Boomer customers leave $65 to cover $68 bill, scurry out before management can catch them: ‘Never seen boomers move so fast’

I get it, everything is expensive nowadays. You can hardly walk outside without spending $60. And it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. Prices keep rising, and wages are staying the same. It’s an impossible situation, and one that almost all of us can relate to. So we might feel like there is less …
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Bossy customer makes waitress cry over a plate of sunny side up eggs, leaves $0 tip: ‘She starts picking me apart like I’m a character flaw’

If you’ve ever worked in the service industry, you know how difficult certain customers can be. No matter how much you try to please them, some folks just want to watch the world burn. They don’t care how hard you’re working, they just woke up on the wrong side of the bed, and on the …
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Entitled customer berates delivery driver for being 20 minutes late on her 1st day on the job: ‘DoorDash driver was utterly incompetent so I went off on her. I hate incompetence.’

We’ve been debating whether it’s ethical to order a private taxi for your hamburger for what seems like an eternity. In reality, DoorDash discourse has only been around for about 5 years, but it’s safe to say that the pro-treat people have won. The public at large does not see anything wrong with ordering food …
Seguir leyendo Entitled customer berates delivery driver for being 20 minutes late on her 1st day on the job: ‘DoorDash driver was utterly incompetent so I went off on her. I hate incompetence.’

‘Has this person not ever stayed in a hotel room?’: Entitled hotel guest tries to check in at 3 AM the day of his booking, doesn’t realize why they can’t take him

If you’ve never been to a hotel before, there might be a few tips and tricks you don’t know about. You may not realize that a «continental breakfast» is not as fancy as it sounds. You may not know to check the Bibles on the nightstands for cash. And you may not know that check-in …
Seguir leyendo ‘Has this person not ever stayed in a hotel room?’: Entitled hotel guest tries to check in at 3 AM the day of his booking, doesn’t realize why they can’t take him

Customers insist restaurant use brand new silverware that has never touched meat before, then leave when server tries to accommodate: ‘They only use meat free tools, right?’

When working in the restaurant industry, it’s important to accommodate customers’ dietary needs and restrictions. If you’re not too careful, your restaurant might have a lawsuit on its hands because a customer had an allergic reaction because of the staff’s carelessness. But what about dietary restrictions that are merely a choice? Of course, the restaurant …
Seguir leyendo Customers insist restaurant use brand new silverware that has never touched meat before, then leave when server tries to accommodate: ‘They only use meat free tools, right?’

Entitled Mom Challenges Staff Over Playground Rules and Threatens to Fire Employee When Her Six-Year-Old Is Denied Entry

Parents will go to any lengths to ensure the happiness, safety, and security of their children. But is there ever a limit you should never cross when it comes to your children? The story below is an account of a bewildered employee. For a lengthy duration, the original poster (OP) was employed by a large children’s …
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28 Relatable Restaurant Work Memes for the Servers on Their Last Straw

Restaurant workers, unite! Whether you’re a hostess, server, chef, or dishwasher, you all share a unique bond. The daily grind in the food service industry comes with its fair share of universal challenges, regardless of whether you’re clocking in at a cozy local diner or a bustling chain restaurant. Every shift begins with the same …
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Manager scolds barista for rejecting customer’s advances, instructs her to tell him to come again if he wants to see her: ‘That encourages him to be even more creepy’

Being a young woman working in the service industry is all about being able to put up with a constant barrage of humiliation and abuse. Customers can literally say anything they want to you, and you’re expected to take it and have a good attitude. You have to have an incredibly chill and sweet demeanor, …
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‘That sounds like a you problem…’: Hotel Cancels Guest’s Reservation After They Don’t Confirm Booking, Guest Demands to Be Checked In Anyway

Working in the hospitality industry can be challenging. There are a lot of factors to take into account, in addition to the long hours, entitled guests, and constant barrage of unreasonable requests. The story that follows is an account of a frustrated front desk clerk. A woman approached the Original Poster (OP) while she was …
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‘Pay first, then leave’: Server Catches Wind of Family’s Sly Attempt to Dine and Dash, Doesn’t Leave Their Side Until They Pay Their $200 Dollar Bill

Work in the food sector is never simple. It’s more challenging, though, to work in the food industry with clients who are trying to score free meals. The story below is an account of a puzzled server.  The Original Poster (OP) is a server at a local restaurant. As we all know by now, working in …
Seguir leyendo ‘Pay first, then leave’: Server Catches Wind of Family’s Sly Attempt to Dine and Dash, Doesn’t Leave Their Side Until They Pay Their $200 Dollar Bill