Today, while at my job, a couple became angry with me because I charged them for an extra ranch they'd ordered, as I'm supposed to. When I explained how it says in the menu how any additional sauces are an extra charge, she said nastily, "That's okay, we'll just take it out of your tip". FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
Today, while working at a chain restaurant, I forgot to charge someone a few dollars for extra toppings on the side. My stingy boss took the time to take that money out of my paycheck. FML
Today, while working as a line cook, one of the servers sincerely asked me, "What sauce goes on a chicken bacon ranch sandwich?" I replied, a little incredulously I'll admit, "…Ranch." She then totally lost her cool and went full-blown adult temper tantrum because I was, "mean to her." FML
Today, at the restaurant I work at, my own mom refused to give a tip and complained to my boss. FML
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
Today, a lady cussed me out for not bringing her salad and pizza to her table. She then wanted her money back. I work at a buffet; a self-serve buffet. FML
Today, after ordering at a restaurant, the waitress suddenly began acting like a bitch to me, for no apparent reason. I later found out why: most people who order that particular meal tend to argue and whine about the price. I wasn’t going to. FML
Today, I overheard a waitress calling me a cheapskate because I left a $2 tip on a $9 tab. When I told her she was ungrateful, rude, and unprofessional, she burst into tears and told the manager I’d threatened her. I was then banned from the restaurant, all while the little twat smirked. FML
Today, when making a delivery for the restaurant I work for, a customer shoved and yelled at me because she didn't get any fries with her order. She didn't order any, which isn't unusual, considering we're a Chinese takeaway and don't even sell them. FML
Today, while checking out a couple at work, I handed them their receipt and wished them a good day. The woman promptly pulled her husband to the side, and whispered to him about how much of a "fucking idiot" I was for making the prices so high. I work at McDonald's. FML
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namine120409 42
You should have told her she's lucky you didn't charge her for the spit that would be in her food.
ZombieSazza 34
I hate people who act like you should be so, so grateful for their tip.
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Comments (115)
karcummings 19
Spit on the food!
Ipsum629 13
in a perfect world, tipping doesn't happen and wages are higher
otecasacid 22
Nah. Serving is pretty fun as it is, just wish people would realize that if you can't afford to tip, you can't afford to eat out. Kind of like buying a car. Just because you can make the payment doesn't mean you can afford it
Mauskau 36
Some places in the UK have tried to enforce the "a tip will be added to your bill" without you asking for it, and I avoid those places. If I receive shitty service, they're not getting a tip. Waiting on people is better money here than retail jobs usually, and you're not allowed to accept anything given to you by a customer in retail.
luk32 9
Oh #42, so you also throw extra 10% onto the table to the dealer, because he is nice to you presenting the cars? Or do you rudely assume he is getting it from elsewhere?
Blippety 23
Where I live, tipping DOESN'T happen and wages ARE higher. Means there's less of an incentive to be nice to customers, but people tend be nice anyway, so it's mostly alright.
Brandi_Faith 34
I agree. In the places where there's no tipping but wages are higher, everyone is happy. The waiters and waitresses are usually happy because they're getting paid as they should and they're not worrying about if they're going to make enough for rent that night. Makes sense to me. I really wish the states would do that! In Canada we have tipping, and everyone tips, but the staff is also paid more money and tips are a bonus so they're not relying on tips to survive.
triplebeerox 27
@93, I don't really agree with you. I find that people treat you better if they hope for a tip at the end. In many places I've gone to in Europe I find that the staff isn't as nice; even in expensive restaurants. So even though they get paid more, the service isn't as good. Of course, there are places with great service but in my opinion it's not the norm.
Person_Z 9
The thing is with any restaurant you need to be nice to the server. They have your food before you and you don't know what they did to it
Darkness_Hate 29
The kind of customers that think they're right even when they're wrong..
squeekstir 10
And that's when you spit in her food...
IWishIWasObama 12
Considering they've seen the bill, I'm assuming they're done eating.
IWishIWasObama 12
oooooh! That was low!
em_the_g 12
People should really stop being mean to restaurant people. They're just doing their job
cryssycakesx3 23
or any people.
hoosiergirl94 31
Over ranch dressing.... Come on people.
abNormal62 23
People believe they're entitled to a lot more than they actually are. They should express the concerns to the people that can affect a change not the people that carry out that direction
vikky538 29
People are rude these days