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derby378

(30,252 posts)
111. Remind me to give 0% to this jerk's church
Wed Jan 30, 2013, 10:20 PM
Jan 2013

If that's the kind of attitude they foster, let 'em shop at the supermarket like the rest of us and be done with it.

"I give God 10%" [View all] proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 OP
"The God I believe in isn't short of cash, Mister" -U2 n/t Fumesucker Jan 2013 #1
The guy is upset over $6.29???? fasttense Jan 2013 #54
+1 One of the best lines ever written nt treestar Jan 2013 #69
I like George Carlin's take on it: Arugula Latte Jan 2013 #89
The Leadership of BOTH dominant Political Parties... bvar22 Jan 2013 #90
He's got $20 million dollars in his heavenly bank account... Initech Jan 2013 #98
WTF kwolf68 Jan 2013 #2
God for sale to the highest bider. & People wonder why religion comes under such bitter criticism. patrice Jan 2013 #3
Cause God doesn't make below minimum wage? theKed Jan 2013 #4
Deuteronomy 24:14 bluestateguy Jan 2013 #11
How little these right wing "Christians" know about the very religion treestar Jan 2013 #71
Oh, I'm sure some would take the order Fumesucker Jan 2013 #14
Sorry. Tips are optional. What I see on that bill is theft, or fraud. MrModerate Jan 2013 #35
Not leaving a tip is morally reprehensible. baldguy Jan 2013 #42
First off, I think the diner was angry, not stupid . . . MrModerate Jan 2013 #49
As far as living places goes... Democracyinkind Jan 2013 #56
I'd have to agree, "that's just you . . ." MrModerate Jan 2013 #58
So you think it's OK to stiff your server, just to maintain your Trotskyite indignation baldguy Jan 2013 #63
Did I say anything even remotely like that? No, I didn't. So what the hell are you talking about? nt MrModerate Jan 2013 #105
you can't stiff the waiter at that applebee's, apparently. 18% gratuity is mandatory. only HiPointDem Feb 2013 #132
The 15% is a tip in intent. It is just formalized and standardized. Democracyinkind Jan 2013 #78
Distinctions matter. MrModerate Jan 2013 #106
Servers make $2.13 an hour and are taxed on tips whether they get them or not. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #107
This "stay home if you can't afford a tip" bullshit is really obnoxious. MrModerate Jan 2013 #109
They are assessed taxes on projected tip earnings. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #112
This bullshit about getting indignant at having to pay for services fairly rendered baldguy Jan 2013 #115
I'll resist the urge to reply in kind and simply point out that . . . MrModerate Jan 2013 #116
You don't seem to understand that you have to pay people when they do things for you. baldguy Jan 2013 #117
Not sure it's worth it, since you seem incapable of listening, but what the heck: MrModerate Jan 2013 #118
You've been very clear: You resent the fact that you have to pay people who work for you. baldguy Jan 2013 #121
Hopeless. MrModerate Feb 2013 #123
Hi-- Tien1985 Feb 2013 #126
I have no problem with a service fee being added to large parties . . . MrModerate Feb 2013 #129
I don't like Applebee's Tien1985 Feb 2013 #134
Well, maybe it's because I've been in and out of the States . . . MrModerate Feb 2013 #135
You are in Australia, but this is in the U.S. ... Rider3 Feb 2013 #127
I've lived in the US almost half my life, so I've seen the conditions . . . MrModerate Feb 2013 #128
a mandatory tip isn't a tip. if restaurants make tips mandatory they should just add them to the HiPointDem Feb 2013 #131
Just about all restaurants add that on for parties of 5 or more. hobbit709 Jan 2013 #59
The bill is under $40, probably not a party of greater than 5. FSogol Jan 2013 #65
all depends on the restaurant. hobbit709 Jan 2013 #66
It was a party of 8 that's asked for a separate check. Separation Jan 2013 #72
Oh, didn't see that. FSogol Jan 2013 #73
Perhaps it was a large party that had the server split the bill GObamaGO Jan 2013 #85
It was a party of 20 justabob Jan 2013 #87
Bullshit. Recommending a tip is not "theft or fraud" SomethingFishy Jan 2013 #97
They've already charged for a "tip" which they've ever-so-helpfully decided is 18% . . . MrModerate Jan 2013 #108
They put the 18% on the bill because the guy was part of a party of 20 SomethingFishy Jan 2013 #120
I saw that blanket statement on Reddit . . . MrModerate Feb 2013 #122
she paid, as the news reports make clear. the 18% was a mandatory gratuity and she was charged HiPointDem Feb 2013 #133
Wow. I hope that is fake. nt ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #5
It probably isn't justabob Jan 2013 #10
Growing up, my mother was a waitress Le Taz Hot Jan 2013 #25
Restaurants you've worked at systematically stole from their customers? MrModerate Jan 2013 #36
excuse me? justabob Jan 2013 #39
I interpreted your "It probably isn't . . ." MrModerate Jan 2013 #44
thank you justabob Jan 2013 #50
Was that you who wrote the comment on the bill? SomethingFishy Jan 2013 #99
Well, gee whiz, thanks for your bucket of information . . . MrModerate Jan 2013 #110
It's not Scootaloo Jan 2013 #53
K&R silverweb Jan 2013 #6
He is a she. Pastor Alois Bell. It is all over and the waitress was fired. nessa Feb 2013 #138
Yes, I got the update the day after I posted. silverweb Feb 2013 #140
God doesn't get any of your money (nor does He need it) bluestateguy Jan 2013 #7
passing the plate to protect pedophiles, for example Skittles Jan 2013 #12
+1 proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 #17
Also, you don't need money if you don't actually exist. Arugula Latte Jan 2013 #88
Poor excuse for being cheap siligut Jan 2013 #8
Could this be the "Soliciting Sex Acts from a Child" Pastor Wes Bell???? NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #9
Hard to say. It's a fairly common name. proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 #18
Is that scribbled word "pastor"? NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #19
Looks like it to me. proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 #20
More to the story here: SomethingFishy Jan 2013 #102
It definitely says Pastor Wes Bell -- how many of those could there be? gateley Jan 2013 #28
matter of fact.... name rings a Bell oldhippydude Jan 2013 #55
Creepy pastor! Ewwww! NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #81
It's a woman. Pastor Alois Bell nessa Feb 2013 #136
Douchebag! nt longship Jan 2013 #13
+1 PrezHillary2016 Jan 2013 #37
+2 NutmegYankee Jan 2013 #43
Same here. cordelia Jan 2013 #46
Same here. smirkymonkey Jan 2013 #119
the fallacy of shifting percentages. "god" gets 10% of his INCOME; waitstaff gets 18% of one meal. unblock Jan 2013 #15
god, protect me from your cheapskate followers! yortsed snacilbuper Jan 2013 #16
1 penny out of every dollar pokerfan Jan 2013 #21
Oops! pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #23
The waiter got the 18% anyway alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #22
I can explain the discrepency justabob Jan 2013 #27
You're assuming it's a service fee . . . MrModerate Jan 2013 #38
Ok, I see where you are coming from with the "systemic stealing" upthread justabob Jan 2013 #40
It's usually stated on the menu that parties of six or more will have an 18% fee alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #62
This is one of my big arguments with organized religion.... OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #24
That's because god doesn't exist. AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #31
Fucking moron doesn't realize the tip is already included. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #26
credit card chits are NOT thrown away justabob Jan 2013 #30
Yeah, I was being too glib. MrSlayer Jan 2013 #32
but doesn't it look like he even crossed out the 18% gratuity? renate Jan 2013 #92
Hey ASSHOLE Warpy Jan 2013 #29
Because god isn't slaving for your ass in an industry that has weaseled out of the minimum AtheistCrusader Jan 2013 #33
God doesn't need to pay rent. Hekate Jan 2013 #34
he only gives 10 percent to God ? JI7 Jan 2013 #41
From his attitude there, that seems like all he puts into it. JHB Jan 2013 #48
An old joke quaker bill Jan 2013 #45
Isaac Newton RULES, beeyotches!! Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2013 #93
I'd bet his collection plates don't get many checks payable to "God"... JHB Jan 2013 #47
That is a perfect example of contempt for the poor King_Klonopin Jan 2013 #51
I bet the server earned every bit of that 18% with this asshole liberal N proud Jan 2013 #52
Back when I was flush with cash Pool Hall Ace Jan 2013 #57
Because "God won't spit in your meal" Bay Boy Jan 2013 #60
+100% demwing Jan 2013 #74
A Pastor? Hell bound. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #61
The damage to this guy's rep is more than enough of a tip DainBramaged Jan 2013 #64
It's a woman. Pastor Alois Bell. (nt) nessa Feb 2013 #137
People who don't tip shouldn't eat out. wildeyed Jan 2013 #67
Two thumbs up fifthoffive Jan 2013 #82
He's going to begrudge a waitress? treestar Jan 2013 #68
I thought it was 15% nt el_bryanto Jan 2013 #70
Is it this guy? Renew Deal Jan 2013 #75
Pastor Alois Bell. nessa Feb 2013 #139
Cleo Bell jberryhill Jan 2013 #76
These people are disgusting!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #77
Although the customer's outlandish response is stooopid I will say this- cecilfirefox Jan 2013 #79
Perhaps it was a large group... Oilwellian Jan 2013 #91
The 18% was added because it was a party of 20 who tried to get out of the tip SomethingFishy Jan 2013 #103
So the pastor was paying everyone's bill with "God's money"? JHB Feb 2013 #130
Certainly not the first time someone used god in order to be a dick. sadbear Jan 2013 #80
Gives 10% to a RW political religious group that should be paying taxes Zorra Jan 2013 #83
And I wonder what God thinks when he looks down and sees you do that? gollygee Jan 2013 #84
This would make a great internet meme poster gollygee Jan 2013 #86
Jesus is all about injustice. This fits his philosophy perfectly. Manifestor_of_Light Jan 2013 #94
Time To Outlaw Religion harrose Jan 2013 #95
my response: 'fuck you' spanone Jan 2013 #96
He would be wise not to set foot in that restaurant again. Initech Jan 2013 #100
Sad rjj621 Jan 2013 #101
A big difference though HarveyDarkey Jan 2013 #104
Remind me to give 0% to this jerk's church derby378 Jan 2013 #111
God needs a new accountant. The deity is always broke despite the protection money paid to him. Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2013 #113
I'm suspecting this receipt is fake pauldemmd195j Jan 2013 #114
god gets nothing from me but waitstaff gets 20% odiumestpuritas Feb 2013 #124
Welcome to DU, odiumestpuritas! Heidi Feb 2013 #125
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