Work: Today, I was waitressing for a huge family. Their bill was $750....

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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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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Just the tip

By Anonymous - 28/06/2009 18:43 - United States

Today, I went into work to waitress on a table of 40 guests. They were my only table for the day and the bill came to over 700 dollars. After they left the busser was cleaning the table and threw out the credit card receipt which had my tip on it. FML

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Sharing is caring

By goin4broke - 07/08/2009 15:23 - United States

Today, my parents came to the restaurant I work at as a waiter. After, I picked up the check to realize they had left me a $500 tip! We split the tips among the employees so I only got $50 back but I was still psyched. When I got home they asked me if I had noticed that they used my credit card. 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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Little *****

By MLZ - 30/07/2010 20:00 - United States

Today, while at the restaurant I work at, a bunch of kids came in. They all gave incredibly complex orders, laughed at everything I did, and made a huge mess by "spilling" hot sauce and water all over the floor. After they left, I was tipped eleven cents. FML

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Always tip generously

By Fuck you guys! - 15/08/2023 06:00

Today, I overheard a waitress calling me a cheapskate because I left a $2 tip on a $9 tab. When I told her she was ungrateful, rude, and unprofessional, she burst into tears and told the manager I’d threatened her. I was then banned from the restaurant, all while the little twat smirked. FML

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By lolowills - 14/11/2016 03:20

Today, I was complimented by my guests about the great of service I was giving them. They then left me a $2 tip on a $50 tab. 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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Child labor

By great parenting pal - 11/08/2020 02:01

Today, I was dining out with friends. I saw a mom instructing her young child to go to empty tables and take whatever cash had been left. I discreetly told the manager. He confronted the woman and pointed right at me. As she was being thrown out, she tossed a very heavy mug at my head. It hit me. FML

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Wealth

By Anonymous - 06/09/2021 13:59

Today, after about 8 hours of working and making huge orders, I received my share of tips. It was only a quarter. One single quarter. FML

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secretsymbiote21 5

Wednesday 7 November 2012 8:38

they probably should've left a better tip, but at the same time you can't throw quarters at a customers head and not expect to be fired.

Helldemon 32

Wednesday 7 November 2012 9:50

For them to leave only 50 cents it was clearly as an insult to the waitress imo.

Comments

heyyimtay 2

Wednesday 7 November 2012 16:25

The customer is always right, sadly

Marrach 7

Wednesday 7 November 2012 16:28

YDI You bitch. Be grateful you got something, did you forget some aren't as fortunate to have even 50 cents. You deserved it all the way.

scr_sensei 14

Wednesday 7 November 2012 16:35

FYL for the shitty tip but YDI for throwing the quarters. That's dumb as ****. What the **** did you THINK would happen?

donut_gurl 8

Wednesday 7 November 2012 16:39

I do agree that they were complete assholes for leaving such a crappy tip, but YOU are MORE wrong for throwing the money at them. Learn to control your temper! YDI.

183933 6

Wednesday 7 November 2012 16:41

If you treat your customers like that I'm glad you got fired! I'm guessing they left you 50 cents because you provided shitty service. Next time try taking a bit more pride in your job.

kdbb 4

Wednesday 7 November 2012 16:46

suck it up princess. people have a lot worse jobs and they don't get tips. glad you got fired. I work at a nursing home hauling garbage and get dirty diapers falling on my head and I don't get a fcking tip. sack up

nillamilkshake 9

Wednesday 7 November 2012 17:01

I completely agree with your actions. I'm 17 and a waitress. It can be a ridiculously horrible job since we more or less make our money on tips depending on the hours we work a week. I give you an outstanding applause!

fleur_de_fevrier_fml 22

Wednesday 7 November 2012 17:09

You need to grow up lady, you don't assault customers because they left you a poor tip. If you cannot handle bad custom, you should leave the food industry right now.

Maria_Obligacia 14

Saturday 10 November 2012 18:09

#253 and other demanding little princesses: this job is not for you. Tips are optional, that's why they are not included in the bill, so I could tip as much as I think you deserve. They are not automatic. For you to applaud somebody ASSAULTING people out of greed when they did not deserve to be paid extra shows that you are greedy soulless little scumbags. WORK extra and you'll be rewarded with extra money. I DO NOT have to pay you extra over the cost of my meal. Just because you brought out some dishes doesn't mean I have to pay you extra. And don't even start me on little scumbags like you threatening to contaminate people's food with harmful substances - that WILL land you in jail one day, and for good reason. If you don't like restaurant business, get out and do some other work. Obviously, people are generous enough on average to make it rather lucrative for you or you would not be doing it.

vintage3113 6

Wednesday 7 November 2012 17:01

That's REAL shitty that they left a measly 50 cents on a 750 dollar bill...but honestly, did you really expect to keep your job after losing it like that? YDI

ChaoticallyJo 4

Wednesday 7 November 2012 17:08

I wish I could vote both ways on this one.... I know that not all restaurants (even the big chains) automatically include gratuity in the bill. The one I work at doesn't allow it, matter the size of the party. Since I know this , however, I find ways to bring it up...tactfully to my guests. It is frustrating to receive an inferior tip (assuming the service deserved one) but you certainly overreacted. To those of you who say she made the money no matter what, you're wrong. Many restaurants use a "tip out" policy based on your SALES, not on your EARNINGS, which is money you lose at the end of the night. By leaving only $0.50, this party cost her a lot of money for the night. Essentially, she paid them to wait on them, and that is wrong in any case, bad service or not.