Waitress fired for posting this online

But why are you REFUSING to believe a cash tip was left? Why are you REFUSING that? I'm sorry, it's not you INDIVIDUALLY, but, you get my point.

Because she showed by her lack of character that she is not trustworthy, and she didn't say it until publicly embarrassed into lame attempts to defend herself.

Like I said, i usually tip 20-25%. Sometimes more. Almost never less. BUT, I do that of my own free will. If I was directed that I MUST, just because I have a larger party, I'd probably bite back, too!

Do you not realize that a large party can take up a server's entire evening, depriving them of other customers and therefore tips they might have earned? Many restaurants will tell a party that if they reserve a table a tip will be automatically added to the bill. They don't like it, let them dine in their homes or do carryout.

The SIZE of the PARTY was not my central issue. I just said that because the only add on mandatory tops for large parties, generally. My central issue is that, if I am allowed to decide tip of my own free will, I will, and I will tip generously. If it is MANDATED, I may protest. Not to the point this Pastor did, but, words may be said!

I actually prefer it not be mandated in most cases. But when it comes to large parties, the manager should inform the party that it will be added and if they don't like it, let them take it up with the management, only because of what I said about a large party being able to wreck an entire night's income. And if service is so poor that the table feels the tip isn't warranted, let them take that up with management as well.

Also, I'm surprised at how many in this thread dislike tipping and would prefer that servers receive a wage. Isn't a tip based system a form of capitalism that can reward excellence through higher pay for the best servers? Or it should be. And would be if some people weren't so awful. Also, it helps small businesses keep costs down, right? What's wrong with that?

Wow. People suck.And so does Applebee's. I waitressed for years and have some stories!

This whole thread is an example of what I've long known: That there is a subset of Americans who resent the tipping system and think it's acceptable to take it out on the servers.

The Applebee's defenders get all legal about it and the Applebee's critics, of which I am one, say that something can be legal and still wrong.

But why are you REFUSING to believe a cash tip was left? Why are you REFUSING that? I'm sorry, it's not you INDIVIDUALLY, but, you get my point.

Because she showed by her lack of character that she is not trustworthy, and she didn't say it until publicly embarrassed into lame attempts to defend herself.

Look buddy. I'm not trying to take either side here. Like I have told you before, I'm just wasting a little time. I really don;t even care about this story. But it is a hot topic, so I'm here. You have done yor research. and I actually agree with you because you seem to be in tune with this. So good on ya.

It's after one p.m. here in South Carolina and my lunch time is over. I own the company but I have people depending on me to get stuff done so I'm out.

But why are you REFUSING to believe a cash tip was left? Why are you REFUSING that? I'm sorry, it's not you INDIVIDUALLY, but, you get my point.

Because she showed by her lack of character that she is not trustworthy, and she didn't say it until publicly embarrassed into lame attempts to defend herself.

Look buddy. I'm not trying to take either side here. Like I have told you before, I'm just wasting a little time. I really don;t even care about this story. But it is a hot topic, so I'm here. You have done yor research. and I actually agree with you because you seem to be in tune with this. So good on ya.

It's after one p.m. here in South Carolina and my lunch time is over. I own the company but I have people depending on me to get stuff done so I'm out.

It'sd been real!

Also, I'm surprised at how many in this thread dislike tipping and would prefer that servers receive a wage. Isn't a tip based system a form of capitalism that can reward excellence through higher pay for the best servers? Or it should be. And would be if some people weren't so awful. Also, it helps small businesses keep costs down, right? What's wrong with that?

And we wonder why we have a known SOCIALIST in the White House.

As a real socialist, I assure you, Obama is not one.

Then I ask you, if you are a "real socialist," why do you advocate democracy?

Firing warranted or not? (hand motion) discuss among yourselves......

I believe the customer should have paid the tip, but I don't think the waitress should have posted the receipt, or if she wanted to let everyone know she had a bad day- erase Applebees and the customer's name. She violated the customer's privacy. It embarassed and/or humiliated a customer and that's a big no.

Yeah who actually believes she left a $6 cash tip.
That sounds legit.

First I'll say I've been a waitress and its hard work and they deserve good tips....but only if they give good service. I've been part of a large group that gets the mandatory 18% and some (I said some, not all) wait staff doesn't do a good job with large groups. They know they are getting 18% so why work at it? I've also had the opposite and tip appropriately. Now if the service didn't deserve the 18%, then the appropriate thing would have been to talk with a manager.

I don't agree with the $0 tip. I kinda agree with the statement. I do agree with the firing -- privacy is such a big thing now a days. its amazing what people can do with a signature.

Agree

People like this make me want to choke the piss out of them...the pastor, not the waitress. Am I the only person who doesn't base their tip off of some arbitrary percentage anyway? I don't give God ****, but I have no problem with leaving a $60 tip on a $60 bill, assuming the service was worth it, and well timed. I am a hard person to read, and my wants can be very strange in a restaurant, so when a waiter/tress gets it 100% right, they deserve a 100% tip.

Regardless, for her to base her tip off of something so frivolous as her religion makes me want to drag her out back and smash her kneecaps.

I rarely use this ridiculous emoticon, but I think it's well deserved: :drinker:
I tip my hat to you, sir!
You took the words right out of my mouth