'He prints out the receipt and... sees I left 10% [tip]': Waiter protests small tip after providing poor service to customers

Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor

Nov 8, 2023 5:00 PM EST

It's time to dive into the tipping debate. Should you tip every time you eat at a restaurant? Many people, myself included, would say yes. It's not that we enjoy tipping, especially during these times of high inflation and being asked to tip for tons of services these days. But tipping is a necessity for waiters and waitresses, and it's a good feeling to reward someone who has done a good job taking your order and bringing you your food and drinks.

But what if the waiters do a bad job? What if they basically ignore you throughout your entire meal, making you do their job? Then, are you still obligated to tip? U/cookiemonster1997 found themself facing that question after a wholly unsatisfying night out in a Montreal speakeasy. As they write in their story of petty revenge, they came in with their boyfriend to have a few drinks and enjoy the "nice vibe" in the establishment. However, even though their waiter was supposed to provide table service, he just didn't. Instead, the OP and their BF spent the night getting their own drinks, and being ignored by the waiter. With service like that, does the waiter still deserve a tip? Well, the OP tried to give him one…

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