Work: Today, while I was working as a waitress, I had to wait on a...

By Nick - 14/07/2009 02:04 - United States

Today, while I was working as a waitress, I had to wait on a table of 13 people. I was struggling through it and when they finally left I went by the table to pick up my tip. Instead of a money I got a napkin saying "Here's your tip, don't be a waitress." 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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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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By tired waitress - 25/04/2016 23:05 - United States

Today, I'm a waitress. A customer came in and acted very kindly and even mentioned how I was such a help to her. She also mentioned leaving a nice tip. The tip? A fake $20. Thanks. FML

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By waiterrrrrrrrr - 02/08/2009 19:12 - United States

Today, I was working my shift at a fancy restaurant and it had been a really hard day. My parents came in to have dinner and surprise me. After paying, they left a note saying they would see me at home. It also said "By the way, no tip, because you stink at serving." 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 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 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 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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All in a day's work

By Steve-noh - 10/08/2018 23:30

Today, at my job as a waiter I sharted myself while taking an order. They tipped me $20 and wrote "for new underwear" on the receipt. FML

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By themonkeyman - 23/12/2009 00:05 - United States

Today, I started my job as a waiter. I was excited when my first customer paid for the bill. I go over to the table, half-expecting a tip. I got to the table and no money was on the table. On the bottom receipt was written: "Ever heard of deodorant?" Apparently I smell bad. Thanks for the tip. FML

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msbetsy 0

Tuesday 14 July 2009 9:37

Your restaurant doesn't add gratuity for parties of 8 or more? Most do, and this is why.

ManImCool 0

Tuesday 14 July 2009 9:39

If you have ever worked in the restaurant industry, you'd realize this is a FML. No one deserves to get stiffed on a tip, especially for a party of 13. But like #3, why wasn't there gratuity added in?

Comments

shelboo_fml 0

Tuesday 14 July 2009 21:13

Aww, that sucks! Everyone has their *off* moments but a big table like that is difficult I bet! *hugggg*

CynicComedian 2

Tuesday 14 July 2009 21:29

I hope your manager is good enough to ensure that they don't come back. That's pathetic!

andrewms 0

Tuesday 14 July 2009 21:44

you cab still legally ad the tip to their bill with that many people at the table...

girlygirl666 0

Tuesday 14 July 2009 22:19

Seriously, Zargon, and others. Tips are optional. I am an excellent tipper, BUT- I decide what to tip. If the service is great, the waitstaff will get a great tip. If not, they get a shitty tip. I don't care what they make- it's not my job to pay their salary. After paying a hefty price for a lunch/dinner, I will tip whatever the hell I please. So, just because you expect a great tip, does not mean you'll get one, unless you provide great/ prompt/friendly service.

zargon 1

Wednesday 15 July 2009 0:07

You say it's not your job to pay their wage, but what do you think you're doing when you're buying anything? Sure you may not usually pay it direct, but you do pay it. The tip is a number that *should* be factored into the cost of eating. By which I mean, if the waitstaff were getting paid actual minimum wage instead of the lowered one, the difference would be reflected in the price of the food. Meaning you'd be paying it anyway. However, the restaurateurs hate this plan because it leads to higher advertised prices, and so a lower minimum wage for tipped professions remains codified in law. We're not asking for a great tip, just an adequate tip of 15%. Anything above and beyond that is appreciated and a good way to reflect great service.

girlygirl666 0

Tuesday 14 July 2009 22:30

And another thing... that adding the tip to the bill if it's a large party. That isn't legal in my state, at least, but resturants still try it. That's bullshit. I still tip what the hell I want. Try to tell me what I'm going to tip?? F that.

LilMissBossy 0

Wednesday 15 July 2009 8:47

Umm actually it's totally legal as long as there is some sort of sign or note or something (usually on the menu, although I have seen signs right at the host stand at some restaurants I have been to) that states that it will be added. It doesn't mean that you HAVE to pay it either, if you have a problem with it, you can certainly argue it with a manager.

cxal_fml 0

Tuesday 14 July 2009 23:03

If you can't give 100% of your all, you have no business working in a service job. Teachers have far more demanding pressures and they aren't allowed the "i'm just having a bad day, show me you love me, ignore it all, and congratulate me" excuse that is so common by servers who think they should get tipped when they treat their customers like shit

noseasmamon 0

Wednesday 5 May 2010 0:13

hey.... **** you

pandabear11 0

Tuesday 14 July 2009 23:34

If you don't want to tip, don't go out to eat. It's that simple. And yes, you should have to pay me for keeping your drinks filled, making sure your food comes out exactly like you wanted it, running into the kitchen for every little extra item you want. It's called SERVICE. You're paying for my labor, just like you pay for the labor of the mechanic that services your car. You want food that you don't have to get off your lazy ass and get...and I'm bringing it to you so you barely have to move. If you don't want to tip, get fast food. ....and end rant. Jerks.