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Island Blue

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Fri Jan 11, 2013, 01:49 PM

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Rich people find a new reason to stiff servers? [View all] proud2BlibKansan Jan 2013 OP

Then the POS shouldn't go out to eat BainsBane Jan 2013 #1

As a server, I'd remember these people and "despoil" their entree... NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #40

I *STILL* can't fucking believe laundry_queen Jan 2013 #83

Completely agree BainsBane Jan 2013 #85

"Tip Scooper" ? Mopar151 Jan 2013 #2

Yes Larrymoe Curlyshemp Jan 2013 #10

The most enraging ones are the group of little old ladies who run your ass ragged for two hours Fumesucker Jan 2013 #3

"It's only fair. For all 8 years that Bush was President, I was sticking your spoon in my ass" Warren DeMontague Jan 2013 #4

LOL mmonk Jan 2013 #82

As someone who used to work service Beearewhyain Jan 2013 #5

That's my rule, too. LuvNewcastle Jan 2013 #14

And if a coupon is used, one should tip for the the cost JanMichael Jan 2013 #21

I agree. In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #29

and good management would back you up KurtNYC Jan 2013 #44

The "aggrieved-taxpaying tipper" . . . MrModerate Jan 2013 #6

and what could this person be trying to say defacto7 Jan 2013 #7

If you can't afford to leave a decent tip than you're to poor to be eating out except at a fast Raine Jan 2013 #8

Just remember HeiressofBickworth Jan 2013 #9

"I did get quite a few embarrassingly pathetic tips... KansDem Jan 2013 #11

Translation: nyquil_man Jan 2013 #12

I was thinking similarly. kentauros Jan 2013 #48

In Switzerland, where I have lived for the past 19 years, food prices in restaurants BlueMTexpat Jan 2013 #13

it would be much saner to just pay people a living wage and bag the tipping system... phantom power Jan 2013 #26

I agree totally. BlueMTexpat Jan 2013 #71

Man...how can I be an expat in Switzerland? didact Jan 2013 #58

Hi - BlueMTexpat Jan 2013 #70

If I hit the powerball I'm getting a place there ASAP!... didact Jan 2013 #74

Yes, there are some very strict purchase restrictions. BlueMTexpat Jan 2013 #79

any restaurant thats pays servers 2 something an hour should RedstDem Jan 2013 #15

Passive aggressive is a defect. aandegoons Jan 2013 #16

Make no mistake- that's a person and direct hit, intentionally, at people who make low wages cecilfirefox Jan 2013 #17

Translated: Since I can't steal your money via a rigged tax system anymore, wildeyed Jan 2013 #18

Yeah, I thought, "overentitled son of a bitch" when I saw this tavalon Jan 2013 #64

Workers get screwed one way or another. no_hypocrisy Jan 2013 #19

I've heard that the worst tippers are rich fucks and fundamentalist Christians. Odin2005 Jan 2013 #20

Fundies are bad. "The Rich" as a class, are pretty reasonable NeedleCast Jan 2013 #31

According to the VT Park Rangers Mopar151 Jan 2013 #60

And repukes KamaAina Jan 2013 #73

Funny, they've never needed an excuse before. nt wtmusic Jan 2013 #22

Hah! good one! tavalon Jan 2013 #65

A decent tip is part of the expense of eating out gollygee Jan 2013 #23

Asshole bullies always take their aggression out on the target they perceive bullwinkle428 Jan 2013 #24

Same As It Ever Was NeedleCast Jan 2013 #25

I'm wondering if it's really a good idea to piss on the people who touch your food tavernier Jan 2013 #27

I Worked in Food Service NeedleCast Jan 2013 #33

Of course... I was speaking figuratively. tavernier Jan 2013 #38

That's really too bad tavalon Jan 2013 #66

That's fine, but then there ought to be gratuities included closeupready Jan 2013 #28

I've always thought that would be best NeedleCast Jan 2013 #32

I think for the good ones librabear Jan 2013 #47

If service is good, I tip over the gratuity included tavalon Jan 2013 #67

Take their picture leftynyc Jan 2013 #30

If the note was actually left ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #34

That's my personal experience, too. closeupready Jan 2013 #35

In my youth ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #42

this part is too funny 2pooped2pop Jan 2013 #39

Not a problem ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #46

Wow, that's funny and extremely sad. 2pooped2pop Jan 2013 #49

He's a ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #50

That's the kind of person who absolutely never takes personal responsibility for anything. SheilaT Jan 2013 #55

These are people with a very externalized locus of control. Odin2005 Jan 2013 #62

They hate "losers", so they have to rationalize when they are themselves "losers" Odin2005 Jan 2013 #61

Another "Joe" the "Plumber", sounds like. Mariana Jan 2013 #69

If that person 'must cut back' then he/she shouldn't be eating out WI_DEM Jan 2013 #36

+ 1,000. Island Blue Jan 2013 #51

I'm sure that once this tipper is recognized 2pooped2pop Jan 2013 #37

I saw this on DOTD MynameisBlarney Jan 2013 #41

I take it as a mean-spirited and stupid political act. Jackpine Radical Jan 2013 #43

I want to see them try that note in a strip club. n/t KurtNYC Jan 2013 #45

I'd bet lunch that the person who left this Capt. Obvious Jan 2013 #52

Good grief! HappyMe Jan 2013 #53

But without the haughty explanation tavalon Jan 2013 #68

Time to have mandatory gratuity or increase the meal cost and pay a living wage Fresh_Start Jan 2013 #54

Saw this on the internet? Oh! It must be true then.... diphthong Jan 2013 #56

For about 2 weeks, I worked as a server in my former boyfriend's RebelOne Jan 2013 #57

I have asked some servers about this, Sen. Walter Sobchak Jan 2013 #59

Things may have changed customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #78

I read that and thought, wow they must love the taste of spit Taitertots Jan 2013 #63

not sure if this is a hoax or not watch the sky Jan 2013 #72

Unbelievable how many people treat internet hoaxes as real. former9thward Jan 2013 #75

My taxes should go up considerably Warpy Jan 2013 #76

My next tip customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #77

Cheap bastards nt MrScorpio Jan 2013 #80

It's a very direct slam against lowincome people the douche perceives to be liberal by virtue cecilfirefox Jan 2013 #81

Lousy Mitt Romney!!!! reflection Jan 2013 #84