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.

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TitTat13 8

Sunday 15 June 2014 6:05

I don't ever try to hint about a tip at all it makes it feel forced and stuff but he didn't sound like the greatest customer to serve.

derpina72 23

Tuesday 18 November 2014 4:30

Guys guys, I worked as a waitress. My hourly pay was $2.13, however, if I didn't make enough in tips to cover min. Wage ($7.25) my boss would have to cover it, otherwise it's illegal. So if I worked say 3 hours and didn't make at least $21.75 in tips and wage combined, then my employer had to cover the rest. I had to be making AT LEAST min. Wage always. I'm not sure if that applies to all states, but it applies to mine. (NC)

cantfixme36 28

Saturday 17 January 2015 2:36

Canadians usually make most of their money from tips too, but we would never ever ask for a tip, which you basically did. If a waiter or waitress asked me for a tip I would not tip them.

MissyQuinn 14

Saturday 24 January 2015 18:37

High five to my fellow Canadian.

JessicaGrewal 22

Monday 26 January 2015 16:32

We do not say eh.

Mysofuckeduplife 8

Thursday 9 July 2015 9:40

Being American...if you'd have said that to me I wouldn't have left a tip either...Just because you serve me if it isn't good service or I feel like you're forcing a tip from me you're not getting one

fantasyworld 37

Sunday 2 August 2015 23:35

I think the majority of people know that Americans live off of tips.

trblmkr0727 18

Sunday 6 November 2016 22:16

I'm a Canadian, and I've worked in the restaurant industry, guess what? Tips is how our Canadian waitors and waitressess make their money too.

mixedupminx 8

Friday 21 December 2018 2:04

Well.. Today I got NO TIP on a € 1200 bill. Group of 31 people upstairs... And I was managing it alone, even while I get paid €9 par hour, this still sucks