We all know the pandemic has been tough on everyone, but should that justify demanding a 25% tip for a takeout order? One hungry college student found themselves in a pickle when they stopped by a burger place to pick up dinner after a long day at work. Little did they know, they were about to encounter a waitress who had no qualms about lecturing them on the importance of tipping during these trying times.
A Long Day and a Broken Stove

Burger Place to the Rescue

The Unexpected Tip Request

Pandemic Pressure and Tips

The Waitress’s Rant

The Customer Snaps Back

The Waitress’s Reaction

Tipping Confusion

Pre-Pandemic Practices ️

The Moral Dilemma

Tip Trouble: A Heated Exchange
Caught off guard by the waitress’s demand for a 25% tip on a takeout order, our hungry protagonist couldn’t help but snap back at her. With the pandemic affecting everyone’s lives, the student couldn’t understand why the waitress felt entitled to such a high tip for a simple takeout order. Was the customer in the right for standing their ground, or should they have just coughed up the extra cash? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this tipping turmoil!
Waitress demands 25% tip for takeout order. Customers refuse. NTA.

NTA. Waitress demands 25% tip for takeout, but it’s ridiculous.

Report the waitress to management and leave reviews online.

NTA. Forced tipping through social shaming is odd and unfair.

Debate over tipping culture and fair wages in the US

Waitress demands 25% tip for takeout order, commenters agree she’s NTA.
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Customer refuses to tip after waitress demands 25%. NTA.

Customer refuses to tip for takeout, sparks debate on tipping.

Outrage over 25% tip demand for takeout order

Customer defends themselves after rude demand for tip.

Confusion over tipping process leads to waitress’ demand for tip

Should takeout orders have mandatory tips during a pandemic?

Tipping for takeout orders: NTA’s opinion sparks debate

Customer says not tipping for takeout, server argues extra work.

Tipping on takeout: a generous gesture or an unnecessary obligation?

Debate over tipping for takeout, some argue 20% is too much

Former takeout worker explains why some staff expect tips.

To tip or not to tip for takeout? Let’s discuss!
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Former bartender agrees, waitress was out of line demanding tip
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Earning a tip is key, not expecting it.

Tip for takeout during pandemic: good idea or bad etiquette?

Waitress demands high tip for takeout, gets called out by customers.
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Tipping on takeout orders: NTA or YTA?

Skeptical Redditor doubts authenticity of the story.

Tipping for takeout: Yay or Nay? Waitress demands 25% tip

Breaking the tipping culture: NTA comment sparks discussion

Tipping debate: Waitress demands 25%, but is it justified?

No tip needed for pick-up orders! NTA in this case

Low wages force waitstaff to demand high tips?

Tipping at fast food restaurants: NTA or YTA?

Tipping culture in America needs fixing!

Customer accuses waitress of extortion over tip. NTA.

Supporting restaurant workers is important, but was the demand fair?

Is a 25% tip too much for takeout orders?

Tipping for takeout: NTA suggests tipping a few bucks, not demanded.

Tipping for takeout is expected in the US, but was the server rude?

Former server defends waitress’s demand for tip
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Resourceful or risky? Carrying drinks on a bike
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Customer claims waitress demanded tip for takeout, calls for action.

Tipping etiquette debate: ESH, but tip what you can afford

International confusion over mandatory tipping in the US

Debating the absurdity of American tipping culture

Commenter calls out fake story, YTA verdict not applicable

Customer supports complaining to manager after waitress demands excessive tip

Supporting wait staff through takeout orders: reasonable or excessive?

Etiquette debate: Should you tip for takeout orders?
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Waitress demands tip for takeout, former waitress says NTA

Debate over tipping etiquette: Is 10% enough?
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No tip for takeout? NTA says tipping is for service.

Waitress demands 25% tip for takeout order, but is it justified?

Customer stands up to entitled waitress demanding excessive tip

Customer supports waitress, suggests reporting incident to restaurant management

Former server agrees: demanding tip for takeout is unacceptable

Support for not tipping during pandemic.

Generous tipper defends tipping on takeout, but waitress went too far
