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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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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Comments (289)
kakakarotcake 17
While it was wrong for him not to tip you you were also very unprofessional for asking for a tip
sjbartholome 14
"while it was wrong" you do realize tiping is not expected at all outside of US so your assessment of "wrong" has no valid basis.
Evolving_Squid 15
It was right for him not to tip if he was insulted. It was wrong for him not to complain to the manager.
Setareh23 34
#48: actually tips ARE expected (though not obligatory) in Canada. However as mentioned, asking for a tip is considered rude and unprofessional and many people won't leave a tip if you do. One of my friends is a very generous tipper (20-25%), but if the waiter is all in her face about the tip, she won't leave anything.
moomanjohnny 10
If you probably waited and didn't say anything, he probably would've tipped you. But FYL because you did all that work and didn't get anything for it.
RLG4 20
Agree! Especially because in Canada, at least where I'm from, tipping is a standard custom.
TheDrifter 24
True, but here in Alberta we take at least a little joy in under tipping rude and obnoxious servers. By rounding to the next dollar if they're really bad. I find it's more insulting than leaving nothing at all.
atlchick24 6
Totally deserve that one OP. Never ever fish for a tip. Give them good service to prove you deserve it. I understand tips are majority of your income but to essentially demand it is bullshit
onlychildFTW 34
I like to leave a rip if the service is good enough. But if they are fishing/asking for a tip they will get nothing. Do your job and most people will leave a tip. But don't be an idiot and ask for it. Tips ARE optional.
atlchick24 6
Exactly! Earn the tip! I have no problem tipping 20% or better for good service. And I am Canadian. So it's not mandatory up there. But you bust your ass you deserve a tip!
LostInTheZone11 29
I voted both based the dick move of his, as well as you making that tip comment.
SnazzyPotter 17
I thought Canadians were supposed to be super nice
lirideout 10
Regardless, hinting for a tip is still tacky.
Not_Impressed13 9
We are! We just don't like being pressured to give a big tip. Sometimes if you act like a dick, we act like dicks back.
jew_lala 11
Canadian are nice but there are dicks in every town and county!
anonymuse_fml 31
We're nice; we're not doormats.
luckyme143 13
They are :) we don't like being ASKED for tips though, just like any normal person
iSativa 24
He's right though. It does suck to be an American. Especially one who's under middle class. We need a revolution.
gracehi 33
I think you mean it's AWESOME to be an American. *Throws rifle over shoulder, mounts buffalo, and rides off into the sunset*
Sangue0608 26
@93 This is my new favorite comment of the day.
baysideisacult 15
Canadians (and most of the western world) are well aware that you make a living off of tips- You don't need to tell them. Fishing for tips is a sure-fire way to ensure you don't get one. I'd hazard a guess that if you hadn't said anything about it, he probably would have tipped you. YDI
911_Guy 5
Exactly. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes. It's the same in Canada, he got turned off by you asking for a bigger tip.
akorpija 12
I usually get turned on when asked for a bigger tip...
Zebediabolical 45
I usually turn her on by saying 'C'mon. Just the tip!'
aruden 25
I probably wouldn't have tipped either or very little of my waiter said something like that trying to pressure me into tipping
Witchylady 18
He may have given you a good tip if you just didn't bring it up and almost expect that he give you a huge tip.
lysx84 24
I work in restaurants too (albeit in the uk), I know how tough the job can be and I know how crap American servers have it - still wouldn't tip someone fishing. It's the height of bad manners. YDI.