Ever had a meal that ended on a sour note, and it wasn’t because of the dessert? One diner had a shocking experience at a local Chinese restaurant in Canada. After enjoying a great meal with minimal interaction due to COVID safety measures, the bill came to around $30. The diner generously tipped a little above 15%, but what happened next left him speechless!
A Night Out with a Friend ️

The Unexpected Confrontation

Surprise Turns to Shock

A Bold Response

Reflecting on the Incident

Questioning the Actions

Seeking Opinions

The Final Question ❓

The Short Version

Clarification and Reflection

Addressing the Misunderstanding ️

Setting the Record Straight

Diner’s Dilemma: To Tip or Not to Tip?
After a pleasant meal at a local Chinese restaurant, a diner found himself in a pickle. He had left a generous tip of over 15% only to be confronted by the waitress, asking for more. Stunned and frustrated, he took back the tip and left without a word, leaving the waitress speechless. Now, he’s wondering if he did the right thing. Was his reaction justified? Or should he have given in and left a larger tip? This unexpected dining drama has left him, and us, pondering over the etiquette of tipping. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
“NTA. This is why I can’t stand America’s hospitality industry. You’re forced to have to live off tips if you’re staff because it’s legal for your workplace to underpay you, and feel obliged to have to tip if you’re a customer because otherwise you feel guilty. The fact is it’s not your fault she has to rely on tips, and it’s also not your fault that the quality of her service meant you were interacted with at all throughout your visit. Some people will tell you that you were wrong for under-tipping and that 20% is what you should’ve done, and yes i agree that it’s nice to tip well for good service, but you tipped what you wanted to and she chose to argue it despite still getting tipped.”

NTA for reducing tip. Debate over tipping amount and entitlement.

NTA. 15% makes sense, especially when it is easier to throw down a $5 bill (Canadian) to make paying easier. Plus, the difference between a 15% tip and 20% tip in your case was a dollar, so I’m not sure how much more she expected?

Canadian tipping culture vs American tipping culture: a surprising difference

NTA. Taking the tip away from an entitled waitress is justified.

NTA. Server shares frustrations of tipping culture and service expectations

NTA for tipping $5 on a $30 bill, waitress complains!

NTA stands up for fair tipping and offers constructive feedback.

NTA in Canada: Diner’s Tip Rejected, Waitress Asks for More!

Fair tip rejected, waitress’s attitude soured experience. NTA!

NTA. Former waitress shares her own experience with bad service

Tipping system debate: AH or NAH? OP’s take on Canada.
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NTA. Reasonable tip rejected. Worker’s rude comment adds insult to injury!

NTA – Waitress had a gross attitude, you did the right thing!

NTA. Sucks to suck. Better trained staff earn better tips!

NTA – Tipping debate: Should waiters earn more than minimum wage?

Waitress comments on tip amount, sparking debate about tipping culture.

“NTA If tipping is optional, don’t worry about entitled servers. “

Tourist refuses to tip after waitress asks for 20%

Waitress tries to round up bill, customer refuses to return

“NTA. Waiter shares experience and criticizes unprofessional waitress. “

Accept tips graciously and don’t complain, it’s rude and entitled

Unprofessional for a server to approach a patron about tips!

Tipping culture criticized, but fault lies with the system. ♂️

Tipping: Legal extortion or necessary evil?

“NTA. Tough times, tough tips. Don’t bite the hand that feeds.”

Customer stands up to entitled waitress, justice served!

Waitress shares her experience and explains why she wouldn’t ask

Less contact with wait staff is a pandemic silver lining

Confused about tipping? Australia has a different approach!

Passionate comment against tipping culture, calling for fair wages.

Tipping drama: NTA questions rising tip options in Canada

Stand up for yourself! Take the $5 and confront the manager!

Waitress expects more than 20% tip, but provides poor service

NTA: Tipping norms vary, even within different cities!

Waitress gets less tip in Canada, not the US

NTA. Demanding more for lousy service? That’s just insulting!

Debate on tipping culture in Australia vs USA

Waitress forgets bread, husband throws pennies, chaos ensues!

Unpopular opinion: You ARE entitled to your OWN money!

NTA. Generous tipper defends decision against entitled waitress.

NTA – Tips are for good service, not entitlement. Speak with manager.
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NTA. Canadians making more than US, shouldn’t rely on tips!

Tipping is voluntary, but waitress demands more? NTA for sure!

Tipping debate: Choice or requirement? Canadian perspective on minimum wage.

NTA rejects tip, UK vs exploitative practices, taking it back!

Rude waitress demands more tips at a Chinese restaurant?

Tipping is stupid, workers deserve a proper wage!
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“Insane tipping expectations and lower service standards! NTA for sure!”

You’re NTA! Perfectly handled situation

“Ugh. Tipping discussions with customers are humiliating. Good job, OP!”
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UK vs US tipping: No tipping vs Tipping culture

Canadian diner defends tipping customs, challenges Reddit’s assumptions.

NTA – Justified lower tip, not worth making a scene

NTA- Tips here are an incentive, not a wage supplement!

NTA. Generous tip rejected. Good on you for standing your ground!

NTA, file a complaint! Her entitled attitude will hurt business.
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Demanding tips? That’s a surefire way to lose them!
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NTA: Tipping should be a bonus, not a demand.

NTA American server vs. Montreal. $1 tip for latte. Ouch!

NTA. Tipping should reflect service. Demanding more is unprofessional

NTA: Tips are optional, not mandatory. Americans, get a grip!
