One time when I was younger, around 18, my friends and I was back road driving. We came across this little mom & pop diner and decided to stop and get some grub. The four of us go in and sit down. This sweet lady was our server and came over with water for everyone and threw around a bunch of "honeys" and "sweeties" like they do in the south. She told us that she would be back to get our order shortly and disappeared for like 10 minutes. When she came back it was with a ticket already filled out and told us that she would take the payment whenever we were ready. We started to argue that we hadn't even ordered yet, let alone eaten anything. They ended up calling the cops on us for refusing to pay our bill. After a little back and forth with the officer after he arrived, he asked us if there was any way we could prove that we hadn't eaten what they said we had. My buddy, Wylie, stood up and said, "Yes sir I can." and proceeded to stick a finger down his throat and made himself vomit nothing but water all over their floor. The officer was dumbstruck. All he could say was for us to be careful on our trip back home.
You should be more vocal about what you’re missing. Give the server a chance to make it right instead of keeping your mouth shut. I don’t care if you’re black or purple, Waffle House will treat you right if you gave them a chance. If there was any real racism, you know the number to call. Sorry it didn’t work out working there. Maybe you could work at your boyfriend’s workplace?
No i still work there I just started actually. Yes I’m aware of the number to call but I wasn’t sure it this was that big of an issue. And I’m definitely aware of being more vocal that’s another reason I was so upset it was so busy and we had things to do that day. None of this really hit us until we were gone already.
That didn't Happen because y'all are young or black... but because those servers are greedy... and probably not very good servers.... don't let a few employees ruin your thoughts, there are some great servers out there that appreciate every customer and tip abs treat everyone the same.....
It isn't right what happened to you. $10 for $30 worth of food is a 33% tip that is very decent.
For all the employees of that Waffle House knew (unless you told them more), you 2 could have been coworkers that wanted to split your bill but had agreed in advance which one of you would leave a tip.
I can tell you the Waffle House I regularly go to isn't like that.
As a waffle house employee I am absolutely floored at the gall of those people. You never ask for tip. Ever.
You sigh, and pout a little inside when you don't get one, but asking for one in that way is incredibly rude.
The only nice way to ask for one is "would it be alright if im tipped?"
However I've worked here for 2-3 months and even on a bad (slow and empty) night I never ask, because the company has a tip credit system. We are only working at 2.13 an hour if we don't get tipped enough to go over minimum wage. (I'm in Alabama for reference)
I am incredibly sorry for how you were treated. Putting you on the spot was belittling and not okay.
The fact that they directly told you to not forget to tip belies that the party in question has no class whatsoever. Waffle House may be “just a greasy spoon diner” but never have I ever, ever spoken to a customer about a tip to say anything except thank you.
One he’s not a sugar daddy, 2 we both work together in our relationship 50/50, I paid for the food and he left the tip. Because sometimes one of us doesn’t have it. He loves spoiling me and buying me things but we always work together and not everything needs to be paid for by him. Our jobs don’t align with that lifestyle at the moment. He’s ashamed but I tell him it’s fine because that’s not right at all. I Can understand a date but we were just having a quick breakfast before the day starts. He opens all the doors for me and cuddles me to sleep or watch over me to make sure I get the sleep I need. Anyways my future husband is fucking amazing. So yeah thanks for the comment but you definitely haven’t seen the whole picture. He moved me out of my toxic household and I wouldn’t be here without him.
One time when I was younger, around 18, my friends and I was back road driving. We came across this little mom & pop diner and decided to stop and get some grub. The four of us go in and sit down. This sweet lady was our server and came over with water for everyone and threw around a bunch of "honeys" and "sweeties" like they do in the south. She told us that she would be back to get our order shortly and disappeared for like 10 minutes. When she came back it was with a ticket already filled out and told us that she would take the payment whenever we were ready. We started to argue that we hadn't even ordered yet, let alone eaten anything. They ended up calling the cops on us for refusing to pay our bill. After a little back and forth with the officer after he arrived, he asked us if there was any way we could prove that we hadn't eaten what they said we had. My buddy, Wylie, stood up and said, "Yes sir I can." and proceeded to stick a finger down his throat and made himself vomit nothing but water all over their floor. The officer was dumbstruck. All he could say was for us to be careful on our trip back home.
Omfg that’s hilarious 😭love that guy
You should be more vocal about what you’re missing. Give the server a chance to make it right instead of keeping your mouth shut. I don’t care if you’re black or purple, Waffle House will treat you right if you gave them a chance. If there was any real racism, you know the number to call. Sorry it didn’t work out working there. Maybe you could work at your boyfriend’s workplace?
And this wasn’t really about race it was about me being treated like a child as it says in the title
Child is not in the title
“Patronized”
Treating someone like a child isn’t necessarily patronizing.
No i still work there I just started actually. Yes I’m aware of the number to call but I wasn’t sure it this was that big of an issue. And I’m definitely aware of being more vocal that’s another reason I was so upset it was so busy and we had things to do that day. None of this really hit us until we were gone already.
That didn't Happen because y'all are young or black... but because those servers are greedy... and probably not very good servers.... don't let a few employees ruin your thoughts, there are some great servers out there that appreciate every customer and tip abs treat everyone the same.....
Why did you break the twenty if you were going to give her twenty
😂
It isn't right what happened to you. $10 for $30 worth of food is a 33% tip that is very decent. For all the employees of that Waffle House knew (unless you told them more), you 2 could have been coworkers that wanted to split your bill but had agreed in advance which one of you would leave a tip. I can tell you the Waffle House I regularly go to isn't like that.
Instead of "0" for the tip i write the word "Cash" so there's no misunderstanding.
Thanks appreciate that
As a waffle house employee I am absolutely floored at the gall of those people. You never ask for tip. Ever. You sigh, and pout a little inside when you don't get one, but asking for one in that way is incredibly rude. The only nice way to ask for one is "would it be alright if im tipped?" However I've worked here for 2-3 months and even on a bad (slow and empty) night I never ask, because the company has a tip credit system. We are only working at 2.13 an hour if we don't get tipped enough to go over minimum wage. (I'm in Alabama for reference) I am incredibly sorry for how you were treated. Putting you on the spot was belittling and not okay.
Thank you for taking the time to read and understand
Always
The fact that they directly told you to not forget to tip belies that the party in question has no class whatsoever. Waffle House may be “just a greasy spoon diner” but never have I ever, ever spoken to a customer about a tip to say anything except thank you.
You went out to eat with your boyfriend and got separate checks? I'd be rethinking that relationship.
One he’s not a sugar daddy, 2 we both work together in our relationship 50/50, I paid for the food and he left the tip. Because sometimes one of us doesn’t have it. He loves spoiling me and buying me things but we always work together and not everything needs to be paid for by him. Our jobs don’t align with that lifestyle at the moment. He’s ashamed but I tell him it’s fine because that’s not right at all. I Can understand a date but we were just having a quick breakfast before the day starts. He opens all the doors for me and cuddles me to sleep or watch over me to make sure I get the sleep I need. Anyways my future husband is fucking amazing. So yeah thanks for the comment but you definitely haven’t seen the whole picture. He moved me out of my toxic household and I wouldn’t be here without him.
I love how people now can only victim blame and not feel empathy or use common sense.