the author of 'Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant' said.

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    #2

    Sorry I Politely Asked Your Crotch Goblin To Not Throw Sugar At Other Guests. Lmao

    Sorry I Politely Asked Your Crotch Goblin To Not Throw Sugar At Other Guests. Lmao

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    ️ ️lefty libra️
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or you can teach your kids to properly behave in a resteraunt (i know i didnt spell that right)

    Milk_Bread
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, the kid can always break something and the parents will have to pay for it, soooo 🤷‍♀️

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    Jeremy James
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once, in a restaurant/bar in California, I was making my rounds during a packed World-Cup afternoon. I was passing a table with 2 parents and a child, maybe 4 or 5 years who was definitely old enough to know how to behave in public. This child takes the sugar caddy, dumps the packets on the table, and in one motion sweeps them all onto the floor. The father made eye-contact with me and just shrugged, as if to say, "Eh. What can you do?" I don't know? Maybe use this teachable moment to parent your child!?

    Daniel R.
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids are the worst at restaurants! Your kids can't behave? Don't make that someone else's problem!

    New Everywhere
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids who don't have boundaries or parents with a spine are the worst at restaurants. I've seen plenty of them just enjoying their chicken tenders and having a good time

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    KittyGaming
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    KAREN ALERT I hope Op is doing well now

    Id row
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is enraging. There needs to be more child-free restaurants since parents have gotten exponentially more negligent and entitled over the years.

    Mojo Flizash
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah. Eff this customer and her jerk kids. I've got up and left an establishment because when my sons were younger and extremely wound up they were being obnoxious. Teach your kids what is exceptable.

    whatever
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't be an entitled a-hole parent who thinks a restaurant is your personal playground.

    H Nunya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forgot a quotation

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is awful! I used to work in a restaurant, and we had an upstairs, you could see over the railing to the downstairs, at one time the kids were dropping sugar packets, shaking salt and pepper, and I stopped them right before they decided to drop a ketchup bottle. Some parents think while at a restaurant, the serer is also a babysitter, so not the case!!

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    #3

    💀💀💀

    💀💀💀

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    Angry Unicorn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not like they were flirting, when I was younger waitresses used to always say "Is that all for you, sweetie?" or "Can you speak just a teensy bit louder, sweetie?" or even "we have a lemonade meal deal! Do you want some lemonade with that, sweetie?" Not at all like "Heyyyyyy, sweetie sweetie"

    Edward Dwyer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was a different generation. "Read the room" as they say.

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    Karl
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She’d explode if she visited Yorkshire. On any given day I’ll be called “Love”, “Sweetheart”, “Flower”, “Darling” and “Petal” by both women and men. It’s just how people speak round here. Nothing to get your knickers in a knot about.

    Louie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Careful honey! Your insecurities are showing!

    Coyote Osborne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am an old gay man from the South. I call everyone "sweetie". Friends, family, old people, young people. "Sweetie" means "You are sweet" or "it is sweet to be around you." It does not mean "I want to steal you from your spouse right in front of their face."

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg I hope this isn’t offensive, but you totally make me think of this episode of King of the Hill: https://youtu.be/rz9rQsutfuo

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    UncleRussian
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're that concerned about a server calling your man "sweetie" then darling that foundation is already shaky :)

    Downunderdude
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Taken men'? Seems very ownership-ish. Was she perhaps not entirely confident about his takenness?

    Nancy Hayssen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah the guy is probably on the fence to be truly "taken" as he sees the controlling behavior escalate...making her more controlling 😅

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    Megalodon Meg
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When did sweetie become code for DTF?

    Amanda W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No one is after your dusty husband karen

    C L
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was the husband writing that till I saw your comment

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    Shyla Bouche
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a 20-something, I went to a restaurant alone (I like to read while I eat). The waitress, who was about the age I am now, called me honey. I called her sweetie. After that, she called me miss. I gave her a larger tip than I normally would have, because she got it.

    Apachebathmat
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW, sounds like a totally trust based marriage

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    "The key in many training programs is for employees to understand where to draw the line. What are the boundaries? How do you provide a service in a friendly manner, but let the customers know there are limits? This is where role-playing is invaluable. Being in a customer-facing business does not mean being a punching bag; in this case, the customer is 'not always right.'"

    According to workplace expert Taylor, one of the easiest ways to stay resilient at work is to put yourself in the overly critical customer's shoes. Of course, this is far from easy. "Oftentimes, clients want to be heard. They’re unhappy and are likely critical customers as a rule. Understanding that their complaints are not personal (and may be their issue) can help. At the same time, you can feel empowered knowing that there are limits—and management supports you when pushing back to untenable behavior," she told Bored Panda.

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    #4

    If You're That Broke, Don't Order Tequila Shots For You And Your Friends At An Upscale Bar In The Middle Of Uptown

    If You're That Broke, Don't Order Tequila Shots For You And Your Friends At An Upscale Bar In The Middle Of Uptown

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    Jeremy James
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your server doesn't set the prices nor do they get a portion of the profits. You must think you're addressing the owners. How about we raise the prices with an automatic gratuity that goes directly to your server, jack*ss?

    [>.<]/
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'an automatic gratuity that goes directly to your server'. So like fair wages?

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    Royal Stray
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more shocked that owners of "upscale" restaurants doesn't pay proper wages. Then again why complain to the servers, it's not like they can change the prizes.

    Donkeywheel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbh, you can be very unpleasantly surprised by the prices once inside (not everybody read the full menu outside or research the place beforehand), choose to order the minimum and leave without spending extra.

    Jo314129
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once again : Servers do NOT control prices!

    Gert Domber
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DON'T CALL US (GUYS) WHERE FEMALES, SAY FOLKS INSTEAD OR MAM AND DON'T CALL PEOPLE SWEETIE OR OTHER STUPID NAMES. BE MORE PROFESSIONAL ON YOUR JOB.

    Maggie Mae
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    DON'T Order WHAT You CAN NOT AFFORD!!!

    Omima mimi miki
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just drink at home with your friends

    tabithapaquette98
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if you can't afford the tip, don't go somewhere that requires it. It's very simple

    Tristan J
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone should ask upon entering an establishment whether tips are required to make up a living wage - if they are, then go elsewhere. In the short term, waitstaff will suffer and lose income and jobs, but it would not take long before restaurants were forced into paying proper wages.

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    Glenn Milliken
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Server should stop bitching about not getting enough tips and start bitching to their bosses to be paid a living wage

    Ms.GB
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go to a restaurant you can afford

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    #5

    It’s Always The Extra Nice Customer Who Asks For Extra Sides When You Check On Them

    It’s Always The Extra Nice Customer Who Asks For Extra Sides When You Check On Them

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    SCP 4666
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure the grocery stores and landlords accept love as payment

    Pandapoo
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    2 years ago

    This comment has been deleted.

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    elmortero
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be my European brain, so I expect some pushback here, but apart from the fake bills, "life advice" and so on, I would say: stop bashing the customers and start pressing the employers. It is them that should pay your wages, not the customer

    Oh Gosh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My hope is they put the heart on the credit card slip but left cash on the table. If I have cash at the time I'll leave it on the table instead of putting it on card.

    Pandapoo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We do that often, but just cross through the tip line.

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    Jeremy James
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, the ones who go over-the-top with verbal gratitude and compliments about how great my service was and then leave me nothing are the worst. As if I can pay my rent with compliments. In the US, gratuity is how you express gratitude. Otherwise, cook at home. I get that it's a messed-up system that needs to change. We need to abolish the tipped minimum wage of $2.13/hour and maybe use a profit-sharing model. Yes, that will mean menu prices will go up a bit. But you can't protest a flawed system by stiffing your server and thinking you're in the right because the system is wrong.

    Wayne
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tips are optional, you know. If you disagree with the wages, unionize and protest or get another job. Your customers are not responsible for your salary. Your boss is.

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    Justin Rogers
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tipping should go the way of the dodo. I don't get tips for doing my job. I also cook my own food and do my own dishes and I don't pay myself for cleaning up or serving myself

    nancy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of people leave cash tips, so this can't be unusual.

    Gert Domber
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I ALWAYS GIVE THE TIP TO THE SERVER TO MAKE SURE SHE/HE GETS IT.

    Glenn Milliken
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do you get to complain about not being tipped for a job you're being paid to do you don't like your earnings talk to your boss and get paid more or move on

    Jods
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Might have been someone from Europe, the UK, Australia. Anywhere where we don’t need to tip because most employers pay them decent wages. What if all the servers went on strike for just one day to demand a proper living wage. How about a union? Is it actually ‘the law’ that tipping is required? Although I never will, but if I visited the US I’d make jolly sure I gave you all a decent tip after reading lots, and lots of this type of story.

    Daniel Heys
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tipping culture has gotten so out of hand. Tipping is meant for the person who is receiving the service to give a little extra something to the worker. Now it’s meant to be their whole paycheck??

    Magpie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm 50, and I waited tables at different times in my teens, 20s and 30s. I never worked at a restaurant where the hourly wage was even close to minimum wage. Even 30 years ago, tips were the primary wages for servers. Tipping culture is certainly out of control when people earning at least minimum wage or who do very little for you expect to be tipped.

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    #6

    This Was Given To Me As A Tip Yesterday

    This Was Given To Me As A Tip Yesterday

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    Angry Unicorn
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice dollar design, not so nice tip.

    Allison B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed. Looks pretty and well made but still a s****y thing to do.

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    whatever
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call the cops and get them arrested for counterfeit.

    Michael Largey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Call the Secret Service. They're charged with handling this stuff, and they have even less of a sense of humor than the FBI.

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    Bronze Republic
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people think it's hilarious to give fake money. It's one thing if they handed it to you on the street, but it's counterfeiting if you use it for a service.

    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they were a time traveler and that's what money looks like in 10 years...

    Two_rolling_black_eyes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once again, someone spent money just to not give you money.

    Tucker Cahooter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe with luck it might become a collector's item

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    "Dealing with difficult people, whether customers, coworkers, or even tough managers, can often be like dealing with a terrible two toddler—who doesn’t know how to moderate their behavior when stressed or frustrated. So likewise, the antidote is to use some parental training techniques you’ve used or seen before," Taylor said, adding that she elaborates on this in her book, 'Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant.'

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    "For example, after witnessing a meltdown, let the perpetrator know they’ve been heard, but set boundaries to bad behavior. Also:

    • Reiterate what their beef is, to offer some validation. 
    • Be the voice of reason in a way that they know benefits them.
    • You just can’t fight fire with fire whether it’s an irate customer or an out of control toddler who is running amok. 
    • Show patience and understanding, but also some solid boundary setting is in order.
    • Diplomacy is critical… as in many contentious situations, it’s how you package your information. Your delivery matters. 
    • You may need to repeat yourself in a polite way, using varying phrases to get your message across.
    • Use a little levity to defuse tension when you feel you are turning the situation around."
    #7

    Left By A Lady Who Didn't Look At Me And Didn't Speak To Me When I Asked Her How Everything Was

    Left By A Lady Who Didn't Look At Me And Didn't Speak To Me When I Asked Her How Everything Was

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    cj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why do people think that they have a right to comment on other people like that just because they are servers? it's a restaurant they work at, not an audition for Annie.

    ️ ️lefty libra️
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FYI- you need to work on the way you treat people

    Spittnimage
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does it say? Can't read most of it.

    Remy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fake- this is the customer copy, not the one they sign and leave the tip on. I'm sorry, but don't do this! I have been a server, and people do comment c**p like this, but it's annoying when people try to play the victim card for internet points. Why would you even want to fake something like this? Yes, people can be rude and yes some servers suck. I also think tipping is antiquated and the industry needs to change. Servers deserve a living wage and shouldn't have to worry about feeding their own kids on a slow night or because someone didn't tip. No other industry puts this type of pressure on the customer to pay the wage of their service provider, even other industries that have tipping! Your massage therapist, your hairstylist, etc. all get paid either an hourly or per-client wage!

    Veronica Vatter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the customer receipt..... Not the merchant one

    Heather Talma
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not what? Somebody read that for me cause I cannot.

    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    CUSTOMER Needs to WORK ON HER MANNERS!!

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    #8

    Me And Other Server Agreed To Split The Tip On A Party Of 15. They Tipped A Dollar…

    Me And Other Server Agreed To Split The Tip On A Party Of 15. They Tipped A Dollar…

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    ConstantlyJon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At my restaurant, any table with 10 or more guests we can ask a manager to auto-grat. It charges an automatic 18% tip for the bill, even if the split it, to prevent this from happening.

    Justin Rogers
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe pay them $3.50 and $7, respectively, above minimum wage and take away tips and quit gouging customers (I have done build outs and remodels for very high end restaurants and bars plus personal homes to know 300%+ mark up is the standard ) and treat your staff with dignity and respect. Why is it up to your customers to pay the difference for you underpaying employees?

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    Beth H
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is why most restaurants can add gratuity for parties or six or more.

    Marcos Valencia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1 moron is easy to find, 2 morons is a very common coincidence, as per 3, 4 or even 5 morons... but 15 morons at the same table?

    Milk_Bread
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    u couldve put both halves at least

    Janice Sanz
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some people are straight up idiots!!

    BravePanda
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is likely that the party was assuming auto gratuity or they had been told that. The single dollar is probably someone tipping beyond auto-grat.

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    #9

    Democrates

    Democrates

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    DelvianBlue
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well he's not wrong. Democrates, or Democritus as some believe him to be, was an ancient Greek philosopher so definitely not American or Christian. I can't say for his take on freedom, but he is thought to be one of the first philosophers to talk about the concept of democracy. It's possible he's the same Greek philosopher who first hypothesized about atoms too!

    LMJ
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You always know when someone is a republican because they tell you without being asked about it. I've worked in customer service for years and it happens frequently "hi, how are you today?" Customer responds with someone about the left or democrats or liberals. It's like, ah so you're a miserable POS, Got it.

    Dirk Daring
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same kind of person who says "DeMoCrAtS PoLiTiCiZe EvErYtHiNg!"

    Michael Largey
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, how dare a political party stick its nose into politics? Shocking!

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    Back in St. Olaf
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it when folks identify themselves as classless jerks. Saves me the time of figuring it out myself.

    Amanda W
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have preferred no tip and he just STFU

    rob
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give me the money please. The receipt and their garbage opinions can then just go in the trash.

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    30_Helens_Agree
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are republicans like this? Sincerely, they seem to HAVE to let everyone around them know all the time what their party affiliation is. Not one person I’ve worked with at my job knows my political party but somehow I know who every republican in the office is.

    Paul Macdonell
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess they felt their 20 % tip paid for their 100 % b******t.

    Id row
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I swear republicans are mentally ill.

    Roan The Demon Kitty
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    so... they wanna vote for the guy who wanted to build a wall across the border, but yet.. that keeps america "Open"... ?

    pico diablo
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking at the date on the receipt, this was only 7 months after vaccines had begun to be widely distributed. This person was someone who objected to restaurants only having take-out food as a way to mitigate the spread of the covid-19 virus (therefore this customer considered these restaurants to be, "closed"). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EDIT/NEW (same day as this BP Post): Complaining about Covid Control measures might seem like old news, but TODAY, conspiracy peddling politician Rep, Marjorie Taylor Greene (MGT) Falsely Claimed that an inordinate amount of Americans died from covid shots, and suffered miscarriages and stillbirths. When corrected, she said she, "I don't want my staff to be educated" . . . . . . . . . . . . . https://www.huffpost.com/entry/marjorie-taylor-greene-rochelle-wolensky-staff-educated_n_648985cae4b025003ee114ef ... ... (links to video of the encounter on Twitter)

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    David Leick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought the idea of voting Republican was to keep America closed. I'm so confused.

    pico diablo
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looking at the date on the receipt, this was only 7 months after vaccines had begun to be widely distributed. This person was someone who objected to restaurants being take-out only to mitigate the spread of the covid-19 virus (and therefore, "closed").

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    The expert noted that employees can be effective in using tough love when dealing with critical customers, meaning that they remain assertive, consistent, and polite. "When times get testy, it can also mitigate tensions to be empathetic to their issue—but let them know how your company operates and its policies," she said.

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    #10

    My Girlfriend Received This As A Tip On A $50 Bill. The Woman Stuffed It Behind The Plastic, So She Had To Pick Each One Out

    My Girlfriend Received This As A Tip On A $50 Bill. The Woman Stuffed It Behind The Plastic, So She Had To Pick Each One Out

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    Oh Gosh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called a check presenter. I can't post pictures on here. But if you Google it it has plastic on the inside that doesn't give you a lot of room to put your hand in. That's why the OP said she had to dig the change out one by one.

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    Arthur Waite
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, real small. Not even as much as a quarter, just pennies, nickles and dimes. Cheapo!

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    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember her Next time she comes in Don't Serve her!

    Sean
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if you gotta get rid of all your change dont just tip it.. wtf is wrong with people

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It'd be great if one of those turned out to be a rare coin worth hundreds of dollars.

    Betsy Ray
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Karma will catch up with these people.

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    #11

    I Made The Total 129.99 And Really Hope It Bothered Them A Little

    I Made The Total 129.99 And Really Hope It Bothered Them A Little

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    Edweirdo Contagious
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People like this shouldn’t even be allowed to dine out.. Cheep mofos!!

    the redqueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW. I am assuming somebody must have gotten really, really bad service, or was rude ,...to leave a .40 tip on this amount. This establishment probably has a policy of tipping out -most of them do,@ it's based on a set percentage of the servers sales that evening. It can be one to three "tip outs"-to host, busboys, bartenders. The server STILL has to tip out to everybody on those sales, regardless if the customer decided to leave him change. It comes out of the servers pocket. The IRS does not believe any customer would ever leave anything less than 8% of a bill, so the server has to pay taxes on that, even if they didn't get it. Now honestly, most customers tip well,@that helps cover the loss.( 20%=25.80-.40=25.40 loss, plus whatever tip out is, plus taxes on tip, after tip out) that's a lot of cash to loose on one table. If it was bad service, this person is correct, it's an effective way to make your server "feel it". $2.13 is a common hourly wage for companies to pay servers.

    Donkeywheel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So the system makes it possible to LOSE money (not just not being paid enough) on a table but somehow there are still people defending that system. Okay.

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    Adam Chang
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the "Tip Guide" triggered them.

    Liubliana Puh Calmet
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    2 years ago

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    I used to close my tickets with 0 tip hoping it bothered them as well =D

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    #12

    Jackass

    Jackass

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    SheHulk
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    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the Balance Due $58.98, and then the Sub Total $33.98?

    Dee on bikes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone paid for part of the bill in cash before the card was ran.

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    Dominik
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And why the heck do they suggest 18-22% tip

    Bronze Republic
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think 18 is being pushed to be the new standard not 15.

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    Illini1825
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like some context could be missing here...if part of the bill is already paid in cash, the tip too could be paid in cash. Some people just like to have full dollar amounts on the bill.

    WonderWoman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate when places put in **THEIR** suggested tip amounts - here the LOWEST % is 18% - that is wrong. People have calculators on their phones, they can figure it out without the place giving them their guidance. Also, in this pic, what is going on with the totals?

    Phillip Moderow
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "TIP" is an acronym for "To Insure Promptness". If the service was extraordinarily bad, I personally am not above stiffing the server but I wouldn't be nasty about it.

    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bill Total is $58.98 But He only Pays $34.00??? How is That Possible?? It would be $58.98 + 0.02 = $60.00 Total Paid!!

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    The r/Serverlife subreddit is an old one, with roots all the way back in late May of 2014. Over the years, the online subreddit has grown by leaps and bounds and now boasts nearly 112k active members who are invited to take off their aprons, have a glass, and chat about work.

    Among these numerous members are both servers who enjoy venting and discussing issues at their jobs, as well as random people from different industries who like taking a peek into the reality of waiting tables. This subreddit is a perfect place to remind you that, yes, servers are living, breathing human beings who deserve respect. 

    According to the data collected by Indeed, the average salary for a food service worker in the United States is $14.88 per hour. Of course, this fluctuates quite a bit depending on what company you work for. For instance, Indeed notes that Chili’s pays its employees an average of $21.32 per hour. Meanwhile, Applebee’s compensates its staff around $21.19 per hour, and IHOP pays $20.27 per hour.

    #13

    I’d Rather Be Tipped With A Bag Of Dog Sh*t

    I’d Rather Be Tipped With A Bag Of Dog Sh*t

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    Steven Meyer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tips are earned- just putting a plate in front of someone does not deserve a tip

    #14

    People Don’t Understand The Restaurant Industry

    People Don’t Understand The Restaurant Industry

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    Kat Hoth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    SO, like I'm supposed to stand here while you attempt to make up your mind even though I have 5 or 6 other tables to take care of? Sheesh, entitled people rub my fur the wrong way.

    Gina Babe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    8 don't know why you were down voted. Must be someone who has never served!

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    Alexandra Davis
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet I bet this person is one of the ones moaning no one wants to do these jobs and why stores are shut as they don't have staff!

    Id row
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah, the time burglar customer who holds the server hostage while they ask a million questions that are mostly answered by the menu itself if they bothered to read it. They think no one else matters but them and that they deserve preferential treatment. I was working in a restaurant one time on a Mother's Day afternoon and we were mega slammed. A customer called wanting to call in order to be picked up and basically wanted me to read the entire menu to her. This is a nice Italian restaurant and it would have taken me ages. I was the only bartender and had a line of servers wanting drinks as well as bar customers wanting stuff. Lady got huffy on the phone when I told her I couldn't read the entire menu to her.

    Jeremy James
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, you mean one of those fake jobs where I sit in a chair and browse the internet, stare out the window, micromanage, and act important because my parents had the money to send me to my daddy's college and one of their Country-Club friends owns the company where I "work?"

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And probably is as bad to his workers as he is to restaurant workers.

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    Ken Beattie
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't this depend on what "be patient" applies to? If it's about waiters trying to hustle people off a table while they're still trying to finish their meal then I'm on the customers side.

    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A Tip is Not the Waiter or waitresses Income!! A Tip is The Expression of the Servers Manners & Service Towards the Customer! If the Customer is Rude you can expect Nothing anyways!!

    Jess Wilkinson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We didnt see the service. Bet she or he were not good at serving them if they felt this way.

    Patricia Smith
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And at least 6 weeks teaching school and surviving on that salary as well. Wouldn't Washington sing a different tune with these experiences under their belts?

    the redqueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it should be a requirement before anybody is allowed to get their first job, they must spend three months as a server waiting tables. It needs to be a law. That way, these greedy companies would finally " get it"-a server has the most influence on sales, and the most influence on the customers experience. A waitstaff can make or break a business- companies need to pay them what their worth, so the customers don't have to make up for it, and tip only for above and beyond service. But we all know, they will never pay a real living wage to servers. They have gotten away with it for way too long......

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    #15

    Some People Should Just Stay Home…

    Some People Should Just Stay Home…

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    Fuzzy bunny feet
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tipping is optional. Restaurants should pay a living wage so servers don't have to count of tips and customers don't feel obligated tip.

    David Leick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, but until that happens TIP YOUR SERVER!

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    Jeremy James
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In one of my former restaurants, the owner did not put up with this kind of nonsense. You would be noted in our host's reservation system, and you would not be given a table again. God bless that man.

    ---
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't it be simpler if he gave the waiters bigger salaries?

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    Back in St. Olaf
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    2 years ago

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    Servers in the US rely on tips to make a living wage. Everyone knows this. If you can't afford to tip or refuse to tip, eat at home,

    Linziaj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely not. The employers are underpaying way too much.

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    Zdena
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tips should disappear. Do we tip a bus driver, a nurse in hospital etc?

    Dalton Wilcox
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nurses and bus drivers don't make 2.13 an hour on the expectation that tips will make up the difference between that and min. wage.

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    Marcos Valencia
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should make this statement *before* they're served.

    Celeste Hambrick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is right up there with the people that refuse to give five stars on surveys. "well you didn't go BEYOND my expectations, you simply met them"...

    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Believe that is Correct but if The Server was Extra Nice and Watchful of Your Good Meal & Good Time then Leave them Cash at the Table!!

    Helen Taylor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could've just written "I don't understand how much servers make an hour, and I'm an a*****e."

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    Red Lobster’s average food service worker’s wage is slightly lower, sitting at $17.82, just below the US Department of Veteran Affairs which offers $18.45 per hour, but slightly above IKEA’s average salary of $17.73. It’s important to keep these numbers in mind when doing background research for a raise or if you’re looking to jump ship and head toward greener pastures.

    The city you live in will also have a massive impact on your salary. For example, if you’re living in Los Angeles, California, the average food service worker’s salary is going to be $17.42 per hour. Washington, DC offers something similar, with $17.30 per hour. If you happen to live in a nearby town, consider comparing your wage there with the salaries in LA and DC. A slightly longer commute to a different job might just work out.

    #16

    Last Table Of The Night

    Last Table Of The Night

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    Jo314129
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly just don't write anything at all.

    H Nunya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can’t afford the tip on a $73 dollar order at a steakhouse? Yeah ok.

    Back in St. Olaf
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you can't afford the tip, you can't afford to eat out. Period.

    Bronze Republic
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Exactly. When I go out I never think, "I won't tip today" no matter the cost.

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    Tucker Cahooter
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I wish I could tip...". I'm sure Visa wouldn't have minded you spending a little bit more

    the redqueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is ridiculous. Maybe she can pray she gets decent service next time........

    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bad Manners Do Not Need to be Advertised!!

    Amanduh
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I worked at outback steakhouse, you had to automatically tip the restaurant 3% of your sales so for that server to have waited on that table they actually lost money, $2.25. I know if you check my math it’s only $2.21 but outback steakhouse also does not work with pennies and makes you round everything up.

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    #17

    East Tn :(

    East Tn :(

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    Ron Baza
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I respect this. They customer has announced “Trump supporters don’t support working people. They are bad people. If you are a bad person, vote for Trump. I’m a bad person, and I vote for Trump.”

    Nikole
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The “both sides” commenters have arrived! Oh, callooh callay!

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    Dave In MD
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Typical trumper. Still mad the Fuhrer was defeated.

    Betsy Ray
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This does give a clue as to what kind of people these nasty and cheap cretins are.

    pico diablo
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    2 years ago

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    David Wambold
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is why we don't like conservatives.

    Diolla
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    2 years ago

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    Demosthenes
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m gonna ask again to highlight how little most of the world cares about trumpers: what does FJB mean?

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    #18

    Guess I’ll Just Go Sell My Left Kidney 🙃

    Guess I’ll Just Go Sell My Left Kidney 🙃

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    David Wambold
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think these people can't do math. 10% is one decimal point not two.

    Two_rolling_black_eyes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is someone deliberately doing a 1%. If you are spending $350 on a meal, you know enough math to know this tip is insulting.

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    Jods
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was that for a big corporate get together? If not, can someone explain why the cost is so high and what job do I need to be able afford it? I honestly cannot remember the last time I had a take away. Come on, I wanna hear those violins playing!

    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The utterly minimal 15% tip would have been $52.34.

    David Hale
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is even worse than it seems. Many restaurants make servers pay a percentage of the sales to the "house". It goes to bartenders, busseres, hosts/hostesses. I worked at a place that took 3% based on sales. $348 would cost a server over $10 whether or not they even received a tip. Yes, I knew about tip share, it's a common practice. And, its not optional.

    Gina Babe
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is awful. Bad tippers don't realize you are PAYING TO SERVER THEM

    Bronze Republic
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the worst on here! A 1.2% tip?! For $340?!

    DarkViolet
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that jackass truly believes that the server will forget that, I have some lovely swampland to sell him.

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    Some other high-paying US cities also include Sacramento, California ($16.05 per hour), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ($15.67 per hour), Las Vegas, Nevada ($14.76 per hour), and Atlanta, Georgia ($14.66). Among the runners up are Tampa, Florida ($14.45 per hour), Dallas, Texas ($14.41 per hour), and Jacksonville, Florida ($13.70).

    A fancy restaurant server Bored Panda interviewed earlier shared a lot of great tips about her job. “The essence of being a good server is making sure everyone leaves the meal having had a nice time. The essence of being a great server is making sure everyone leaves the meal having had a memorable time,” she shared her perspective on being a professional server.

    “I’m always on the lookout for anything extra I can do to make the night special for our guests. If I overhear a birthday mentioned, we bring out a piece of cake. If someone comes in wearing a Dolphins jersey, we’ll turn on that game if they’re playing. We take pride in our work,” the server said.

    #19

    “Serving Teenagers Isn’t That Bad”

    “Serving Teenagers Isn’t That Bad”

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    Oh Gosh
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I served teenagers once years ago. No tip. The next day one of the parents came back and gave me $10. And apologized because the kids didn't have enough money the night before. But man that night I was pretty ticked off. I ran my a$$ off for those kids.

    Persephone
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah sometimes they just don't know any better either. The adults who were actual jerks pissed me off way more.

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    Isabella
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first tip is a normal one in Europe, if the food and service was good.

    inkpen-waxwings
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    teenager here- I rarely go out for food bc I just can't afford food + tip. but when I do go out I tip generously, it's the least I can do. I'll be in their shoes once my internship runs out

    Justin Rogers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No context, maybe their service was horrible? Maybe it was one of those places that don't have servers? Pho and teriyaki places usually do nothing service wise and still add/expect tips. Why do fast food places not tip? It's because it's all factored in as it should be

    Beachbum
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever my kids went out with their friends to a sit down place with a server, when they came home my first questions was always how was the service and what did you tip? I worked tow jobs, paralegal during day, server at night, so she knows I will ask. And a lot of times teenagers work in the restaurant business, she was a hostess, and then a server a Skyline, she always tips!

    Violet Jensen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Y’all we’re broke I’ve been applying to every job around and nobody contacts me back

    M.
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In HS, I went to a club dinner with mostly upper-classmen, and they all told us to tip well because we were a large group and it was likely an inconvenience to serve us. Most of them have probably had a service industry job, or their parents raise them really well. I never thought I'd ever see good peer pressure. 🙈

    Marty BlackEagle-Carl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when i was a kid, no one explained the purpose of tips, or that servers hardly got paid, so they needed the tips.

    Briana Kessler
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can forgive kids because they might not know yet. By 18, that goes out the door. They should know better.

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    #20

    "You Ruined My Mother's Birthday"

    "You Ruined My Mother's Birthday"

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    cj
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they still tipped, I'll take that as a half win

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they won't be back. That's a complete victory.

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    theenglishbornable
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean if the food was bad and the service horrible then $5 is very generous.

    Ken Beattie
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah this is the problem I have with tipping. Assuming the service was genuinely bad then why should you expect a 20% tip? Living wage, then make tips purely for exceptional service. Everyone wins.

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    Phillip Moderow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... and the problem with this comment is -- ? Tip zero from me if was really that bad.

    Jeremy James
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A 12% tip isn't that bad, especially for someone who didn't enjoy the food or service. I would never dip below that. Maybe it was a busy night, maybe the cooks made something that wasn't to your liking but she didn't have time to check with you to make sure everything was okay because she was over-sat and also she had to put her dog down yesterday but her boss wouldn't give her today off, maybe someone called out sick. You never know. Also, your gratuity isn't just for your server. It also gets shared out to the bussers, runners, bartender, and hosts, who may have been doing an exemplary job on their parts. Even if my dining experience wasn't perfect and my server wasn't attentive, it isn't right to take food out of other people's mouths. 12% is the bare minimum you should factor in when going out, regardless of service. Kudos on this lady's son for at least being decent.

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    Angry Unicorn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean SURE a $5 tip isn't much, but it's better considering the other "tips" on this list.

    ConstantlyJon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    meh, $5 on 40 isn’t awful. that’s about what I’d expect.

    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "you were horrible, but I'm not one of the a******s from the other posts so I'll still tip you." That's nice!

    Michelle C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the hell kindof 75th birthday you treated your mom to for only $41.48!?! Sir, you ruined your own mums birthday dinner!

    Weasel Wise
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who takes their 75yo mom to a "bar & grill" for her birthday? Classy!

    Fuzzy bunny feet
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the food is bad that's not the server's fault. If the service is bad no tip.

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    #21

    Ridiculous How People Think This Is Even Remotely Acceptable. Service Was Great Too And Ran Me Around For Over An Hour. Help Me Feel Better, What’s Your Worst Tip?

    Ridiculous How People Think This Is Even Remotely Acceptable. Service Was Great Too And Ran Me Around For Over An Hour. Help Me Feel Better, What’s Your Worst Tip?

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    Phillip Moderow
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that part of this tip rebellion has to do with "suggested gratuity" starting at 18%. I bristle every time I see it. Lately, the server brings a portable scanner to the table with that tipping demand before you ever see the bill, and then hovers over your shoulder while you're deciding what (if anything) to pay. After a waitress CHANGED my 10% tip (for poor service) to 18%, I only tip in cash now.

    Andi C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cash tips are actually preferred as you don't have to claim 100% for tax purposes, whereas 100% of tips on credit cards are reported.

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    Hiram's Friend
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always pay with plastic and tip in cash. Used to date a waitress (that's what we called them then).

    Kel WNC
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just FYI- When you tip on a card (debit or credit), the server DOES NOT get the whole tip. The restaurant has to pay a fee to the card companies for the usage and swiping of the cards. The restaurant takes a portion of all electronic tips to cover this fee. Not a big portion, but if you waitress for some years, this adds up quickly. Always tip in cash, even if you pay by card, to make sure the server gets the whole tip.

    Beth H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just seeing that check makes me want to scream. A special place in the afterlife for them.

    Jo314129
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The defeat I would feel after all that is making me tired just thinking about it.

    Janice Sanz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't go to restaurants any longer.

    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tip is For Service Received Not a Part of the Entire Staffs Wages!!

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    Something that customers can do to help out the staff, especially trainees, is to step in if they see another client being rude to them. “The server may look unbothered, but that’s because it’s their job. ‘The customer is always right,’ is one of the only pieces of training many of us get. It is literally our job to be sure tables leave happy. We cannot argue with you. So, just because they’re smiling on the outside doesn’t mean they’re not offended, or even feeling unsafe, on the inside,” the professional revealed what the reality is like.

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    #22

    Normalize Staying Home

    Normalize Staying Home

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    rob
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though i understand American tipping culture i also understand the huge amount of tips expected is not possible for everyone on top of the already pretty steep bills of eating out. The caption normalize staying home doesn't sound very fair to me either. Stay home if you are too poor to tip 18% or whatever.

    WonderWoman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It shouldn't be the customer's responsibility to pay the server a living wage, and if more people refuse to tip, the sooner the tip culture will change.

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    Anna Stephenson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "normalise staying home"........or maybe normalise not expecting a 20%+ tip for just doing your job..........and normalise businesses paying a decent wage so servers don't have to rely on tips! - as an Aussie, I find the idea of tipping just so greedy - I realise it isn't because the workers don't get paid a decent wage etc, but I always have to fight to urge to say- come on- why should you expect a "tip" for just doing the job you were hired to do!?

    Maebe Maeve
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To answer your question, the tip is expected because otherwise the server wouldn't make the federal minimum wage. Where I live, the minimum wage for a tipped employee is just $2.13 per hour (that's not a typo). Their tips are expected to bring up their hourly wage to at least $7.25 per hour. If they don't make enough in tips then the restaurant has to pay the difference. It's a very flawed, gross system and it needs a major overhaul.

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    Nikki Sevven
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So you spent your last $41.19 on a restaurant meal and didn't even have $6.17 in your account for a minimal 15% tip? Büllshit.

    Justin Rogers
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why I have not eaten at a restaurant in over 7 years. Bad food, bad service, bad attitude. Why should someone be guilted into paying more than the advertised price? Tipping culture is one that needs to be canceled

    happyplants28
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I mean at least they’re being nice and possibly honest about it I guess??

    Michael Largey
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    2 years ago

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    There's nothing nice or honest about treating yourself to a forty dollar meal and then stiffing the server.

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    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It Should be Left up to the Customer How Much tip to Leave Based on the Service Received not the Cost of the Staff Behind the Scenes in the Kitchen!!

    Zedrapazia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the f**k? Tipping is not mandatory, this customer wasn't rude at all. Entitled server, this industry has to strike if they want to make more and not push it on the customer

    Phyllis Turbin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But I can afford to go out to eat.

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    #23

    Got This Today As A Tip, Would This Be Valid Anywhere? And Yes It’s Sticky

    Got This Today As A Tip, Would This Be Valid Anywhere? And Yes It’s Sticky

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    leendadll
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's enough left to be valid everywhere, though not everyone will take it. If a bank won't replace it, you can send it to the US Mint for replacement.

    KittyGaming
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly yes bc if the number is still visible it's valid

    Johnny
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as more than 50% remains and you can read the serial number then it's valid.

    Seadog
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Officially, as long as both serial numbers are intact, it is legal tender. A bank will swap this out and return it to the Fed as mutilated currency.

    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As Long as it Has the Serial Number onit Banks Have to Take it!!

    Marty BlackEagle-Carl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    still valid as long as serial number is on it....

    Helen Taylor
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bank should take it. They send a lot of money to the treasury for replacement.

    Mojo Flizash
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No vending machine will take it.

    Jods
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like its been through a few already.

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    #24

    “I Even Named My Son Logan” Yes I Work Here God Help Me

    “I Even Named My Son Logan” Yes I Work Here God Help Me

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    Marcos Valencia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not tipping you because of management. This must be a modern Robin Hood.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's says he's not coming back. So, hey, they will do better.

    Danish Susanne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why should this person care if the restaurant does better, when he clearly states he will never come again?

    JP Purves
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The server has nothing to do with the size/quality of the food.

    Kim Shannon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Be a grown up and send your complaints to corporate, not your server.

    Wysteria_Rose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...so we're not going to address that this person insinuates that they named their kid after a chain restaurant???

    Seadog
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't he going to be so proud growing up knowing you named him after a restaurant. You couldn't even come up with a name from a deceased family member or close personal friend, you had to resort to a food chain. How original. Just picture him sitting in 4?th grade and all the kids start talking about who they're named after. "And who are you named after Logan?" "My daddys favorite restaurant at the time that he now hates." (queue all the kids laughing)

    Justin Thyme
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Logans is still better than Texas RH

    LCB
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    y'all pretty much tells us all we need to know about this person

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    “If you’re not comfortable saying something to the abusive customer directly, just find a manager and quietly inform them of what’s going on, they’ll take it from there. A lot of servers are students who are too nervous about losing the job or looking unprofessional to ask for help. And, as someone eating in the restaurant rather than working there, your words will carry far more weight with the harasser than ours would anyways,” she told us.

    #25

    I Hate People

    I Hate People

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do these skinflints come out with this "I'm short of money" cr*p? If they can't afford a tip when eating out (and presumably everyone in America knows about tips) then should go to McDonalds or stay home

    Abner_Mality
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Order less! Always factor the tip in up front....

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    Jo314129
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When I'm "short on money" I can't justify spending almost $80 on 1 meal.

    Randy Mertl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Alot of people are short on money. So they should only eat at home or McDonald’s? I’m starting to think tipping is the problem not the people paying. Sure some are jerks but not all servers or food are good.

    Libby King
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or order something less expensive. If someone has the money for an almost 80 dollar meal, you’re telling me a few more dollars is going to break the bank?

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    Lynn Morello
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they are short on money, then why eat out. it would be much cheaper to cook at home.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Character" is not spelled m-o-n-e-y.

    gotham-panda
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Short on money", but you just spent nearly $80 on one meal. Sure, I believe you're at the poverty line. (◔_◔)

    H Nunya
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they tipped $6? If I read that right.

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    #26

    Fun Little Love Note! Also According To Her Restaurants Website They Actually Do 20% For Parties Of 8 Or More…

    Fun Little Love Note! Also According To Her Restaurants Website They Actually Do 20% For Parties Of 8 Or More…

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    Tucker Cahooter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So an 18% tip on a $49 bill at the other place gives a total of $57.82. This tightwad is whinging about less than a buck

    Milk_Bread
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they can't afford it, then what? What if they wanted something nice for once?

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    Beth H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If a party of six has a bill for only $58 it's an inexpensive restaurant already so a $12 tip should not be an issue for six people.

    My “in my head” Voice
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Six people for two hours and they only spent $50??? They were cheaping out on their meeting or something.

    Weasel Wise
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Six people and your bill isn't even $60?!? Yeah, I hate tables that come in, drink only water, and everyone pairs up and sharing each an entree. 😒

    Fat Harry
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be delighted to only be checked on twice in that time.

    RKBJR82
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So they took up her table for two hours for a $58 tab? She could've sat more people for additional tips.

    norabest321
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They left a tip better than gold. They told the server where they work....(insert sinister laugh)

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then eat where you work, and get Bamboo-zled there.

    Zipitty Doodah
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm wondering what they all ordered for 6 people to eat out for less than $50 isn't too bad lol

    Melanie Schmidt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is this, nap time at day care? Who the hell cares hour many times you're checked on, more than 2 would definitely get annoying

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    #27

    Regular Who Has A Different Date Every Week

    Regular Who Has A Different Date Every Week

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    Two_rolling_black_eyes
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's an easy solution with regulars. Refuse to serve them. You're risking $.04.

    DarkViolet
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Know what the best manager would do? Allow you, the server, to earn every cent of that lousy tip. Don't refill their beverages, take your sweet time bringing their food, avoid eye contact when they try to get your attention. At the end, the manager pays you what you would have gotten, had the table actually paid you a 20% tip.

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So kind of you to plaster their signature all over the internet.

    Beth H
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They left four cents as a tip. Can't feel too badly.

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    DarkViolet
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a server, I would VERY politely return his change. Obviously, he needs it more.

    Danish Susanne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think that I would be able to refrain from remarking (in her hearing) that this one is the best looking you have brought this month

    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Give them Water & a Menu & then Have All your Waiters or Waitresses Ignore them as Pour Payers of Service at your Establishment!!

    skildude
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dont see a dot between the 8 and 0. Thats an awesome tip.

    Johnny
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the regular goes to the restroom let the date know how much they tip every time they bring a different date there. Soon you won't have to deal with them.

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who would date him more than once?

    the redqueen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everybody that has ever worked in restaurants knows that leaving a penny means bad service.........let me guess....that customer probably didn't say one word when they were asked how everything was......

    Jeremy James
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you look closely, it's actually 4 pennies. ¡Lotteria!

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    Other things that customers can do to make a server’s day are to be kind, be polite, tip well (depending on the country), and avoid venting their frustrations on the staff. All in all, how you treat food service industry workers says a lot about you as a person. If you’re rude to someone who you think has no power, it might be time to rethink how you treat people as a whole.

    #28

    Manager Got This Back From A Table (Adults) He Told Couldnt Order The Kids Meal

    Manager Got This Back From A Table (Adults) He Told Couldnt Order The Kids Meal

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    Fuzzy bunny feet
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it's on the menu you should be able to order anything you want. Some people may just want smaller portions. I agree with the customer on this one.

    Pickles, Pennies, & Ponies
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agree, what business is it of the managers if a person wants the kids meal, who cares. He probably just lost them as customers and anyone those customers care to complain to about it. Managers power trippin.

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    Jods
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what really bugs me as it’s the same in the UK. I have a major problem with my stomach that means I can’t eat very much - and NO it isn’t a gastric band. I’ve stopped arguing and instead I’ll ask for a meal from the usual menu but a small portion only please and yes, I’ll pay the full price.

    JLN
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I quite often order off the kids menu, adult portions are way too much food! I've never had an issue with anyone saying no, I think if I heard that I would walk out!

    Violet Jensen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I usually want to order kids meals because serving sizes are huge?!

    Miriah Williams
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone who's had surgery that means I cannot finish a meal without being sick, I order kids meals (and half the time I can't finish those) Why the hell do you force people to waste your cooks time and your companies money by wasting food? Let people order what they want.

    Danish Susanne
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last time I went to a fish and chips place I asked for a small portion, because I couldn't eat all I got the time before. Oh they said just a childrens portion then and I also only paid for a childportion, though that was not my intention, I just hate wasting food.

    JP Purves
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The server does not make the rules!

    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of us Can't eat the Adult Portions any More so Why should we Order them?

    Kim Shannon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know what else matters? Not being an insufferable, passive aggressive jerk

    KittyGaming
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    2 years ago

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    This isn't a fast food place where you can order kids food and if you do want to do that at this kind of restaurant HAVE your own kid with you

    Ashley Greer
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not everyone can eat an adult sized meal. Like Bariatric patients. Why should I pay more for food I don’t want?

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    #29

    This Has Been Happening All The Time Lately, This Shift I Didn’t Get A Single Tip 20% Or More. Thinking Of Applying For Minimum Wage Job

    This Has Been Happening All The Time Lately, This Shift I Didn’t Get A Single Tip 20% Or More. Thinking Of Applying For Minimum Wage Job

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    Doris_Deborah_Diane
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That math ain't mathin'......omg. it's late, without glasses, I thought it was 58.09. My apologies!!!!

    WonderWoman
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Expecting a 20% was their first mistake.

    DadManBlues
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tipping 20% or more? Is it the Bizarre Things of America post?

    The Original Bruno
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've defended the tip culture and how you don't get to rip off waitresses just because you think it should be different. But the size of the expected tip and the new places that ask for a tip are getting ridiculous. 15% was standard. 20% was for exceptional service.

    Seadog
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who don't tip a fair amount should have their pay reduced to server minimum wage. Lets see how long they last and how quick they start tipping 20%+. That is a reality show I would watch.

    Colin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thinking of applying for a minimum wage job. So Americans, lobby your state legislatures to fix that.

    JP Purves
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Restaurant servers do not earn minimum wage, they are usually paid $2-$3 an hour.

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    Maggie Mae
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $70.00 Paid minus Bill of $68.09 = $1.91 Tip? WOW!! Somebody needs to Be only Partially Served in the Future!! Menus & water & Ignored as they do in Europe!!

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    #30

    When They Give You The Ol’ “We’ll Take Care Of You” Razzle Dazzle

    When They Give You The Ol’ “We’ll Take Care Of You” Razzle Dazzle

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    rob
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But i agree if I already spend 144 on food i dont want to spend a minimum of over 20 on a tip. I don't make 20 dollars an hour why would it be normal to tip it for some service?

    Marcos Valencia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't live in the US, and we don't tip in our country (Spain), but if I know that my tip is what actually she server is going to earn, then I would give a correct tip. What I don't understand is tipping based on the price. I understand it can be a reference sometimes. But if I buy a wine bottle, it's not like the service is so different whether the bottle is $50 or $100.

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    Andi
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this idea of 20% tip is ridiculous even in a culture that exploits its workers. 'oh, its what's expected' ... by who? the owners, that who. just put up your prices, be honest and pay your staff. quick question, do you pay income taxes on tips?

    gotham-panda
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only do servers pay income tax on tips, but there is a "minimum expected earnings" attached. This means, even if you didn't make that minimum, you still have to pay taxes on that money the government *thinks* you should have earned, but didn't.

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    Jess Wilkinson
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree rob a tip doesnt need to exceed 15-20 per hr. And assume a bit of like 5-10 per hr theyre paid at restaurant. (I was a waitress and a car hop i got zero complaints and many large tips fyi), just because prices are high doesnt mean waitress should be paid higher tip. We just need to do away with tipping all together and pay people normal rate like England has for a long time.

    Justin Rogers
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I see is whining, what about when they get over tipped? I would love for someone to pay me 20% over what I already get paid and that's only 1 table

    David Hale
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When did 20% become "normal"? 15% for good service is more than generous.

    Colin
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vals last comment, which is downvoted and hidden, sums it up. Servers only work their jobs because of expected tips. The fact that a server can make as much as a psychologist due to tips is the problem. Stop tipping America. Force the change.

    gotham-panda
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    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Val is not expressing the truth of the matter because she's angry and b*tchy. She's right - a server *can* make as much as a psychologist does in one night.... if they are *lucky* and work in a place that has wealthy clients *every night*. That's not the case for most servers, however. The truth for most servers is that they live paycheck to paycheck, barely scrape by in the bad weeks, *maybe* get a little extra on the good weeks, have to share whatever tips they DO get with the back of the house, are legally paid LESS than minimum wage because of "expected tips", which is the *government's* expectation by the way, and come tax time - they have to pay taxes on what the government expects people should have tipped them - even when they didn't. You can't say just because *some* servers are lucky enough to work with high-end, high tipping clientel, that ALL servers should get stiffed by their customers, especially when the system is *designed* to screw them out of the most wages possible.

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    Celeste Hambrick
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geez... when the hubby and I hit the little Mexican joint on Saturday nights he always flips a ten to the server on a $30 bill. These people are nuts. No wonder we all get such a bad name.

    Bill Marsano
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Including tax ion the calculation is wrong--no big deal,. but wrong.

    Omima mimi miki
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    10 is good. Just cause the price of the food is expensive doesn't mean they have to give you an expensive tip....don't know if you were a good server, how long they were there etc...

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    rob
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Twice on the list?

    Adam Zad
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And both times, they spelled "republicans" incorrectly.

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    Michael Largey
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Keep America open! But build a wall around it so no one gets in.