A waitress’s rude behavior at a nice restaurant recently made Amelia’s meal unpleasant, which led to a heated discussion about how to properly tip and settle disagreements.
For his raise, Amelia and her husband went to a fancy $85 dinner. When the bill came, she left a $10 tip, which the waitress laughed off, saying, “Ten bucks? “We’re no longer in the 1950s.” The waitress’s condescending tone and demand on a 20% tip made things worse.
Amelia stood by her 11% tip, saying it was fair. But the waitress’s rude comments and calling people names made Amelia take back the tip. Things got out of hand, and the waitress started yelling at Amelia. The boss stepped in and got rid of her.
Amelia knows she was exaggerating, but she thinks it was okay because the waitress was rude. The event makes people wonder whether they should put up with bad service or speak out about it. Is a 20% tip required, or is 11% enough?
This story shows how hard it can be to deal with disagreements and follow proper tipping rules. Some people say Amelia should have ignored the waitress’s behavior, but others agree with her stand against spoiled children. When is it not fair to expect something when you’re not getting it?
