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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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 don't want it, okay." He was gonna tip me $100. FML
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
Today, I was working in a restaurant. On the receipt under "tip" someone actually took the time to write out "$0.00." FML
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
That's basically asking for a tip. What a way to treat customers.
toxic_walrus 15
You were fishing for it but he was being a dick. I voted both.
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foreverfilthy__ 10
Sorry eh! -Canadians
lexi2288 1
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
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
A shout out to all the chefs in the house? Tips are so alien...
NewBerlin 3
In Canada, waiters and waitresses work off tips too. Probably should get your facts straight.
thecrazymancan 17
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
Must've been an Albertan... :-/
mrcook9 5
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.
roomforactivitie 2
Waiters and waitresses in Canada also make most of their money from tips..... Dip shit
sugarmonster42 7
That comment made you sound greedy, sorry.