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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
ladyvidel 19
I've worked for tips before myself, I feel bad for you but you brought it upon yourself. If people do that to me, I tip the bare minimum if anything and follow it up with a comment to their manager recommending additional customer service training.
megstiel 16
That wasn't very Canadian of him.
CapnOfTheSeas 0
I live in Canada and my family and I always tip...when they don't bring it up like a jerk. EH...
sanecatlady 13
He should be more careful, my mother and my aunt once went to a pizza place in New York City and when they were done and starting to leave the big, burly waiter, whom my mother told me was Greek and didn't speak English well, chased after them saying they didn't leave a big enough tip!
gracehi 33
Finally, a story about an ass hole tourist who isn't American.
LittleRed79 39
Yeah, but is the asshole REALLY the tourist in this one? I'd say OP started and deserved it here.
gracehi 33
Well, I've been in desperate need of money myself and wasn't beneath asking people for money, so I have to forgive OP there. But the tourist just ripped her off for work she did for him purely.out of spite. That's definitely the bigger dick move.
garebear61 14
Even as an american that would make me somewhat mad for you to hint at that. I willingly give tips to waiters/waitresses who work for and deserve the tip!
skyeyez9 25
I remember I went grocery shopping and the bagger (who relies on tips) didnt bag my stuff, so I did it myself. I asked why since he was obviously on duty and he said "I dont feel like bagging till 9am" and it was around 8:55am. So I was like Ok, no big deal. Bagged my stuff and was headed out, he said "hey, where's my tip?" I said "I don't feel like tipping before 9 am" and went on my way. Why the heck he felt he needed a tip despite NOT bagging or assisting in any way is beyond my comprehension.
barfcannon 24
It's customary to tip in Canada. You sealed your own fate with that comment, OP
urnnotvase 10
It's rude to basically ask for a tip. I give tips to the degree that they deserve it. Never ever assume. It still comes down to it being their money they worked for and they have the right to spend it as they see fit. If you're a hard worker and humble, you'll be rewarded one way or another.
worldclassrager 41
Well you better tip high...it's proper and will humor probably your waiter