If you ask any server what the worst part of being a server is, the answer would be universal- bad tippers. No one can figure out 15% like a server.
Last night, I waited on a table of two young people. Their bill was around $76. Guess how much they left me. . . Are you ready for this? $2. That's right. Two freakin' dollars. And, trust me, I provided them with exemplary service.
So, I started asking around. What can you buy with two dollars, these days? Here is the list we (the other servers and I) came up with:
2/3 of a gallon of gas
1/2 latte from Starbucks (if they offered halves)
4 cans of Natural Light
2 Trojans from the machine in the gas station
1 donut with sprinkles from Krispy Kreme
1 20oz soda
1 pack of Hannah Montana playing cards (she has playing cards?!?!)
2 Double Cheeseburgers from McDonalds
4 stamps with a little change left over
1 king size candy bar
Can you add to this list? How should I spend my $2?
Since I'm headed to Memphis this weekend, I'm thinking of driving down to Tunica, MS.
After all, I could get 200 pulls on the penny slot machine.
Maybe a 1/2 gallon of milk?
ReplyDeleteI have never worked as a waitress, but I can imagine how frustrating it is to have a bad tipper.
I hate to say this, but my mom is the stingiest tipper ever. She probably would have left 2 bucks as well, no matter how great the service was. If my sister and I go out with her, she usually buys, we always end up throwing in money for the tip because she refuses to leave anything reasonable. It is so embarrassing.
for 2 dollars...you could go to the dollar store and buy 2 items of your choosing...but, you'll have to sport the tax!!
ReplyDeletebut...omg...how rude!! 2 bucks for a tip! you pay the pizza delivery guy more than that!!!
well...have fun on the penny slots...maybe you'll double your money!! ;)
xoxo
I support your idea of 200 pulls on a penny slot machine. It will feel like you're getting a lot getting to pull that lever so many times even if you don't win. :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe they left $2! Jim and I ALWAYS tip 20%! We've worked in a restaurant, and servers are so underappreciated.
I hope your next customer is a 20% tipper to help make up for the mini-tip you received last night.
Had fun seeing you today!
I would of tipped you 16 dollars, because you are awesome like that!
ReplyDelete3 licks of a Baskin-Robbins ice cream cone. Go for the penny slots.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for terrible tippers. We try so hard to tip according to service. Esp. when we've got our youngest along. He alone warrants an extra $2 for the fussing and mess.
ReplyDeleteFor $2 you could probably buy a pack of crayons for the kids.
Wow that is a crappy tip. I say you put those two greenbacks in a dark, warm place and hope they procreate.
ReplyDeletei wouldnt have tipped you. im sure you grabbed their butts too!
ReplyDeleteOh no they didn't. I can not believe that!!
ReplyDeleteYou could watch 2/3 of a movie at a $3 movie joint.
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