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Anyone who has worked in customer service and interacted with a fair share of strangers on a daily basis knows how tiring it can be. Waiters and bartenders are no exception; they are fully aware of how much resilience it takes to smile at someone while they curse at you, complaining about (trivial) things that are out of your control. The job demands character and deserves proper recognition. Yet their salary is often so low, they have to rely on tips just to get by.

Sadly, some sleazy customers use tipping just as another way of disrespecting the staff serving them. For example, people leave fake money with a picture of their preferred presidential candidate. Or put a few bills inside a full glass and place it upside down, so the only way to clean the table is to make a mess. In fact, people have developed so many of these dirty tactics, Bored Panda decided to make a list, showing what not to do when you get your check. Continue scrolling and take a look.

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Leaving This For Your Waitress, Who Has No Say In The Mask Mandate

Leaving This For Your Waitress, Who Has No Say In The Mask Mandate

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Bardhi's Dad
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's how you create the new generations of idiots. Total idiots, not only covidiots

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Interestingly, a relatively new study has found that demanding jobs offering employees little control are among the most detrimental people's mental and physical health.

Scientists at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, China, analyzed the data of over 138,700 participants from six previous studies on job-related health. Using this information, they classified jobs into four groups based on control and how psychologically demanding the role: low demand and low control jobs such as manual labour were labelled "Passive," while jobs with high control like architects and scientists were "Low Stress," and jobs with both high demand and high control (teachers or doctors) were "Active."

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Here's A Tip, It's Trashy As Hell To Leave Fake Money As A Tip That Advertises Your Candidate

Here's A Tip, It's Trashy As Hell To Leave Fake Money As A Tip That Advertises Your Candidate

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Ian Milne
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the biggest problem is the service industry in the USA does not pay their employees a proper wage in the first instance. This results in the workers heavily relying on tips to subsidise their income. In European countries employees are paid a minimum wage (ok, this isn’t always as much as it could be) and are less affected by what tips they receive. As well as shitty customers, employers should also take more responsibility for the income their staff receives.

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The category labelled "High Stress" had jobs that were demanding offered low levels of control. Enter waiters and bartenders

Scientists found that waiters and waitresses have a 22% higher risk of stroke on average than those with low stress jobs. The figure jumps to 33% for women when you differentiate data by gender.

The research explained that while those holding down jobs we often consider demanding jobs like architects and scientists may seem like prime candidates for boiling blood pressure, work-related stress is largely dependent on whether or not you have a job where you feel in control and respected.

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A neurosurgeon may be drained after a long, difficult day at work but they probably know society understand's the value of their labor. But imagine running in and out of the kitchen for 12 hours, bringing people food and ensuring they have a good time, only to have someone say "fu*k you" instead of leaving you a tip.


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The Absolute Worst Way To Leave A Sh**ty Tip For Anyone

The Absolute Worst Way To Leave A Sh**ty Tip For Anyone

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Lola
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Check the restaurant cameras, take their pictures and put it all over the internet.

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Thought It Belonged Here Too

Thought It Belonged Here Too

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Foxxy (The Original)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just shows how selfish anti-maskers truly are, not that we didn’t think they were selfish in the first place.

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Full of Giggles
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lemme just walk down to city hall and demand they repeal the mask mandate so YOU can have a better dining experience.

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Lola
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to wait tables, and I heard so many excuses from people who were too cheap to leave a tip. This is definitely an excuse for a cheap bastard.

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Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So they can afford to eat at the resto, but leaving a tip will break the bank?

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Wanda Cardenas
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another selfish lunatic that feels his rights are being violated. Nobody is violating your rights by asking you to do something for the common good; you are just an asshole.

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Cee Mor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah because the waiter decided to protect you from Covid

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Shawn LaFramboise
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What makes ppl think we employees have any say in this whole mask mandate?! Really people!

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Leo Domitrix
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll say it: F**K THEM. OK? We're seeing a surge, as expected, and it's the hoax-believers, the anti-maskers, the "my second cousin didn't die so it's not really bad" crowd.... If hey don't want to wear masks, then they can stay HOME and leave the rest of us alone!

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Sarah Anne
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or everyone can do their own thing and move on? In businesses that are forced to follow mandates/regulations people should just deal with it if they want to go in there. Just like any other illness, if you're at risk, YOU should stay home, right?

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RavenClaw
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I dont think i want a tip from them if they cant just wear a mask.. but heres a tip for them ''if you dont like masks maybe you should just stay home''

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Ian Bartels
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate having to wear masks as well, but seriously?! Like the waiter/waitress has any control over masks? This dude's a jerk.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, why... these people handle your food, and don’t get searched... what’s stopping them from loading your dish with ghost peppers? Tips, by lowering those, you increase the risk.

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Jen Cook
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

?? because it's the minimum wage employees making masking regulations, like this server called their Governor and asked for a mask mandate. Classy. The employee forced to risk their health and safety daily to feed their family is not making decisions, they are just working to survive and deserve so much better.

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Tori Bishop
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get rid of the f..ked up attitude and you will not get a little something special in your plate;)

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Sue Clifford
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one sick person that karma is just waiting to bounce on and it’s not the good kind.

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Diana Murtaugh
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What to leave when you are a stingy tightwad! Who doesn't know that wearing of masks is common sense, and the law?

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Karen Klinck
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe that person would like it better if they dispensed with masks and just closed the restaurants!

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Bean53
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The wait staff don't make the rules. Don't punish them.

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Joe Reaves
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure your minimum wage waitress will get right on with persuading the state/city authorities to change their law in all the free time she probably has.

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People like this are just plain stupid. The restaurant owners and their staff have absolutely no say in whether masks are required or not. In San Diego, CA they are MANDATORY pretty much everywhere, so just suck it up and act like a freaking grown-up.

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Jane Alexander
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meaning that if you get rid of masks all the a**holes will die off and only considerate folks who tip well will be left?

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Michelle Hammett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously. The handwriting doesnt even match...I'm over this drama.

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Kim Lorton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just reinforces that people like this have no true understanding of what a virus is, how it works and how it kills. You never get rid of a virus, once it’s in you, it’s there forever. But you can help prevent this one, and wear masks, social distance, and quit being a first class jerk and Petri dish and carrier of this virus!

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Kerri Russ
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way to punish a person who has no control over that. I hate my fellow Americans who pull this crap.

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Dre Mosley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As if the waiter/waitress is behind the mask requirement. SMH.

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Cybele Spanjaard
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More idiots who seem to consider they know better than anyone else..one almost wishes they too will become infected sufficiently uncomfortably to back track their smarts.

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Kristen Berry
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you should show their names on the receipt. Customers should be reviewed as well as services

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With a tip THAT large we're gonna shoot rubbing alcohol to your face :I

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#6

Treating A Server Like This Is Trashy

Treating A Server Like This Is Trashy

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The “Tip” My Friend Got

The “Tip” My Friend Got

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is just a d**k thing to do. If everyone in the service industry got a different job then there would be no one to serve your sorry ass and food service would be non existent. PLUS it is not like people can pull jobs out of their arses.

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#8

This Very Reasonable And Not At All Insane Person

This Very Reasonable And Not At All Insane Person

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Let Me Just Not Get Paid

Let Me Just Not Get Paid

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What?! Dont leave us hanging! (Although I think I've seen something similar to this before. On the reverse is a bible quote - feel free to draw any conclusions)

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Really Helpful, Kind Advice

Really Helpful, Kind Advice

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Have A Blessed Day!

Have A Blessed Day!

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Wouldn’t Let Him Underage Drink So He Didn’t Tip

Wouldn’t Let Him Underage Drink So He Didn’t Tip

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From My Friends’ Server Group. This Was Given By A 6 Top Instead Of A Tip

From My Friends’ Server Group. This Was Given By A 6 Top Instead Of A Tip

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The waiter is serving your food, if you want all that go see a therapist. Waiter are not paid to care about your lives.

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Our Town Has A Fb Page Called Nosey Asses Of........ This Was Posted Today Smh

Our Town Has A Fb Page Called Nosey Asses Of........ This Was Posted Today Smh

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Tipping Fake Money

Tipping Fake Money

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another case of passing fake bills as payment. Seriously! If you give fake money as payment for services and goods it is a felony!. Luckily, this idiot left contact details that can be handed to the police.

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#17

Your Tip Is That Because Of Me, You Still Have Your Freedom

Your Tip Is That Because Of Me, You Still Have Your Freedom

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No Tip On A $140 Bill... Does The Reasoning She Gives Justify This?

No Tip On A $140 Bill... Does The Reasoning She Gives Justify This?

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Mohammad Ammar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the place you work at generates 140 dollars per customer, they can afford to pay you more themselves.

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Thanks For Your Service, I Guess

Thanks For Your Service, I Guess

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That... really isn't what military service in the American army does.

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#21

I Was Tipped At Wisconsin State Fair, I Don’t Get Paid Enough To Deal With This

I Was Tipped At Wisconsin State Fair, I Don’t Get Paid Enough To Deal With This

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Kyle Massey Not Tipping His Server And Laughing About It. Then His Girlfriend Posts It On Her Story To Show It Off

Kyle Massey Not Tipping His Server And Laughing About It. Then His Girlfriend Posts It On Her Story To Show It Off

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is confirmation I am getting old, I think. I have no idea who this is, don't really care to know, because he/she will be replaced in 5 minutes by another obnoxious teenybopper idol.

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#24

Table Of 7 That Came In 30 Minutes Before Close They Were The Last Table In The Restaurant And Got Everything They Asked For From Me This Is How They Repaid That Service

Table Of 7 That Came In 30 Minutes Before Close They Were The Last Table In The Restaurant And Got Everything They Asked For From Me This Is How They Repaid That Service

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never show up to a restaurant that close to closing. An hour, yes if I know I’m going to be in and out but not 30 min. And this was a huge A hole move to not leave anything at all.

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#25

Using Having Kids As An Excuse Not To Tip Servers Who May Also Have Kids To Feed

Using Having Kids As An Excuse Not To Tip Servers Who May Also Have Kids To Feed

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's be honest, this is not the customer's problem. I don't know why americans(and some other countries) change the laws so that servers actually have a salary.

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A Facebook Friend Proudly Posts Lack Of Tipping And Creating A Mess For The Server

A Facebook Friend Proudly Posts Lack Of Tipping And Creating A Mess For The Server

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The Guy Who Left This Receipt

The Guy Who Left This Receipt

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Stiffing Your Server To Get A Laugh

Stiffing Your Server To Get A Laugh

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Learn English? How About Learn How To Write

Learn English? How About Learn How To Write

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This Tip I Got Last Night

This Tip I Got Last Night

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