'Terrible service, never coming back': Cranky Karen refuses to pay mandatory tip, rips up the check

Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor

May 21, 2023 8:00 PM EDT

The nerve of this Karen! Not only did she show up half an hour early and express frustration that she and her large group weren't seated immediately, but also she literally snapped at the host and later threw a fit when she wasn't given the check. This thread was posted to Reddit's r/F***YouKaren subreddit by u/Iam_Twitch.

First, let's be clear here: the mandatory 20% tipping policy for groups larger than six people is relatively standard. Secondly, that policy was bolded and in all caps on the menu, so the restaurant is certainly not at fault here. Finally, we're of the opinion that the restaurant should institute a new mandatory 20% tipping policy if you exhibit any kind of Karen behavior like, say, any of the s*** this Karen pulled. Keep scrolling below for the full account of the story. When you're done, here's another tale about an entitled Karen and Kevin screaming at a teenager.