I Snatched My Tip Back Because of the Waiter’s

Amelia (30F) shared a recent dining experience that highlights the complexities of tipping. She and her husband (30M) went to a restaurant to celebrate his promotion, and things went smoothly until the check arrived.

Amelia left a $10 tip on an $85 bill, but the waitress sneered, “Ten bucks? This isn’t the 1950s.” Stunned, Amelia replied, “I think $10 is fair.” The waitress retorted, “It’s standard to tip 20%, cheapskate.” Angry, Amelia took back the tip, and the situation escalated until the manager removed the waitress. Amelia and her husband left without tipping, feeling embarrassed.

Amelia reflected, saying her $10 tip was over 11% and the waitress’s attitude was unacceptable. The incident raises questions about tipping etiquette and handling conflicts in service situations.