Work: Today, I was waiting on a Canadian tourist at work, and he bought...

By yes, yes it does :( - 30/04/2014 21:11 - United States

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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By Anonymous - 10/02/2019 02:00

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

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By brhorton02 - 06/04/2009 14:42 - United States

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

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By Anonymous - 30/09/2014 23:42 - United States - Richmond

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

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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 Anonymous - 22/01/2010 02:49 - United States

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

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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 WaitedOut - 03/10/2012 08:07 - United States - Saukville

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

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By ismerf19 - 22/12/2010 00:05

Today, I was working in a restaurant. On the receipt under "tip" someone actually took the time to write out "$0.00." FML

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By Misunderstood Waitress - 06/11/2012 22:37 - United States

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

Thursday 1 May 2014 1:00

That's basically asking for a tip. What a way to treat customers.

toxic_walrus 15

Thursday 1 May 2014 1:01

You were fishing for it but he was being a dick. I voted both.

Comments

interexntsc 12

Thursday 1 May 2014 20:41

I wouldn't have tipped either. You are rude and do not deserve a tip. do you really think that Americans are the only ones who tip? next time do your job cheerfully, without the greedy hints and you will probably get what you deserve.

Meiori 1

Thursday 1 May 2014 21:03

In the US waiters/waitresses make 3.15 an hours without tips. That guy was a jerk, telling people from out of the country is fair, because they often stiff.

nettrol 19

Thursday 1 May 2014 21:39

In most other countries gratuity or tips is already added to the bill and waiters get paid a lot better. No one deserves not to get a tip, unless your a horrible person to your customer otherwise it's the waiters livelihood your ******* with. I know a lot of people who are wait staff and it sucks for pay and every time someone stiffs them it hurts them financially. There's a lot of states in the US where waiters get $3 an hour because tips are counted as hourly pay so if you don't tip they only get $24 a day before taxes, can you live off $24? Also everywhere the government assumes you get tipped so you are taxed a portion of you sales as tips whether you get tipped or not.

Astarea 22

Thursday 1 May 2014 22:06

YDI for fishing for a tip, and thinking Canadian waiters/waitresses don't rely on tips as the main income. Canada isn't a third world country. Better luck next time.

KingJcarl 5

Thursday 1 May 2014 22:39

All waiters make most of their money off of tips dumbass. Do you think Canadian waiters don't get tips?

imabong 7

Thursday 1 May 2014 23:58

of course he said "eh"

Anonopotomus 1

Friday 2 May 2014 0:08

You only deserve a tip for good service. Asking for a tip is not good service.

FimogenFeels 14

Friday 2 May 2014 0:18

That wasn't very nice of him, but he's not required to tip you. You didn't cook the food, so it being really expensive doesn't mean you deserve a bigger tip ... Maybe I you didn't ask for one, he would've tipped ... YDI

Caitii 6

Friday 2 May 2014 2:18

so much for the saying that Canadians are overly nice.

Kendrah18 19

Friday 2 May 2014 2:45

You NEVER discuss tips with your customer. Not everyone tips and honestly, even being a server myself, I think tipping is ridiculous. Why do waitresses and waiters get money handed to then after giving you some food, drink and hopefully some sort of entertainment or conversation. Some personality. There are bag boys, gas jockeys, delivery people, the list goes on, and how often do they get tipped for their services?

krad204 21

Friday 2 May 2014 16:19

Oh screw you, waitresses get taxed on their tips wether they receive them or not. And they get paid maybe 3.50 an hour in the US. And for that they get tips, it's also spread out between, busboys and cooks. And sometimes the restaurant will take some of the tips too!