Amelia expected to be toasting her husband’s promotion, not arguing with a waitress about gratuities. But when she left a 10tipontheir85 dinner check, the server’s reaction turned their special night sour. “You might want to check what decade we’re in,” the waitress sneered, eyeing the money with clear disapproval.
The rude comment caught Amelia completely off guard. “I thought $10 was fair,” she responded, her face flushing with embarrassment. The situation deteriorated when the server muttered “cheapskate” just loud enough for nearby diners to hear. That’s when Amelia made her bold move – she reached over and took her tip back.
The manager quickly intervened, removing the offending waitress from the floor. As other customers looked on, Amelia’s celebratory mood evaporated. Now she wonders: was standing up to the disrespect the right call, or did she sink to the server’s level? The uncomfortable encounter highlights how quickly service interactions can turn hostile.
