We've all had a bad experience or two, while dining out. Is the waitress to blame or the cook? Diners at one restaurant not only blamed their waitress for the hour wait to eat, but left her a 'LOL' instead of a tip.

Jessica Jones, who is working to pay her way through college, was so upset with the insult, she posted the receipt on Facebook. "I was stunned by this receipt that was left for me by a party of eight people. I would have preferred a "$0" tip than a "LOL" tip, but as a waitress, bad tips and harsh notes are all part of the job. Even though they did wait an hour to eat, they remained satisfied with filled drinks and proper notice that the kitchen was a bit busier than normal. I've worked in the service industry for five years and I take pride in providing great service to my customers."

In days, the post went viral and the Mayor of Jones' town, Matt Doherty shared the story, asking everyone to "treat the hardworking men and women in our service industry with the same respect you would expect at your job."


If you visit Belmar please treat the hardworking men and women in our service industry with the same respect you would expect at your job. This is ridiculous.

Posted by Matt Doherty on Friday, August 21, 2015

 
Jones went on to explain, "We make $2.50 an hour. Most of my paychecks are less than pocket change because I have to pay taxes on the tips I make. I need tips to pay my bills. All waiters do. We spend an hour or more of our time befriending you, making you laugh, getting to know you, and making your dining experience the best it can be. We work hard, and we really do care.

My experience with this table was cruel and unnecessary but sadly it's not uncommon. With that said: Please be good to your waiters. I know it's annoying when things aren't right. I know how aggravating it is to receive a hefty bill when all night you've been wondering why the table that came in after you was served before you. But waiters are mere messengers most of the time, and it's wrong to shoot them, however bad the news."

Were these diners justified or just wrong? Have you ever left no tip for bad service?


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