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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

Server 'takes back' 'pleasure serving you' stamp after customer only tips $5

‘20% minimum’: Server ‘takes back’ ‘pleasure serving you’ stamp after customer only tips $5

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Server says customer left her a good Yelp review but zero tip

‘When they start complimenting you, you know they aren’t tipping’: Server says customer left her a good Yelp review but zero tip

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

Customer says server changed her bill from $115 to $160 since she didn’t tip ‘enough’ originally

‘Made me watch as she changed the receipt’: Customer says server changed her bill from $115 to $160 since she didn’t tip ‘enough’ originally

‘You guys don’t deserve it’: Server says she’s done tipping other servers 20% when she goes out. Here’s why

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

Melody Heald

Man(l), Hands passing money(c), Woman smiling(r)

‘Are you going to at least tip her?’: Man asks date to split the check. She gets the server involved

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

Natasha Dubash

‘Sometimes a low tip hurts more than no tip’: Cracker Barrel customer questions how much to tip server who brought their food out with no silverware

Kahron Spearman is a journalist, copywriter, and host of “Discovery with Kahron Spearman” on KAZI 88.7.

Kahron Spearman

Hooters server reveals how much she made it tips while wearing her 'Birthday' sash

‘I swear I work at the wrong place’: Hooters server reveals how much she made in tips while wearing her ‘Birthday’ sash for 3 days

Hotel guest shares ‘right way’ to leave a hotel room

‘I do this because I use to work hotel housekeeping’: Hotel guest shares ‘right way’ to leave a hotel room

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

Braden Bjella

Server says table of 7 had her ‘running back and forth’ for 1.5 hours. It gets worse

‘That’s not acceptable I’m sorry’: Server says table of 7 had her ‘running back and forth’ for 1.5 hours. The tip just made it worse

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

‘THIS AUDIO IS INSANE’: Olive Garden worker jokes about Black people’s tipping habits. It backfires

‘She’ll understand’: Restaurant customer has to Venmo tip after manager said not to worry about it

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

‘This is a takeout order…’: Viewers defend Harry Styles after worker says he only tipped $5 on $70 order

Tiffanie Drayton is a geek culture and lifestyle reporter whose work covers everything from gender and race to anime and Xbox. Her work has appeared in Complex, Salon, Marie Claire, and elsewhere.

Tiffanie Drayton

Store questions customer's decision to leave no tip

‘That might be an accident. Would you like to leave a tip?’: Local brewery questions customer’s decision to leave no tip on 4-pack of beer

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

Customer says the default tip for a single $5 croissant was 102%

‘It really is turning into low key scamming’: Customer says the default tip for a single $5 croissant was 102%

Customer gets asked to leave tip to pay for workers’ bonuses for the quarter

Tips