Amelia (30F) recently shared a dining experience that sheds light on the complexities of tipping and customer service. She and her husband (30M) went out to celebrate his promotion, and everything was going smoothly until the end of the meal.

When the check arrived, Amelia left a $10 tip on an $85 bill. However, the waitress, upon seeing the tip, sneered, “Ten bucks? This isn’t the 1950s anymore, you know.” Taken aback by the condescending remark, Amelia replied, “I think $10 on an $85 bill is more than fair.”

The waitress rolled her eyes and responded, “The standard tip these days is 20%, cheapskate. Do you not know how to calculate that?” Frustrated by the waitress’s attitude, Amelia shot back, “With that kind of nasty attitude, you don’t deserve a tip at all!” and took back the $10.

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