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Susan is a freelance writer following humanity one UGC at a time.

Susan LaMarca

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“Society is taught to disrespect labor”: Server explains why mocktails actually should cost more than an alcoholic drink

Left: Blonde bartender doing a thumbs up and smiling under caption reading, "Bartending a wedding and they just told me I'm not allowed to have a tip jar." Right: Same blonde woman responding to a TikTok comment calling tip jars at weddings "tacky."

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Bartender says she was banned from having a tip jar at a wedding. People said good, “it’s tacky”

Claire Goforth is a lawyer and the investigative editor of the Daily Dot&#8217;s Hi-Res division. Her work has appeared in the Guardian, Al Jazeera, the Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and more. She regularly appears on radio and in podcasts. Email for booking info.

Claire Goforth

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‘Why did you order a Jack and Coke?’: Wisconsin bartender reveals the most irritating things they deal with daily—and how it impacts your service

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 did this so much’: Bartender begs service workers for advice on dealing with customers. Then one suggests the ‘Grey Rock Method’

Photo of a bartender pouring a beer from a tap.

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Man orders Miller Lite, receives Bud Light from bartender. Then he notices this hidden fee on his check after complaining to her about it

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

Brooke Sjoberg

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‘I don’t even have that much in there’: Woman buys 1 drink from bar. Then she checks her bank account

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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‘I was going to free pour but now…’: Woman says bartender put too much ice in her Long Island Iced Tea. Then he pulls out the measuring cup

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

Mars Ramos

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Bartender calls out male customers for always asking the same question. She says women do it too—but react way differently

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

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‘If we run out of mix…’: Bartender explains what ‘sour’ really means. Here’s what’s in your favorite drinks

Steve Ecker is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot based in Austin, Texas. He has an extensive background in consumer marketing and is also an artist running Get Lost Collages.

Steve Ecker

Three panel design with a woman looking at the camera with a judging expressing, next to a dirty martini image, next to an image of the same woman, this time with an expression of "go on..."

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‘I assume vodka’: Expert warns customers about bartenders who don’t ask questions when you order a martini

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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‘His whole demeanor changed’: Man walks up to bar. Then he notices bartender’s tattoo

Bartender preparing espresso martini with overlaying text that reads: "When someone orders an Espresso Martini during a rush" on left. Coffee beans spilling out of bag on right.

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‘I would let you know real quick’: Bartender reveals what they really give customers who order espresso martinis during a rush

Tangie Mitchell is a creative writer, journalist, and editor based in New York. Her interests include pop culture and entertainment, poetry, and morning cups of herbal tea.

Tangie Mitchell

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‘Tell their manager. She has no right to trick you’: Woman tries to order alcohol at the bar. Then the bartender steps in

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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‘Can I have 3 Jameson Ginger Ales?’: Man says bartender scolded him for this common ordering practice

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

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