Money: Change

Change

By notip - 15/11/2009 20:04 - United States

Today, I was at work, when this guy came in and paid for his ice cream, then handed me a dollar. I've never gotten a tip before, so I looked at him and said, "Thank you so much, I appreciate it." He stared at me with a weird look for a moment, and then said, "Can I just get that in quarters?" FML

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By BrokebyKids - 06/09/2010 20:26 - United States

Today, my daughter asked for a dollar to buy ice cream from the ice cream truck while I was on my computer working. Out of my wallet she took a fifty dollar bill. The ice cream man got a big tip before driving off. FML

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By aw-wtf - 11/08/2009 17:57 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 10/10/2012 01:57 - United States - Rancho Santa Margarita

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

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By icecreamer - 06/07/2009 04:03 - United States

Today, I went over to get some ice cream. I found a rare parking spot in front of the store, and even had change in my pocket. After feeding the meter, A lady comes up to me and tells me that the meter was free after 8 o'clock. I paid 50 cents for it. I was 50 cents short for my ice cream. FML

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Bad tipper

By Sticky situation - 23/07/2022 02:00

Today, I was at a Baskin Robbins, and because of COVID, I don’t take any coin change. The cashier handed me $1 and a cent. I said, “Keep the penny.” That basically meant, “You're worth a penny”. She gave me the stink eye as I was leaving. FML

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Catfished

By TooGulible - 12/07/2016 20:08 - United States - Madison Heights

Today, I was at work at an ice cream shop when a hot guy came in and started chatting me up. I got him his ice cream and as I handed it to him, he mentioned that I was cute and walked away. Then I realised he hadn't paid for the ice cream, and I didn't even get a date out of it. FML

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By Lizzzyygurl - 02/09/2009 18:29 - United States

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 dont want it, okay." He was gonna tip me $100. FML

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By charishard - 04/05/2013 05:17 - United States - San Marcos

Today, I was checking out a customer who seemed quite friendly. As I finished, he reached slightly over the counter and I impulsively reached out and shook his hand. He gave me a dumbfounded look and said, "Can I have my change please?" FML

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By ihatebeingacashier - 11/07/2016 21:06

Today, I handed a middle-aged woman her change of $0.75 with three quarters. She looked at the change bewildered and threw the coins down, asking if she thought I could get away with only giving her thirty cents. I had to explain to her how much a quarter is worth. FML

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By Chels - 04/12/2009 06:27 - United States

Today, I had an elderly man come to my cash register. His total came to $15.50 He handed me $5 in nickels and dimes. A full roll of quarters. Before I could take the roll, he bust it open, making me count it. After that was all counted he was 50 cents short. So he handed me a $10 bill. FML

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TheGuyOverThere 0

Monday 16 November 2009 2:32

Would've helped if he'd asked for the change while handing it over, rather than expecting you to be able to read his mind. I understand your confusion

allie2590 31

Monday 16 November 2009 3:13

He's an asshole for not saying anything to you in the first place. I hate it when people do that.

Comments

UMAD_fml 0

Monday 16 November 2009 6:10

No soup for you!

meleole 0

Monday 16 November 2009 6:11

I'm with you, that was his bad. Usually people ask for change... don't they?

melly212 0

Monday 16 November 2009 6:18

i'm thinking the OP probably works in a coldstone (because i do) and i would say that more than 25% of our customers tip in at least some way, whether it's a dollar or just putting their change in the jar. and i know if someone handed me a dollar after making their purchase i would automatically think it was a tip and thank them. the OP was probably new at the job and embarrassed about what happened. stop being mean.

smackieonassis 0

Monday 16 November 2009 6:22

So wait... your problem is that you thought a guy was giving you a dollar but he wasn't? Are you ******* serious? I kind of hope this is a troll, seeing just how stupid an FML can be and still get onto the site.

CypherNinja 3

Monday 16 November 2009 8:18

when i was working at jcpenney this old lady offered a $5 tip but I rejected because in previous jobs it's against store policy to accept tips, then I find out from my bosses that it's okay. Could have paid for my lunch that evening. I had another mcdouble, they're awful.

MagicMeds 0

Monday 16 November 2009 8:43

Raw nerves my ass that wasn't anywhere near as shocking (oooh look at me shock people! I'm so funny and unique lol) It was just... not funny. Pretty dumb really.

Njtorres 0

Monday 16 November 2009 9:10

in coldstone they'll dance the cha cha cha for a quarter =]

enough4 0

Monday 16 November 2009 16:34

There was a brief, minor confusion over whether or not you were getting exactly $1.00 in tips? I'm amazed you haven't committed suicide yet. Stay strong, we're all here for you!

Punkartmama 0

Monday 16 November 2009 18:07

If you don't have a "tip jar," the average person is not going to think about giving you a tip. Kinda funny that you thought he was tipping you when you say that no one has done that before.