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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Tipped off

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

kemando 22

Friday 2 May 2014 4:14

I mean, I only tip if the service is phenominal, when I go I'm only planning to pay for food , not extra to pay someone for doing their job.

PonyTails13 3

Friday 2 May 2014 6:16

First of all, OP are you sure he said "eh"? it's not as common a term in Canada as you'd think. Second of all you were fishing for a tip. So I think out of frustration from being stiffed you decided to perpetuate a fictional stereotype. YTDI!

mjms1 4

Friday 2 May 2014 6:47

I see a lot of negative posts on here about how tipping isn't necessary. You morons do realize that to keep food costs down they augment waitstaff's pay with tipping. Educate yourself on the issue before you decide "oh I'm going to go get great service for a great price and not tip my underpaid server". Dicks.

scottacj 4

Friday 2 May 2014 8:15

Personally if a waiter is hinting about tips to me it makes me want to tip them less. I'm not a dick, I tip over the suggested amount in most cases (unless service is complete shit) but I don't appreciate when a waiter/waitress expects a big tip and hints at it. Also, before being a dick you should educate yourself on the fact that not everyplace does this and not every state allows it. Also I have to say, he deserved this...

mjms1 4

Saturday 3 May 2014 9:12

If you had read my comment thoroughly you would have understood that I don't believe that OP should have gotten an amazing tip. On the contrary I think it was a total YDI situation. My comment is a basic generalization of how things are in the restaurant business.

krad204 21

Friday 2 May 2014 16:16

Waitresses in Canada get paid minimum wage+ raises and tips where 10-15% is a decent tip

MariahByTheSea 1

Friday 2 May 2014 18:46

This stands out as inaccurate or fishy. I'm Canadian and we have the exact same tipping policies as the US. 10 - 20% depending on service. Some fast food places even have tip jars out.

mrcook9 5

Saturday 10 May 2014 13:50

I've tipped 25% before for great service. I hate fast-food joint tipping jars though. Even if it gets evenly distributed, I want the person who served me to get the tip, not split between everyone. The boss also gets a cut. And they make better wage than waiters.

WadeNickerson 16

Friday 2 May 2014 21:10

In Canada waiters/waitresses make most of there money in tips too -_- I would have been offended

platypus546 24

Friday 2 May 2014 22:21

so do Canadians, you ignoramus.

trottay 9

Friday 2 May 2014 23:05

Tips are not compulsory, and they are for doing a good job (they should be for doing more than your job but that's life) The minute you ask you become a beggar so get off your high horse and earn your living, not sitting back and expecting it all to fall into your lap

xXBrennanXx 5

Saturday 3 May 2014 0:28

i doubt he actually ended his sentence with eh, we don't actually do that

wolfheartmoon 12

Sunday 4 May 2014 0:32

Even AMERICANS do that. That and "huh", like "sucks to be you, huh/eh?"

mrcook9 5

Saturday 10 May 2014 13:47

Meh, it happens occasionally. But really rarely. I've actually heard Americans saying it when I talk to them. It's a common expression lots of people use.