Work: Today, I was waiting on a Canadian tourist at work, and he bought...

By yes, yes it does :( - 30/04/2014 21:11 - United States

Today, I was waiting on a Canadian tourist at work, and he bought some of the most expensive stuff on the menu. I was excited about maybe getting a big tip, so I casually said that in the USA, waiters make most of our money off tips. The guy just snorted, "Sucks to be American, eh?!" and left. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/02/2019 02:00

Today, a guest at my restaurant asked me what a tip was. I had to awkwardly explain to him that servers don't make hourly wages, and we rely on tips from customers to make money. After I finished, he laughed at me, called me a sucker, and stiffed me on a $120 tab. FML

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By brhorton02 - 06/04/2009 14:42 - United States

Today, I was waitering at the restaurant that I work at when I collected a credit card bill that was worth $120 and a big zero on the tip line. Angered, I turned to a co-worker and said "I knew this asshole wasn't going to tip me." The guy was standing right behind me with $30 in his hand. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/09/2014 23:42 - United States - Richmond

Today, I was taking a table's order. After I finished, the guy told me, "Just FYI, I'm not a tipper." Trying to lighten up the situation, I replied, "It's amazing how many people forget I handle their food." He complained to the manager that I'd threatened him. FML

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By aw-wtf - 11/08/2009 17:57 - United States

Today, at work, a man bought a lot of really expensive stuff. He paid the large bill with cash, and the manager helped me count the money. When we were done, he handed me a $100 bill to thank me for all the help. We can't accept tips. The manager was next to me. I had to say no. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/10/2012 01:57 - United States - Rancho Santa Margarita

Today, a customer handed me a 100 dollar bill. He then told me that it was my tip for doing a good job. He snatched it away just as I touched it, laughed, and said, "Just kidding." He then took his money and left the store. FML

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By Anonymous - 22/01/2010 02:49 - United States

Today, I was at my work. To urge people to be generous, I paid my friends to put 15 bucks in the tip jar while saying how great I was. He did this about ten times throughout the day. Turns out, us employees don't get to keep the tips. FML

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By Lizzzyygurl - 02/09/2009 18:29 - United States

Today, a foreigner walked into my restaurant to pick up his pizzas. The bill was $25 and he gave me $30 and a 100 dollar bill. I gave him his change from the 30 and I didn't understand so I gave him back the 100 dollars. He said "Well if you dont want it, okay." He was gonna tip me $100. FML

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By WaitedOut - 03/10/2012 08:07 - United States - Saukville

Today, at work, I got to wait on one of those tables where everyone had very complex orders, and some of them sent their food back. When the time finally came for me to bring them their check and receive my well-earned tip, I returned only to discover that they'd dined and dashed. FML

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By ismerf19 - 22/12/2010 00:05

Today, I was working in a restaurant. On the receipt under "tip" someone actually took the time to write out "$0.00." FML

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By Misunderstood Waitress - 06/11/2012 22:37 - United States

Today, I was waitressing for a huge family. Their bill was $750. Excited about the tip, I was shocked to see only $0.50. As they were leaving, I threw the two whole quarters at their heads. Guess who also got fired today. FML

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NoNamesFree 8

Thursday 1 May 2014 1:00

That's basically asking for a tip. What a way to treat customers.

toxic_walrus 15

Thursday 1 May 2014 1:01

You were fishing for it but he was being a dick. I voted both.

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foreverfilthy__ 10

Saturday 3 May 2014 19:34

Sorry eh! -Canadians

lexi2288 1

Saturday 3 May 2014 23:50

Working as a waiter in Canada means low wage too with a very similar tipping scheme in the States. I don't agree with how the customer reacted, but I would REALLY not appreciate a waister fishing for tips that way. I agree with someone who posted that you should've only said that if the customer asked. It makes you sound like you're expecting a tip from nothing. I will give a good tip if I feel the person deserves it, not because they expect it or fish for it.

someguy314159265 15

Sunday 4 May 2014 7:40

Personally, I hate the idea of having to give tips, but since I'm in Canada, I do it anyway, because I know that what was originally a gesture of politeness got taken to such a level where the less-than-polite corporations noticed how much money people were making off tips, and decided that since they are making that much money, they don't need to pay them as much.

daffidwilde 6

Sunday 4 May 2014 18:54

A shout out to all the chefs in the house? Tips are so alien...

NewBerlin 3

Monday 5 May 2014 6:12

In Canada, waiters and waitresses work off tips too. Probably should get your facts straight.

thecrazymancan 17

Tuesday 6 May 2014 5:11

To everyone saying "you shouldn't have said that! It makes it sound like you're fishing for a tip!" It isn't. OP merely stated a fact. Remember: Things are not always as they seem.

picklemonger 13

Thursday 8 May 2014 14:32

Must've been an Albertan... :-/

mrcook9 5

Saturday 10 May 2014 13:45

See, I'm Canadian. Wanna know why this guy did that? Canadian waitresses/waiters get paid so little too - they make their money off tips just as much as you. When I go out to lunch, I tip. Unless it's fast-food or unless the waitress/waiter is a complete jackass. Another time I don't tip is when the waitress/waiter asks for one.