Money: Today, I was waitering at the restaurant that I work at when...

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 richgirl - 25/02/2010 00:15 - United States

Today, I was doing takeout orders at the restaurant I work at. I spent a long while putting together this guy's $135.00 order. When he finally got there to pick it up, I told him to fill out the credit card slip. I looked at it after he left. He gave me a 40 cent tip. FML

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Just the tip

By Anonymous - 28/06/2009 18:43 - United States

Today, I went into work to waitress on a table of 40 guests. They were my only table for the day and the bill came to over 700 dollars. After they left the busser was cleaning the table and threw out the credit card receipt which had my tip on it. 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 Anonymous - 10/11/2012 07:23 - United States

Today, while at work, a customer gave me a $20 tip. I explained to him we aren't allowed to accept tips, but he insisted. When I called the manager to report it, he pocketed my tip. 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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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 scribbler8 - 14/10/2011 09:35 - Canada

Today, at work, a customer asked for my number. When I declined, he made a huge scene, shouting and scaring other customers. He tipped me seven cents. FML

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Tipping point

By BagBoy - 13/11/2013 06:42 - United States

Today, I was taking out a customer's groceries when he offered me a $5 tip. I told him I couldn't accept, since it's against store policy, but thanked him anyway. He called me an asshole just as my boss was walking to his car, who then yelled at me for it. FML

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By goin4broke - 07/08/2009 15:23 - United States

Today, my parents came to the restaurant I work at as a waiter. After, I picked up the check to realize they had left me a $500 tip! We split the tips among the employees so I only got $50 back but I was still psyched. When I got home they asked me if I had noticed that they used my credit card. FML

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Monday 6 April 2009 23:18

That was stupid. Plenty of people pay tips with cash instead, myself included.

suadelaaa 0

Monday 6 April 2009 23:18

I hope he threw the money in your face. Ha, no I don't. I hope he gave the money to your co-worker.

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gtf0 0

Monday 6 April 2009 23:53

i always tip cash.. that way you can lie about it on your w-2.

kphoffman 0

Monday 6 April 2009 23:53

i have worked in the food service industry but i never expected a tip since it isn't required but i always appreciated getting one. customers are why you get the pay check, even if not that much, because no customers=no restuarant=no job.

Tratsing 0

Monday 6 April 2009 23:57

I hope he never gave it to you in the end.

alex_vik 0

Monday 6 April 2009 23:58

Dumbass

summersong89 0

Monday 6 April 2009 23:59

you should have given it a few minutes, in my opinion.. this is why i really try to avoid bad-mouthing customers. sorry, but YDI.

12345678dance 0

Tuesday 7 April 2009 0:00

I disagree with the people that say tipping is optional... even for really crappy service, tipping is expected, and the lowest I'd tip is 10% if I'm feeling completely ignored. But you still deserved this for your rudeness. This is conversation that shouldn't happen around any customers, let alone the one your talking about who was still planning to tip you. If I were him I would have kept my tip. When you specifically badmouth me and I hear it, tipping is no longer mandatory.