Being a server is really hard work. Despite being perpetually underpaid and underappreciated, being a waiter is no easy gig. Just think about how many times you've left a restaurant after receiving great service — that's all because of one person who takes their job seriously and prioritizing their customers.
However, if you're going to be disrespectful and rude to your servers, you have to expect that there will be some sort of repercussion for your behavior.
In my opinion, it shouldn't be controversial at all. Working in the service industry is really hard, and until servers get properly compensated for their hourly wage, it's important to leave a tip as part of your dining experience.
Servers have to work really hard to serve tables of 8-10 people, so I don't mind that charge.
However, in some restaurants, the large party tip option is just that, optional. Servers can decide whether or not they want to charge their table the automatic 20% or let them tip what they chose.
In the first part of the video, the server is looking thoughtful in a restaurant with the caption, "When a large table is rude to you, runs you back and forth, and keeps asking for [explective]."
The video is accompanied by a caption that elaborates further: "I’m usually really nice and never add it but ppl are so mean, lol. I’m just tryna do my shift and go man."
“Good on you!” one user wrote in the video's comments. "In my three years as a server, I found that nobody who complains about autograt would have tipped more. They say that but they lie."
"People who are mad never worked in the restaurant/ service industry," echoed another.
However, a different user argued: "So you’re upset about doing your job?"
"That's when I dispute the charge on my card," remarked another.
It's clear this issue is super divisive, but I think we can all agree that being kind and respectful to your servers is something that is free and always appreciated.
