A Texas Roadhouse waitress gained attention on social media for sharing her frustration over a small tip from a family of three, sparking debate.
On TikTok, the waitress took a video to complain about the meager tip she received after serving a family of three just before closing time.
In a viral video on Tiktok, a user, who goes by @whatsthatmeen shared a video showing a meager tip left by a family of three who dined just before closing time
The video has the caption: "What’s the worst tip you ever got? I love paying $3 to take care of crappy humans!"
In the footage, the waitress, who goes by the name Gina, explained how on a $184 order she received just a $2 tip.
'It was a mom, a dad, and a kid - and they each sat there having a full conversation with whoever the hell they were talking to,' Gina explained.
In the footage, Gina is met with apparent disregard from the patrons, who are engrossed in a family of three.
Despite efforts to provide attentive service, including offering takeaway items like bread and drinks, Gina expressed her frustration at the perceived lack of respect shown by the family towards restaurant staff.
Me and my trainee went right up to the table, saying, "He guys, are you guy ready?" - and they are just full on ignoring us as if we are not standing in front of them. Blatant disrespect,' she said.
She questions their conscience and kindness. She emphasized the broader issue of respectful treatment of service staff and urged viewers to consider the impact of their actions on those in the service industry.
According to Gina, the family of three took ten minutes to decide - three minutes of which were spent with the family staring at the menu in silence.
Her emotional plea resonated widely, garnering sympathy and support from online communities that empathized with her experience.
‘I will die on this hill—the harder people push to eat close to closing, the ruder they are, and they don’t tip!!!’, wrote server Jen in the comments.
The video quickly went viral and sparked debate on social media.
The incident sparked a heated debate on social media platforms like TikTok.
In the comment selection, many users shared similar anecdotes and advocated for better treatment and fair compensation for service workers.
One person said: someone tipped me $2 on a $487 bill
A second wrote: The people who come in close to closing= THE WORST TIPPERS
While a third commented: Another favorite is when you ask if you can start them with a beverage and they take forever deciding, like it was their first time ordering a drink.
Someone else said: I could never work in a restaurant again For this reason, people are so inconsiderate, truly living in their own world.
Another added: Someone tipped me $50 on a $1200 check. I gave them great service, too. i cried. lol
$5 on $200 from someone I knew. Another user commented.
This is not the first time tipping has become a topic that has sparked debate on social media.
In a recent viral revelation on TikTok, the account @dashdropfood underscored the impact of tipping on delivery service efficiency.
In the footage, a customer's substantial $92 order remained untouched for hours, despite being marked for delivery since 2:07 pm and left unattended until 5:13 pm. The footage brought to light the driver's perspective, emphasizing that tips play a crucial role in motivating drivers to prioritize deliveries promptly.
The incident not only exposed the delay caused by the absence of a tip but also ignited a debate among viewers.
While some voiced skepticism about the necessity of tipping in advance, others shared positive experiences where tipping ahead via the app resulted in seamless and expedited service.
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