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The Daily Dot

Rachel Kiley is a writer who sometimes writes things and sometimes is based in L.A., but is definitely always on Twitter @rachelkiley.

Rachel Kiley

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‘It helps tips’: Hooters bartender switches out precision spouts for regular spouts behind her managers’ backs

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Bartender refuses to make woman a French 75. You won't believe why

french 75 bartender

‘This is a guy bar’: Bartender refuses to make woman a French 75. You won’t believe why

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Customer calls out cocktail menus that start at $18

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‘Price yourself accordingly’: Customer calls out cocktail menus that start at $18

Braden Bjella is a culture writer. His work can be found in Mixmag, Electronic Beats, Schon! magazine, and more.

Braden Bjella

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‘There’s tap water in the bathroom’: Customer slams bartender who refused to give him tap water

Vladimir Supica is a Serbia-based freelance writer. He enjoys traveling through Europe, reading non-fiction books, and playing with his dog Max.

Vladimir Supica

Woman says Luke's 32 Bridge bar is deleting Instagram comments sharing similar experiences as a customer who went missing after being kicked out

Lukes 32 Bridge Bar

‘They’re even deleting all their Google reviews’: Woman says Luke’s 32 Bridge bar is deleting Instagram comments sharing similar experiences as a customer who went missing after being kicked out

Man issues warning about trick question customers get asked in restaurants after being charged $5 extra for drink

Tequila Options

‘Then we saw the bill’: Man issues warning about trick question customers get asked in restaurants after being charged $5 extra for drink

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘Tipping culture is ridiculous’: Viewers divided after manager refuses to let table leave without tipping their server

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‘We naturally read left to right’: Customer says bar flipped the tipping percentages to trick customers into tipping more

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

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‘I usually tip a dollar per shot’: Bartender calls out customers who tip per drink

Server gets in trouble with the boss for refusing to 'suggestive serve' alcohol

Serving Alcohol

‘My only obligation is to the customer’: Server gets in trouble with the boss for refusing to ‘suggestive serve’ alcohol

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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‘Most bartenders prefer…’: Bartender shares how you should respond to ‘open or closed’ tab

Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Tech CEO furious at bouncer who won't let him into club

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‘I will delete your Facebook account in 3 seconds’: Tech bro furious at bouncer who won’t let him into club

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

Restaurant and bar owner complains about customers no longer coming in, says they’re going to places like Wendy’s, Taco Bell instead

Tip Expectations

‘Tipping expectations have gotten out of hand’: Restaurant and bar owner complains about customers no longer coming in, says they’re going to places like Wendy’s, Taco Bell instead

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