Did you not look at the price of what you ordered? Seriously, when you look at a meal, see it's almost fourteen bucks with tax, you should not leave that two dollar tip. As much of a jerk as it makes you feel, it's better than not being able to fully pay for your meal. Like some others said, always tip afterwards. Also, why would you only bring fourteen dollars to a restaurant?

... and this is why they taught you math at school! remember in fifth grade when the teacher said "you have $14 and your meal costs $13.86, how much can you leave as tip?" YDI!

Just move to Australia so yo don't have to tip

To #3 the person never mentioned he was eating at a fast food restaurant so he HAD to tip!

OUCH! poor waiters. i was a waiter for years as a young adult. it was not fun. bad tips,no tips,bad people,lack of people and most of all i think everyone who confronts a waiter has no sense (or very little) of empathy. if im going out to eat i understand that i need to pay for myself and the service im going to get.if i cant afford service then i cannot afford to eat.you live and learn; now you know.

that's why people tip after they've paid.

If you ever want to eat there again, go back when the same shift's working and let them know you're making up for stiffing them on a tip. Put the money in the jar and leave. They'll remember you in any case, whether positively or negatively is your choice.

you should have gone to McDonald's or Wendy's or BK in places like that, you can have a filling lunch from 7-10 dollars..but it's not very healthy

A chance to learn. What would you have done if the price had been higher than 14 bucks?

silly! you tip after you get the bill :P