Waitress Left Upset After Reviewing Her Tips For The Day: “So Happy Not To Live In America!”


In many parts of the world, tipping is a nice bonus for great service. In the U.S., it’s how servers make a living. Skipping the tip, or even leaving just a small one, can feel like an insult.


That’s why a waitress on TikTok recently spoke out after serving a $250 bill and receiving barely anything in return. She explained that while she’s thankful for whatever she gets, she still believes a 20% tip is fair.


Her post quickly went viral, sparking a wave of mixed reactions. Some called her expectations unreasonable. Others argued that if you can’t afford to tip, you shouldn’t be eating out in the first place.


Read her story below and tell us where you stand.


A waitress recently spoke out about receiving a small tip on a $250 bill, saying she would’ve preferred 20%


Waitress looking upset while reviewing her tips for the day, reflecting feelings about working as a server.


Image credits: andjjj.7


The internet had very different opinions about it


Text excerpt showing a waitress upset after reviewing daily tips, highlighting tipping culture and low or no tips.


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@andjjj.7their bill was $250. tipping culture may have gotten out of hand but I didn’t know we’re normalizing no tips.♬ original sound – andjjj.7



Some readers were vocal that tipping culture is out of hand


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Comment from Sol Sobotka expressing happiness about not living in America, related to waitress upset after reviewing tips.


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Comment from waitress upset after reviewing her tips, expressing frustration over low wages and tipping culture.


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Comment from user Athiena expressing frustration about tipping culture, stating surprise that 15% was customary.


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While others argued it’s how servers make a living and should be respected


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Comment from waitress upset after reviewing her tips, expressing frustration about tipping culture and customer treatment.


Comment from a user named Ashley expressing frustration about friends not tipping 20 percent and refusing to go out with them again.


Comment from a waitress upset after reviewing her tips for the day, highlighting the importance of tipping servers.


Comment expressing frustration about tipping culture while dining and reviewing waitress tips for the day.


Comment from Hidaya upset about low server hourly wages and mandatory tipping shared on social media discussing waitress tips.


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