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Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ljeonida Mulabazi

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‘I would have asked for her manager’: Texas Roadhouse customer gets the check. Then she sees what the server wrote on it

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I can’t’: Texas Roadhouse server says she can tell if you’re a bad tipper. Here’s what she looks for—and how it’ll affect your service

Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

Rebekah Harding

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Waffle House worker warns against asking for a to-go box

‘Is it not free for to-go box?’: Waffle House worker warns against asking for a to-go box if you’re going to do this

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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‘But when it’s time to pay…’: IHOP worker gives poor service. Then the customers start a timer

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

Mars Ramos

2 panel image, on the left is a garbage collector pulling a trash can, on the right a person explains to camera.

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‘I got a little tip for you’: Man says you should tip your garbage man. Then he reveals what it will get you

Amara Thomas is a freelance writer and cultural worker. She has written for the FADER, the Village Voice, Gothamist, and Highsnobiety.

Amara Thomas

2 panel image: on the left is a restaurant receipt turned face down on a table, on the right a person explains.

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‘I’m gonna start doing this’: Server shares what it really means if you leave check face-down

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‘This is why I just use Walmart pickup’: DoorDash driver delivers $500 worth of Lush products. Then she sees her tip

Waitress writing order(l), Woman talking(c), Tips(r)

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‘Did you see the suggested gratuity?’: Woman says she overtips when she eats out. Then she reveals the real reason she does it

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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‘And Amazon is paying for it’: Amazon driver says to tip drivers if you order around the holidays

2 panel image, on the left a delivery driver speaks and on the right is a stock image of a delivery driver dropping off food.

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‘A lot of people don’t know’: Domino’s worker reveals the truth about the delivery fee

2 panel image, on the left is a stock photo of bags on a doorstep. On the right a note that reads partially, "I was only able to tip $2.00.."

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‘Would you return the tip too?’: DoorDash driver returns customer’s tip. Here’s why

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‘Don’t know whether to be more upset at Uber Eats or the customer’: Woman offers $50 tip for Costco run. Then the order gets delivered

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

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‘I always try and tip in cash’: Olive Garden server demands answers after restaurant makes changes

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

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‘As I’m pulling out the cash’: Subway customer tries to tip in cash. Then the worker says this when she asks for a bag

Beau Paul is a freelance writer from Austin, Texas. Beau also wrote narrative and dialog for the gaming industry for several years before becoming an entertainment journalist.

Beau Paul

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