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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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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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This Very Reasonable And Not At All Insane Person

This Very Reasonable And Not At All Insane Person

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#9

Let Me Just Not Get Paid

Let Me Just Not Get Paid

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

I like tell jerks like that to " have the day you deserve".

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

Hello downvotes, but that would annoy me too. "Have a nice day" is generic enough. No way I'd vent on my receipt though (but I'm not in the US, so the server wouldn't be penalised if I chose to leave a more meagre tip)

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

It's local custom in some areas, got nothing to do with religion.

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

What the.... I'm an atheist and I have told people to have a blessed day, it's a friendly thing to say, not necessarily religious.

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

The origins and its general use in the US is actually religious. I'm an atheist as well, and while I will internally roll my eyes when someone says it, I would never pull the jerk move this guy did.

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

Conversely, a Christian group in my hometown does not tip because it is against their religion, so they leave little prayer cards for you instead. It's a bit of a tip-roulette wheel bummer, but you also learn to spot them, and they are polite. My only thing is--don't eat out then.

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Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow. I do not like having religion shoved on me either, but the waitress was just trying to be nice..no need to be rude.

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

What kind of adult dinner costs $147.96, what the heck is a KM dinner? and if it by chance stands for Kids Meal dinner, how in the F$#% does it cost damn near $50!

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

I think it’s FOUR adult dinners, there’s a 4 to the left of the line. Still wtf restaurant is this??

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

Ever look at the prices at Red Lobster? There's a reason we can't go there often, though we love the food.

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

My family grew up around the expression "well bless your heart!"... we're not particularly religious at all. It's just an expression common to our area.

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

In all honesty, if she was nice otherwise I would tip, but I would respond 'please, I know you mean well no religion for me'. It would, thorougly, annoy me if someone wished me a blessed day.

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

This is why many establishments have the tip automatically added in!

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Kaleb Prichard (MiraiKuma)
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just stupid. I'm an atheist and while it does kind of annoy me that people say this to me, I know they mean 100% kindness by it. They aren't shoving religion down your throat, they are literally saying, " I hope everything goes well for you and nothing bad happens". There is no reason to do this. This guy is an asshole.

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

Then next time dear I will tell you where to go. And it ain't up.

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

I want to know what place has an adult and kid's meal for this much.

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

I'm not real fond of it, either; but stiffing someone for saying it? Come ON!!!

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

Aren't these the same people who want to bring Christmas back? Lol.

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

i reallydont get why people do this. Dude she/he is not shoving religion she/he is being a kind person and you were probably being a butt and she/he didn't feel like slapping you be cause she/he has been dealing with people like you

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

Stand down, jerk. Jeebus... she said something nice to you. Just say thank you! You're making us look bad!!!

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

English Language Learners Definition of blessed : having a sacred nature : connected with God. : very welcome, pleasant, or appreciated. Admit I'm agnostic, but "Blessed" doesn't seem to be such a bad thing to wish for anybody.

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

There's a delightful ancient Chinese curse which goes "May you live in interesting times" 😏

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

How is the religious? I'm atheist, and that doesn't bother me. I mean one could be blessed just as easily by Cthulhu than by any other god.

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

What on earth could a kid eat that costs $47.86??? That is what KM stands for, no?

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See stored order? It's a reprint. Most of these if not all have been found written by server for attention

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#13

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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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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#26

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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